Santa Marta, since colonial times, is known as «The Pearl of America» for its wonderful and magnificent natural landscapes, the blue and warmth of its crystal clear waters, and its excellent and paradisiacal beaches. Santa Marta was the bridge between Spain, Santo Domingo, and the new continent, from where Europeans departed to colonize the rest of the country. Some of the most notable names are Jiménez de Quesada, Pedro de Heredia, Pedro de Ursúa, and Antonio Díaz Cardoso, among others. Continúa leyendo COLOMBIA: SANTA MARTA LA PERLA DE AMÉRICA