What's Barrio Centro Like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Barrio Centro. Nature lovers can explore top areas like Parque de Los Novios. There's plenty more to see, including Tairona Gold Museum and Simon Bolivar Park.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Barrio Centro?

We have 166 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top lodging choices in Barrio Centro:

Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel

Boutique hotel with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Bar • Café • Terrace • Walkable location

Hotel Boutique Don Pepe

4-star hotel with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Central location

Casa Verde Hotel

City-center guesthouse with outdoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Attentive staff

Casa Amani

3-star hotel with outdoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Garden • Central location

Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, bar

• • Free WiFi • Steam room • Terrace • Pool loungers • Central location

How to Get to Barrio Centro

Barrio Centro is located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the heart of Comuna 2.

Flying to:

• • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar), 8.9 mi (14.2 km) from Barrio Centro

Things to See and Do in and around Barrio Centro

What to See in Barrio Centro

• • Parque de Los Novios
• • Simon Bolivar Park
• • Mayorship of Santa Marta
• • Customs House
• • Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas Park

Things to Do in Barrio Centro

• • Tairona Gold Museum
• • Santa Marta Theater
• • San Juan Cultural Center
• • Old San Juan de Dios Hospital Museum

Other Popular Barrio Centro Attractions

• • Magdalena River
• • Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

When Is the Best Time to Visit Comuna 2?

• • Hottest months: May, April, June, August (average 84°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, October (average 81°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, August, October, May (average 9 inches of rainfall)