Hotel in El Rodadero for visiting Santa Marta's historic center

About the historic center and the Tairona Gold Museum

What it is and what to do

The Tairona Gold Museum, run by Banco de la República, opened in 2014 in the Casa de la Aduana, an 18th-century building. It displays about 565 archaeological objects from the Sierra Nevada and ethnographic objects from Magdalena.

Colombia.travel suggests rounding out the visit with a route through the Cathedral, the museums and the Malecón de Bastidas.

• •Hours published by the Mayor's Office: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 to 17:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 15:00. Confirm public holidays with the museum.

Information verified on 2026-11-07. Opening hours, fees and closures can change: confirm with the operator before you go. Official site

Photos of Historic center and the Tairona Gold Museum

Bolívar Park in the historic center

Santa Marta historic center from above

Parque de los Novios at night

Colonial street with painted mural

Plaza and monument by the bay

Goldwork piece at the Gold Museum

Your base in El Rodadero

350 meters from the beach

Hotel Taybo Kai is a 4-star hotel in the heart of El Rodadero, with 26 rooms, 24-hour reception and private parking. 350 meters from Playa El Rodadero and 250 from the boardwalk, with restaurants less than a block away. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV and free WiFi; the family rooms sleep up to 5.

• 350 m

  Playa El Rodadero

• 4

  Stars

• In every room

  Air conditioning

• 24/7

  Reception

Not included in the rate: breakfast (Buffet or continental, $20.000 COP extra per person) · airport transfer ($35.000 COP per transfer (up to 4 people) to/from Simón Bolívar Airport) · parking (Private, $15.000 COP per day).

FAQ

• Where is the Tairona Gold Museum?

  In the Casa de la Aduana, Carrera 2 and Calle 14, in Santa Marta's historic center, 6 km from Hotel Taybo Kai.

• What are the Tairona Gold Museum's hours?

  According to the Santa Marta Mayor's Office, Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 to 17:00 and Sundays 10:00 to 15:00. Confirm public holidays with the museum.

• Where is Hotel Taybo Kai?

  At Carrera 2 # 5-60, El Rodadero, Santa Marta, 350 m from Playa El Rodadero (about a 4-minute walk).

• How much is a night at the hotel?

  Rooms start at $150.000 COP per night. Subject to availability · terms and restrictions apply · not valid on Colombian long weekends or high season.

• Is breakfast included?

  Breakfast (buffet or continental) is available at an extra cost of $20.000 COP per person and is not included in the room rate.

• Does the hotel rate include tickets or tours?

  No. The hotel rate covers accommodation only; tickets, tours and transport to visit the historic center and the Tairona Gold Museum are paid separately. Message us on WhatsApp if you have questions before your trip.