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Country: Colombia
Departing From: Santa Marta
Arriving At: Cartagena
Travel Time: 4 to 5 hours
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Travel between Colombia's two most popular Caribbean coast cities. The drive from Santa Marta to Cartagena takes 4 to 5 hours along the coastal highway, passing through Barranquilla — Colombia's third-largest city.
The route follows the Caribbean coastal highway through flat terrain and passing through the port city of Barranquilla. The road is well-paved and the scenery includes views of the Caribbean Sea and Colombia's northern coast. Having a private transfer makes this long drive comfortable and stress-free.
Cartagena is Colombia's oldest city and the gateway to Tayrona National Park (one of South America's most beautiful national parks), the Lost City trek, and the Sierra Nevada de Cartagena — the world's highest coastal mountain range. The city's Rodadero beach area and the nearby village of Minca in the mountains are popular with travelers.
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