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Sporting Events in Santa Marta 2025: The Sea Unites Us in a Historic Celebration
Santa Marta celebrates its 500th anniversary with an unprecedented sports agenda
The oldest city in Colombia is celebrating. As part of its 500-year commemoration, Santa Marta is preparing to host one of the country’s most exciting and complete sports calendars: the Santa Marta 500+ Games, also known as "The Sea Unites Us".
Throughout 2025, over 20,000 national and international athletes will participate in aquatic, ancestral, and high-performance competitions on the beaches, sports arenas, and natural landscapes of the region. This sports celebration not only honors the athletic spirit of the city, but also promotes its tourism, cultural, and economic potential.
Sports by the Sea: Connection, Culture, and Competition
One of the core pillars of the Santa Marta 500+ Games is the integration of tradition and modern sports. The beaches of Taganga, Playa Los Cocos, Playa Mar Lindo, Playa Las Iguanas, and Santa Marta Bay will host events such as:
National Surf Tournament
Major and Minor Sailing Open
Stand Up Paddle Open & Copa América
Open Water Swimming
Open Kayaking
Footvolley 500+
Beach Rugby 500+
Beach Polo Festival
Yoga on the Sea and Sand
Nautical Youth Exhibition
These events not only promote sports but also invite tourists to experience the Caribbean in its purest form.
Ancestral Sea Games: Tribute to Santa Marta’s Fishermen
Honoring the traditions of coastal communities, traditional competitions with artisanal fishermen will take place in Taganga Bay:
- Canoe Race
- Cast Net Throwing
- Pulling Fishing Nets
- Buoy Race
- Artisanal Fishing Tournament
These activities reflect the soul of Santa Marta, connecting the present with the ancestral legacy that lives in the sea.
High-Performance Sports: Santa Marta as an Athletic Epicenter
The sports agenda goes beyond the sea. More than 40 national and international tournaments and stops will be held in disciplines including:
National Beach Volleyball Tournament
National Beach Tennis Tournament
Strong Challenge Crossfit
Gaira 500 Years Half Marathon
Bastidas Challenge (Cycling from the Sea to the Sierra Nevada)
U17 South American Basketball Championship
National Indoor Volleyball Clubs Tournament
International Chess Tournament
Pan American Trail & Mountain Running
National Youth Soccer Tournament
I Inclusive Para-sports Games
International Cheerleading Festival
Sports Tourism in Santa Marta: Book Your Stay with GEH Suites!
The magnitude of these events will attract thousands of visitors year-round. If you’re planning to attend or recommend this destination to your clients, GEH Suites Hotels is your top accommodation choice.
GEH Suites Hotels in Santa Marta:
Rodadero Inn by GEH Suites: ideal for families or sports groups, just steps from the beach.
Axis Inn by GEH Suites: modern, well-located, perfect for express trips.
Sansiraka Hotel: calm atmosphere, great service, easy access to Rodadero.
All our hotels include:
- Breakfast included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Comfortable rooms
- Personalized service
- Special rates for travel agencies
- Direct booking through Booking Connect
GEH Suites: Partners in Sports and Tourism in Santa Marta
In 2025, Santa Marta will be the meeting point of sports, culture, and history. At GEH Suites, we proudly join this grand celebration by supporting the tourism revival and offering quality services for athletes, spectators, and travelers from around the world.
Book Now and Live History in Motion
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a historic year.
Book your room at our hotels and secure your spot in the best sports tourism experience in Colombia.
We welcome you to Santa Marta with open arms and the sea as your stage!
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