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Santa Marta
City in Magdalena, Colombia
Overview
Santa Marta, set between the sparkling Caribbean Sea and the scenic Sierra Nevada mountains, is Colombia's oldest city and a hub for both history and outdoor adventure. Its lively neighborhoods blend colonial charm, stunning beaches, and easy access to natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Magdalena
Population
515,556
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
11.24°, -74.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,027
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$310
Cashless
45
English
25
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
26.8°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
21.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
848 mm
Internet Speed
170 Mbps
Upload
170 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
13
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SMR
Distance
14 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped14 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 132 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 14 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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