Bello Horizonte
Location
Bello Horizonte, Santa Marta
Distance
10 km
Difficulty
Easy access
Highlights
Long beach walks
Current temperature at this beach
Temperature
28.3°C
Humidity
78%
Rain
0.0 mm
Updated
Mar 25, 5:00 AM
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Bello Horizonte is one of the main resort-style beach zones west of central Santa Marta, closer to the airport and generally quieter than El Rodadero. The beach is broad and open, with condo towers, family hotels, and a more residential feel than the busier tourist core. It's a good pick if you want long beach walks, easier parking, and a calmer base while still staying on the water.
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Highlights
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Dynamic coordinates: 11.1648, -74.2277
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Plan your visit
Best time to visit
Early mornings and weekday afternoons
Entrance fee
Not specified
Closure dates
Not specified
Getting there
Taxi or rideshare from central Santa Marta (~20–30 min depending on traffic). Also reachable by bus along the airport corridor.
Insider tip
Pick Bello Horizonte if you want a quieter beachfront base with long walkable sand and easy airport access, then taxi into busier areas when you want restaurants or nightlife.
Warnings
- Can feel exposed in midday sun — shade is limited outside hotel areas
- Less of a classic old-town atmosphere than beaches closer to central Santa Marta
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