Pozos Colorados
Location
Pozos Colorados, Santa Marta
Distance
8 km / 5 mi
Difficulty
Easy access
Highlights
Quiet beach
Current temperature at this beach
Temperature
32.2°C
Humidity
56%
Rain
0.0 mm
Updated
May 9, 11:00 AM
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Pozos Colorados is one of the strongest omissions in your current list. It sits between Rodadero and the airport corridor and is known for quieter, more upscale beachfront development, wide sands, and a more relaxed rhythm than Santa Marta's better-known urban beaches. It's popular with travelers who want a cleaner-feeling resort stretch without the density of Rodadero.
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Highlights
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Dynamic coordinates: 11.1796, -74.2307
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Plan your visit
Best time to visit
Weekdays and shoulder season mornings
Entrance fee
Not specified
Closure dates
Not specified
Getting there
Quick taxi ride from Rodadero or central Santa Marta. Many beachfront hotels sit directly on this stretch.
Insider tip
Choose Pozos Colorados when your priority is a calmer resort stretch; stay here for quieter nights and use short taxi rides for Rodadero and the historic center.
Warnings
- Some sections feel more private or hotel-controlled than public-beach stretches
- Can get windy in the trade-wind season
Where to eat near Pozos Colorados
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