Santa Marta - Provisions And Laundry

Laundry:

There are self-service washers and dryers in the marina (tokens available from mini market (COP 8000 per wash or dry). Other laundry services are available in town. There is a company that offers daily 24 hour service laundry collection (COP 9000 per kg) which you can arrange. Please clearly label bags with your boat name and it is advisable to make an inventory of items enclosed. Call Dana to collect on +57 3023376880.

Provisions:

Santa Marta has great grocery stores.  The marina mini-market to the rear of the marina office building, has basic supplies for immediate needs, plus a good selection of alcoholic and soft drinks.

Supermarket Carulla Bellavista is a short distance from the marina and has a good stock of everyday essentials.

Buenavista Mall is Santa Marta’s biggest shopping mall and you'll find the supermarket chain, Exito there.

Ocean Mall Houses several local and national boutiques, a multi-plex cinema and includes the large supermarket, Carrefour.

There is fresh fish, beef, pork, chicken, etc. available as well as lots of fresh produce. Colombian fruit and dairy products are particularly good. The prices in Santa Marta are a bit cheaper than in Cartagena.

For the early birds, fish can be purchased on a stall near the fishing boats at the north end of the seawall.

Fresh fruit can be bought from local vendors who have a full range of unique and desirable fruits.