Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta
Basilica · Santa Marta ·

Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta

Basilica · Santa Marta ·

Historic white basilica, colonial architecture, religious art

Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null
Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta by null

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Plaza de La Catedral, Cra. 4, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia Get directions

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Plaza de La Catedral, Cra. 4, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia Get directions

+57 315 6782845
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@catedralbasilicasantamarta

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wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

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Nov 17, 2025

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"On the square in front of Santa Marta's cathedral and in the streets surrounding it, sidewalk vendors and stores sell handicrafts and traditional clothing, leather products, jewelry and other souvenirs. If you're looking for a more substantial keepsake of your time in Santa Marta, there are also a number of antique shops in the neighborhood."

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Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta

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Catedral Basilica de Santa Marta is right in the middle of the Centro Histórico. It feels a little sad inside, they don't turn any lights on, there's no candles etc, but it's still an impressive, historic and well-kept building. The plaza it sits on is historically significant too and a few little plaques around give some info in both Spanish and English.

VLAJKO P.

Google
Nice cathedral in the heart of Santa Marta... Nice location... I think one of the oldest in south America... Very beautiful white fasade... Always many people are around especially at night and holidays... Inside also very nice... All recommendations for visit if you are in Santa Marta or that part of Colombia

Frank

Google
Beautiful Cathedral Basilica in Santa Marta. A must see not only for prayers but photos too. Was open before posted times on maps both times I went.

Ross D.

Google
A very attractive church Basilica with great history. The Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta is also known as the Whitewashed Cathedral and is the oldest cathedral in Santa Marta and one of the oldest in the country. It was completed in the late 18th century, around 1765 to 1794, and is considered the first basilica built in South America. It features Roman Renaissance style with Baroque details and an elegant neoclassical facade with white stucco, columns, and stained glass windows. It is located in the historic center of Santa Marta, at Plaza de La Cathedral. Historically, it is significant as the original resting place of Simón Bolívar, the liberator of several South American countries, whose remains were interred there from 1830 until they were moved to Caracas in 1842.

Sandhya N.

Google
Good church in the middle of the town ! Nothing fancy, but cute

Vivek J.

Google
A very beautiful piece of colonial architecture, both outside and inside. I was amazed at the elegance. Maintenance is ok. Ventilation inside the church is good. Statutes are beautiful. Historically very important in not just Colombian, but also in Latin American, as the city is one of the oldest surviving cities in South America. If you are in Santa Marta, this is a must visit place. Be watchful of people asking for money.

Matjaž P.

Google
Simon Bolivar died and was burried in this church for some time.

Vu D.

Google
Pretty place when weddings and events are held here at night. Pretty colombian ladies dressed up. You can follow my travel tips on YouTube @ iVuDang