Santa Marta
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Revision as of 20:07, 31 December 2011
Santa Marta (Port of entry)
Background
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Charts
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Radio Nets
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Easy approach. We did it for the first time at night with 30 knots of wind. Anchor off the beach or go into the marina.
Check-in facilities
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
This is a commercial port but now has one new marina. It is still under construction (Dec 2011), but has showers, laundry, docks, electricity and water.
Daily rate of US$0.65/ft for monohulls and US$0.85/ft for multihulls. Supposedly to go up soon. Better prices for longer terms.
See their website:
http://www.marinasantamarta.com.co/
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor in 3 m of water just outside the marina entrance while you wait for daylight. Looks like you can also anchor just to the south of the marina although we did not see any boats anchored there.
Offshore Islands
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Routes/Passages To/From
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Tourism & things to do ashore
The marina is on Calle 23. Find your way to Calle 19 (4 blocks north) and follow it inland. It is for pedestrians and full of cool little outside bars and restaurants. You will also find a modern supermarket about 6 blocks inland.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
- Onsite laundry at the Santa Marta Marina. US$7.50 for a wash and dry cycle.
Grocery Stores
Eateries
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
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Repairs
Transportation
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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External Links
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