I stay in a basic room in Jackie’s Hostal. The room is really basic: it has bed, little fan and an empty floor. No single nail in the wall to hang your shirt…. But I slept well – naked under the blowing fan. It is very hot and humid here!.
After included breakfast (eggs, toasts, juice an coffee) I took a long walk around the old city enjoying narrow streets, palms and flowers. The basilica of Santa Marta stands here in the main square and is worth to see.
They have here also free and very interesting museum explaining the history of the city. There is also well-guarded hall inside with the golden and silver artefacts found in the ruins of the ancient towns in the region. Recommended!
In the middle of the day street eateries are busy – I order arroz con pollo served warm in banana leaves and I liked it. Such a dish costs less then dollar!
On the Malecon – the waterfront promenade you will see the row of palms and the monument of the Spanish founder of the city – it is nice place to stroll in the evening. SantaMarta is great place, but very hot!
