Cities Near Santa Marta
Cities near Santa Marta, Colombia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ciénaga, Barranquilla, Malambo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Santa Marta, Colombia is Ciénaga, about 16 mi (27 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciénaga | 16 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Barranquilla | 44 mi / 70 km | 1 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Malambo | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fundación | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sabanalarga | 65 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valledupar | 84 mi / 135 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Riohacha | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Arjona | 103 mi / 166 km | 2 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Agustín Codazzi | 106 mi / 170 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cartagena | 107 mi / 171 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Santa Marta
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ciénaga, Barranquilla, Malambo, Fundación, Sabanalarga. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Santa Marta
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Arjona, Agustín Codazzi, Cartagena. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Santa Marta include Ciénaga, Barranquilla, Malambo, Fundación, Sabanalarga. The closest is Ciénaga, about 16 miles (27 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Santa Marta
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Ciénaga
- → Best time to visit Barranquilla
- → Best time to visit Malambo
- → Best time to visit Fundación
- → Best time to visit Sabanalarga
- → Best time to visit Valledupar
- → Best time to visit Riohacha
- → Best time to visit Arjona
- → Best time to visit Agustín Codazzi
- → Best time to visit Cartagena