Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide
Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide
Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide
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In this experience you will explore the authentic flavors of the Caribbean coast of Colombia with a local guide. We visit 7 different stops in the Historic Center of Santa Marta, tasting traditional dishes such as fresh zapote fruit, creamy local avocado, handmade arepas from Doña Ketty, the famous cayeye from Doña Yami, coconut sweets, specialty Colombian coffee at GNAM Café, and Caribbean‑style patacones at a local restaurant. Along the way, you’ll meet family‑owned vendors, learn about regional ingredients, and discover how food reflects the history and culture of Santa Marta. This tour is friendly for vegetarian and vegan travelers, and we eat enough for both lunch and dinner—so come hungry and ready to enjoy!
Itinerary
Saint Francis Square
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe meet in front of San Francisco Church to introduce the flavors and stories of Santa Marta before starting our food adventure.Mercado Público de Santa Marta
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe enter the local market to taste fresh zapote and creamy local avocado from street vendors. This is where Santa Marta’s daily life and flavors truly beginMercado Público de Santa Marta
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDoña Yami – Traditional Cayeye We visit Doña Yami’s stand to try cayeye, a beloved Caribbean dish made from mashed green plantains. You’ll learn why this breakfast is essential to costeño culture.Santa Marta
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDoña Ketty – Handmade Arepas We stop at Doña Ketty’s street stand to watch how she prepares her famous handmade arepas. You’ll enjoy them fresh, just like locals do.Santa Marta
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeGNAM Café – Specialty Coffee Experience At GNAM Café, a cozy specialty coffee shop, a barista prepares high‑quality Colombian coffee using alternative brewing methods. We explore aromas, flavors, and the cultural importance of coffee in Colombia.Bahia de Santa Marta
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSanta Marta Bay – Scenic Walk & Cocadas We walk along the bay to enjoy ocean views and taste cocadas, traditional coconut sweets sold by local vendors. It’s a relaxing moment to enjoy Santa Marta’s coastal atmosphere.Restaurante Mañe Cayon
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeRestaurante Mañe Cayón – Caribbean Patacones We finish the tour with delicious Caribbean-style patacones topped with Santa Marta flavors in a traditional local restaurant.
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NZD 70
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