Santa Marta
Colombia · beach · nature · coast
8 days · 2 adults · September · 3,196 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
Wider estimate. On-the-ground costs here are modelled from Colombia's typical prices adjusted for Santa Marta, not checked city by city — so we show a wider range rather than pretend to precision we don't have.
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,374 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $173 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $208 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $176 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,175 |
| likely $1,479–$2,870 · $1,087 per person · $272 per day · modelled confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,374 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $440 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $464 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $192 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $368 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,986 |
| likely $2,031–$3,942 · $1,493 per person · $373 per day · modelled confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,374 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $940 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $960 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $416 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $736 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,574 |
| likely $3,110–$6,038 · $2,287 per person · $572 per day · modelled confidence | |