COLOMBIA'S Famous Fishing Village HAS CHANGED! 🇨🇴 Santa Marta Travel Guide

Taganga is a popular fishing town in Colombia but is it safe? With tourism things have changed quite a bit. A lot of people have been robbed in Taganga over the years. When I visited 12 years ago backpackers had been robbed by someone with a machete but recently it's become more severe and a tourist was shot.
I wasn't sure if I should go, or recommend it to others but thankfully my hostel in Santa Marta shared that it is safe in the day but best to come back at night. Taganga is just a cheap 10 minute bus ride from Santa Marta so it's a nice day trip to visit the beach or move onto Playa Cristal or Playa Grande.
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  • @perfectlylonely
    @perfectlylonely Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for including the name of the place you stayed. When I was in Ecuador I used your suggestions for places to stay and to eat. Was never disappointed.

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh I'm so glad. I always list a hotel in the video description if I think it's worth recommending. But in this case they were so helpful with information I wanted to also mention it in the video, and also the next one 😂

  • @theofficiallavamama
    @theofficiallavamama Жыл бұрын

    such a lovely video! thanks for sharing! new destination added i’m so excited. the fish, coconut rice, and the beach. *chefs kiss*💜

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh I’m thrilled you enjoyed it. I’m a few weeks I’ll have a new series on Indonesia.

  • @theofficiallavamama

    @theofficiallavamama

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ayngelina can’t wait!! 💖

  • @Jetmab04
    @Jetmab04 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, what a beautiful spot - beach, food and everything 🤗 Hereby on my list - as all the other places...👍 Thanks so much for sharing 💕💓💕

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Santa Marta is really such an ideal spot along the coast, it's not too far from anything.

  • @dukewagner9566
    @dukewagner9566 Жыл бұрын

    Your take on travel and food is refreshing. This is the kind of unique content I like.

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It really means a lot to me 😊

  • @iluv2_travel
    @iluv2_travel4 ай бұрын

    never would have known about this place! i love it! makes me want to hit this up next time in Colombia. love local beaches!

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    4 ай бұрын

    You should! And also check out my Minca is a true gem.

  • @brandonwoodley5198
    @brandonwoodley5198 Жыл бұрын

    I have always had concerns about the safety in Columbia. However your perspective, advice, and video is making me reconsider.

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Next video is actually about safety. I don't usually do them but it's things I think people should know

  • @michaelreid8857

    @michaelreid8857

    Жыл бұрын

    Very safe country, if you use common sense. I’ve gone many times Solo. But if you can go with a friend, you’ll be fine!

  • @hernanruiz6683

    @hernanruiz6683

    6 ай бұрын

    Is Colombia 🇨🇴 not Columbia. Thanks

  • @kellybico1515
    @kellybico1515 Жыл бұрын

    love the views - so pretty with all of the fishing boats!

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    The Caribbean is Colombia is gorgeous. More of it coming!

  • @michaelreid8857
    @michaelreid8857 Жыл бұрын

    Ayngelina, your a sadistic woman. I’m freezing here in Ottawa, watching those beautiful photos of Azur beaches! Oh Cocadas, are so tasty. God I want to return to la Tierra Santa. Colombia es Pasión!

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    I loathe winter. Monday I head back to Asia and I won't be in Canada until peak summer in Canada.

  • @michaelreid8857

    @michaelreid8857

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ayngelina smart girl. I’m leaving in three weeks for East Africa!

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, a continent I still have not yet touched but I hope that will change. What countries?

  • @michaelreid8857

    @michaelreid8857

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ayngelina I’m settling in to Rwanda but hope to visit Uganda and Kenya, as well. Been once to Tanzania and a few times to Zimbabwe and S. Africa!

  • @michaelreid8857

    @michaelreid8857

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ayngelina I’ll stay in touch and tell you how I find things!

  • @johannagranda5734
    @johannagranda5734 Жыл бұрын

    Wow que hermoso lugar, me gustaría ir por allá!

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Hay tantos lugares geniales fuera de Santa Marta.

  • @EricJohnson-cp5jb
    @EricJohnson-cp5jb2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the eating tour. You love your food!

