Tour homes with a local English-speaking agent, walk the beaches and try the lifestyle before you buy or move. We’ll help you build a customized 2 to 7 day tour around Santa Marta, El Rodadero, Minca, Tayrona and Palomino.
See the property, the beach and the lifestyle before you buy
Buying a home in another country is easier when you’ve walked the streets first. A tour lets you compare neighborhoods side by side, meet a local agent in person and spend a few days living like a resident.
Tour with a local agent
An English-speaking Santa Marta agent shows you condos, houses and lots that match your budget and plans.
Visit the beaches
Compare the city beaches near El Rodadero with quieter beachfront towns along the coast toward Palomino.
Try the lifestyle
Eat where locals eat, test the commute and the internet, and see how each area feels after dark.
Where to buy near the beach
Start with the area guides. Each one covers the beaches, neighborhoods and property types you’ll see on a tour.
What you’ll see on a tour
Each tour is planned around what you want to buy and how you want to live. Here are the areas most buyers visit.
Santa Marta city
The best neighborhoods for living, retirement, buying a house or working remotely as a digital nomad.
El Rodadero and the city beaches
Beachfront condos and walkable neighborhoods close to restaurants, shops and the airport.
Minca
A mountain village above the city in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, with cooler air and jungle views.
Tayrona and Palomino
Quieter beach towns along the coast for buyers who want beachfront property away from the city.
Build your 2 to 7 day tour
We’ll help you build a customized 2 to 7 day tour around what you want to buy and how you want to live. Every tour includes property viewings with a local agent and time on the beach.
2 to 3 days: the city and its beaches
- Property viewings in El Rodadero, Playa Salguero and Pozos Colorados
- A walk through the best neighborhoods in Santa Marta city
- Bello Horizonte and the beaches near the airport
- Sunset on the beach and dinner in town
4 to 7 days: city, mountains and coast
- Everything in the shorter tour
- A day in Minca and the Sierra Nevada foothills
- Tayrona National Park and its beaches
- Palomino and the quieter beach towns along the coast
Read before you visit
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy property in Santa Marta?
Yes. Foreigners can buy property in Colombia. Our step-by-step guide walks through the buying process.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. Your tour is with an English-speaking local real estate agent who can explain listings, neighborhoods and the buying process.
How long should my tour be?
A 2 to 3 day tour covers Santa Marta city and the beach neighborhoods near it. Choose 4 to 7 days if you also want to see Minca, Tayrona and Palomino.
Which area is best for retirement?
Many retirees look at Pozos Colorados. Read our retirement property guide to compare areas.
Inquire about a Santa Marta tour
Tell us what you’re looking for and how many days you have. We’ll build a customized tour with a local real estate agent, line up property viewings and plan time to see the beaches and the lifestyle.
