Playa Blanca (Santa Marta)
Location
Southwest of El Rodadero, Santa Marta
Distance
7 km
Difficulty
Easy access
Highlights
White sand
Not to be confused with the more famous Playa Blanca near Cartagena, this Playa Blanca sits just southwest of El Rodadero and is reached by a 15-minute taxi-boat or a 30-minute walk over the hills. It's a more relaxed alternative to Rodadero — fine sand, calmer atmosphere, and several beachside restaurants serving fresh fish and cold beer. Activities like canopy zip-lining are also available here. Best enjoyed on weekdays when the party-beach energy is lower.
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Highlights
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Dynamic coordinates: 11.2187, -74.2382
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Beach map
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Plan your visit
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings
Entrance fee
Not specified
Closure dates
Not specified
Getting there
Taxi-boats depart regularly from El Rodadero beach (~15 min, prices vary by season). Can also walk via the hill trail from Rodadero (~30 min).
Insider tip
Boats run approximately every 15 minutes from El Rodadero — fares are often negotiated on the spot. Weekends draw a beach-party crowd; weekday visits are much more peaceful.
Warnings
- Crowded and noisy on weekends and holidays
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