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    2 ай бұрын

    De nada, sharing traditional food is my passion

  • @Onlyinvr
    @Onlyinvr Жыл бұрын

    Ahhhhh, memories!

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Where we met!

  • @libradarlington
    @libradarlington Жыл бұрын

    That's beautiful beaches out there, waiting you're coming back to Indonesia 🤓

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Literally just landed in Jakarta

  • @libradarlington

    @libradarlington

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ayngelina OK, let's go 🤓

  • @LifeWithCandis
    @LifeWithCandis5 ай бұрын

    Lovely video, although the sand isnt great ( I keep hearing that) Its still really beautiful!! I barely get in the water, Im just checking for the vibes lol Thanks for sharing I look forward to visiting soon!

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    5 ай бұрын

    If you wear flip flops or water shoes you'll be fine. I definitely think it's still worth visiting.

  • @LifeWithCandis

    @LifeWithCandis

    5 ай бұрын

    @@ayngelina awesome! Thaaaank you! 🥳

  • @jahetravel
    @jahetravel Жыл бұрын

    Wow I was there 3 weeks ago, I didn't know that happened!

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    When I was there 12 years ago I wrote about people getting robbed by machete and so I asked my hostel owner. Back then and now the issue is people aren't reporting the robbery because they won't get their things back but the crimes aren't going on record for police to have to deal with the ongoing situation.

  • @wilaxymeli
    @wilaxymeli6 ай бұрын

    Hello! Great video What dates did you travel?

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    6 ай бұрын

    Early December

  • @townebarbers9068
    @townebarbers9068 Жыл бұрын

    i was there last year took a boat ride to crystal beach .....

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a video about that beach!

  • @yoho5114
    @yoho5114 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video👍🏼👍🏼 how do you get to st Martha from Bogotá? Thanks. Regards from Indonesia 🙏🏽🇮🇩

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    By bus! I have a whole video on it before this one 😊

  • @k.t.robinson6339

    @k.t.robinson6339

    Жыл бұрын

    Go to the airport !

  • @ingridtru8719
    @ingridtru87198 ай бұрын

    On your drone view of the beach, I see is full Of boats, how do we get to the spot you used to swim? Thank you!

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    8 ай бұрын

    if you're facing the water it's just to the left. It's not the best beach and I'd recommend water shoes as it's a bit rocky but also why people take the boats to Playa Cristal I have a video from there as well and would definitely recommend it.

  • @Kenny-Ross
    @Kenny-Ross Жыл бұрын

    What is the busiest beach in Santa Marta all year round?

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    The beach in town at Santa Marta but it’s not the nicest it’s just the closest.

  • @Kenny-Ross

    @Kenny-Ross

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ayngelina Which beach?

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure what it’s called maybe Santa Marta beach since it’s the beach in the city

  • @Kenny-Ross

    @Kenny-Ross

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ayngelina I believe it's El Rodadero. I asked a girl that works at a restaurant near me yesterday, she's from Santa Marta, and she said El Rodadero.

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I think you're right!

  • @uhu2486
    @uhu2486 Жыл бұрын

    Beach was cleaned? The people in Taganga care a lot of the people. The boats are great to drive😂

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    It was a clean beach so nice

  • @robbyowe
    @robbyowe Жыл бұрын

    Great video! One quick note…is there a child pooping in the background at 2:07? 💩

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you sure it’s that time stamp?

  • @uhu2486
    @uhu2486 Жыл бұрын

    Pescadoo

  • @DougYeager
    @DougYeager9 ай бұрын

    Leaving stuff on the beach while you go in the water is a good way to lose a camera

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    9 ай бұрын

    I travel solo a lot so it’s a risk I have to take. So far so good!

  • @AdrianaJuric
    @AdrianaJuric21 күн бұрын

    No se ve nada porque las ecplicaciones escritas tapan el paisaje un horror

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    21 күн бұрын

    ¿Te refieres a la configuración de subtítulos que tienes en tu dispositivo? Puedes eliminarla.

  • @k.t.robinson6339
    @k.t.robinson6339 Жыл бұрын

    It’s not a ceviche. Lol lol lol

  • @ayngelina

    @ayngelina

    Жыл бұрын

    What is it?