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The sunsets in Santa Marta were spectacular!
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The small, rocky island in the background is "El Morro," topped by a statue bathed in blue light at night.
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Sombreros for sale at sunset.
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The Santa Marta waterfront was very lively, especially when everyone came out to watch the sunset.
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This little street stall is actually a well established restaurant, "Juancho's Cervicheria," in business since 1973! The wooden benches were full of locals, and even some drove up to eat in their car. They serve only shrimp cerviche in four si
Date: 03/12/2011
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Santa Marta is the closest major town to huge national park, "Parque Tayrona," 45 minutes by shared taxi. No automobiles are allowed beyond the park entrance, so you either hike in (90 min) or go by horseback. I decided to ride in, hike out.
Date: 03/13/2011
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The first beach you come to in the park is Arrecifes, a gorgeous beach, but not safe for swimming due to strong undercurrent.
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Many of the beaches in Parque Tayrona are lined with these giant boulders, reminding me of The Baths of Virgin Gorda.
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After about a 20 minute hike further down the coast, you come to La Piscinas, or "the pool." It is a deep bay surrounded by rocks, making it a calm, natural swimming pool.
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The water is so clear here, I actually spotted a big starfish on the ocean floor while swimming. Many people snorkel here.
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