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Department of Colombia
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Magdalena is a small department on the North Coast of Colombia.
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hometown of Gabriel García Márquez, a must visit for fans of his work, and a pleasant respite from the big coastal destinations.
second largest city in Magdalena, gateway to the lagoon, swamps, and parks of Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta
a small town of five hundred inhabitants, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and lost in the lush vegetation.
one of Colombia's biggest tourist destinations, a hub for adventure tourism, and home to colonial architecture and white sand beaches.
a backpacker and hippie haven in a one-time peaceful little fishing village just north of Santa Marta.
the "Lost City" of the highly advanced Tayrona civilization, an arduous and legendary 5-6 day trek through the dense jungle of the Sierra Madre mountains
a tropical unspoilt beach paradise, with overnight options ranging from expensive eco lodges to beachside hammock rentals
Colombian national parkway across a coastal barrier island, the park protects swamps of the Grande; birdwatching, beaches, nature tours
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