There is a rumor that runs among backpackers in Taganga, among birdwatching guides, and among the owners of hostels in Minca. They say that once a year, when th

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The Sierra Nevada Craft Beer Festival: Hidden Brewers and High-Altitude Flavors

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Friendship and Culture Festival in Santa Marta

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Santa Marta Foundation Week

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The Carnival of the Dead: The Celebration of Life at the Mamatoco Cemetery

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New Year in Santa Marta: Fireworks and Parties on the Caribbean Sea

Practical guide to celebrate New Year's Eve in Santa Marta, with beach fireworks, parties at El Rodadero, and updated tips to enjoy the magical night.

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The Viche Festival: The Underground Party That Defies the Law in the Montes de María (Santa Marta)

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Bastidas Night Market: Food, Music, and Barter in the Neighborhood That Never Sleeps

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The Phantom Regatta: The Sailboat Race Only Locals Know About in Santa Marta Bay

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The Taganga Fishermen's Procession: An Event of Faith and Nets That Few Tourists See

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La Noche de los Velones: The Forgotten Ritual That Lights Up the Historic Center of Santa Marta

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The Carnaval de la Cumbia: The Unofficial Party That Revives the Streets of Santa Marta

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