Santa Marta Aquarium Tour: Centro de Vida Marina and Playa Blanca

Centro de vida marina is the new name for the historic acuario rodadero of santa marta, an institution with six decades conserving marine fauna. Santa marta aquarium houses over 400 marine specimens and operates colombia's unique marine fauna rescue center.

Santa marta aquarium contains tropical fish, sea turtles, sharks, rays, lobsters, octopuses, dolphins, sea lions and other caribbean species. Over 400 specimens at santa marta aquarium guarantee marine diversity.

The underwater tunnel at santa marta aquarium is colombia's only one. It allows 360-degree observation of marine life while walking under water. A unique immersive experience at santa marta aquarium.

Santa Marta aquarium (centro de vida marina) is located in rodadero, accessible by marine transport from rodadero northern dock. The santa marta aquarium tour begins there.

The santa marta aquarium tour departs at 9:00 am. You can return at 1:30 pm or 3:40 pm depending on chosen option. Santa marta aquarium is open for visits during the tour.

Typical regional lunch at la pikúa restaurant during the santa marta aquarium tour. Local food with varied options. Refreshing beverages included in the aquarium tour.

The ticket prices for the santa marta aquarium vary depending on whether transportation is included, if the visit is only to the marine life center, or if it also includes playa blanca. Entrance fees to the aquarium or centro de vida marina are cop $10,000 for children 80 cm or under (mandatory insurance), cop $60,000 for children between 81 cm and 130 cm, cop $70,000 for general admission, and cop $60,000 for adults over 65 years old as well as active police officers and military personnel.

Yes. Marine transport on the santa marta aquarium tour is certified and safe. Life jacket use is mandatory. Experienced captains on the aquarium tour.

There's no difference: it's the same place. Acuario rodadero was renamed centro de vida marina to reflect its evolution to a comprehensive marine conservation institution. Santa marta aquarium is now known as centro de vida marina.

Yes. Each visit to santa marta aquarium (centro de vida marina) directly contributes to marine fauna rescue, rehabilitation and release programs. Santa marta aquarium has released thousands of specimens including turtles, dolphins and manatees.