Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino Museum
Historic hacienda where Simón Bolívar died
A colonial-era hacienda near Santa Marta where Simón Bolívar spent his final days; now a museum with gardens and period rooms. Visitors tour the house, see historical artifacts and combine the visit with nearby Caribbean beaches.
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino at a Glance#
Address: Kilometer 1.5 on the access road from Santa Marta to the Quinta, Santa Marta, Magdalena Department, Colombia
Website: http://www.quintasanpedroalejandrino.gov.co
Hours: Daily 8:00am-5:00pm
Admission: COP 8,000-12,000 (approx.), some areas ticketed separately
About Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino#
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is a historic colonial estate and museum on the outskirts of Santa Marta in northern Colombia. It is best known as the place where Simón Bolívar spent his final days and died on 17 December 1830.
The site comprises the former hacienda house, now a museum with period rooms and exhibits about Bolívar and the region’s history, together with gardens and planted grounds. Visitors commonly tour the house, see Bolívar-related artefacts and walk the estate’s grounds.
Originally a sugar-cane hacienda, the property was adapted into a memorial and public site in later years and is managed for cultural tourism and preservation. It functions as both a historic house museum and a landscaped public site.
The quinta is located near Santa Marta on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, within Magdalena Department, and is accessible from the city by road.
- Bolívar’s death: Simón Bolívar died at the estate on 17 December 1830, and the site is preserved as a museum and national monument.
- Site type: Located on the outskirts of Santa Marta, the site combines a historic house museum with landscaped grounds and interpretive displays about Bolívar and the hacienda economy.
What to See#
- Historic house: The colonial-era hacienda house and museum preserve the room and objects associated with Simón Bolívar’s final days and death.
- Gardens and grounds: Extensive gardens and grounds surrounding the estate include formal plantings and shaded walks that are part of the preserved historic estate open to visitors.
How to Get to Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino#
The Quinta is approximately 5-8 minutes by taxi from central Santa Marta (about 4-6 km). Local buses from Santa Marta to the Quinta stop near the entrance; taxis are the most direct option for most visitors.
Tips for Visiting Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino#
- Allow time to walk the gardens and not just the room where Simón Bolívar died - the grounds are the site's strength
- Combine with a visit to nearby Santa Marta colonial sites
- Check for cultural events - the estate hosts concerts and exhibitions that add context
Best Time to Visit Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino#
Best visited in the dry season (December-March) for comfortable garden walks and to combine with Santa Marta city sightseeing.
Weather & Climate near Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino#
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (718 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 22° - 32° | 30° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 71% | 4.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.4h |
| February | Ideal | 23° - 33° | 30° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 5.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Excellent | 23° - 33° | 31° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 68% | 5.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Excellent | 24° - 33° | 32° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 5.1 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Very Good | 25° - 33° | 34° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.5h |
| June | Good | 25° - 33° | 34° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.7h |
| July | Excellent | 24° - 33° | 33° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.6h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 33° | 33° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.4h |
| September | Good | 24° - 32° | 33° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 146 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.8h |
| November | Very Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| December | Excellent | 23° - 32° | 31° | 28 mm | mostly sunny | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.3h |