Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park

This Colombian National Park, is located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, between the cities of Santa Marta and Riohacha. It is a sanctuary as well as a tourist attraction, because it offers different climate, terrain, flora and fauna environments, ranging from beaches to snowy mountain peaks. This park is also home to the remnants of the Tairona Culture.


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