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Santa Marta
Santa Marta is South America's oldest European-founded town and the second-most-important historic city on Colombia's Caribbean coast. Santa Marta does hotels, restaurants and bars well, and it's located near a slew of superb destinations perfect for day trips. The climate is hot, but the heat here is drier than in Cartagena, and the evening sea breeze keeps the city cool after dark.
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Colombia's Lost City: Trekking Through Ancient, Treasured Terrain
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- 1 Hiking to one of the world’s most remote ancient sites, the Lost City, which predates Machu Picchu
- 2 Bathing in waterfalls and rivers along the Lost City Trail with new friends after a day’s hike
- 3 Learning about the indigenous Kogui culture and innovative technique to terrace jungle lands
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