El Rodadero: Aquarium And Playa Blanca - Santa Marta Tour

Itinerary details

• Pick up at hotels in Santa Marta: We start early in the morning with the pick up at your place of accommodation, a driver will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel from at 09 AM and will take you to the port of El Rodadero.

• Arrival at El Rodadero: The distance between Santa Marta and El Rodadero is approximately 6 kilometers, so the travel time can be relatively short, between 15 to 20 minutes depending on the traffic of the day. Once at the port of El Rodadero, the boat adventure will begin.

• Boat trip from El Rodadero to the Aquarium: We will board a fast and exciting boat that will take us from El Rodadero to the Aquarium and Museum of the Sea . The journey usually lasts between 20 and 30 minutes and from the boat, we can enjoy the beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea and the coast of Santa Marta. 

• Arrival at the Aquarium and Museum of the Sea: We will take aguided tour through the Aquarium facilities, observing the exhibition of marine species from the region, exhibition of sea lions and dolphins. We will find themed aquariums that house a variety of species such as corals, tropical fish, sharks, sea turtles and rays. We will be able to admire its beauty and learn about its unique characteristics.

During your visit, you may have the opportunity to witness the shark feeding show. This exciting moment will allow you to observe the sharks while they feed, learn about their eating habits and their importance in the marine ecosystem. 

At the Sea Museum which houses the aquarium, you will get up close educational information about ocean conservation and importance of protecting marine biodiversity. You can also learn about the challenges facing the oceans and the preservation campaigns in which we can participate.

At the end of your tour, you will be able to visit the aquarium`s gift shop, where you will find a variety of souvenirs related to marine life and conservation.

• Boat trip from the Aquarium to Playa Blanca: After a great visit to the Aquarium, we will board the second boat to go to Playa Blanca, one of the most beautiful beaches in the region.

• Arrival at Playa Blanca: Upon arriving at Playa Blanca, you will have time to enjoy its turquoise waters and white sand. Relax and enjoy a typical Caribbean lunch in the company of the guide in charge .

• Return to the hotels: Around 03 PM and after enjoying the beautiful Playa Blanca, we will board the boat back to El Rodadero. From there, one of our drivers will take you back to your hotel in Santa Marta, ending an exciting day of marine exploration and coastal adventure.