Climate Data of Heat Plus Tropical Storms Make For Lush And Green Vegetation.
The green space around the area of Santa Marta confirms the climate data for the region, warm weather all year, a good supply of rainfall and elevations of sea level to close to 19,000 feet, this makes for a huge variety of plants and trees 
Small Businesses
One of the downtown streets in Santa Marta, trees growing where ever there is space. The shade from the trees make a big difference as Santa Marta can be hot, being in the shade makes it bearable.
Road to Tayrona
Santa Marta is hot, even when raining it is warm. This location is in the area of the Tayrona Park entrance. Tropical storms pass through the area often enough to keep the countryside green.
Side Street
Santa Marta has very lush vegetation growing wherever there's a space. If you like to grow plants and trees all you have to do is wait and they will soon appear.
Houses on Hill
Overlooking the resort town of El Rodadero, still only ten minutes walk to the beach. Flowers in bloom at any time of year.
In Santa Marta
One of the neighborhoods in Santa Marta. About the shade trees, "The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day. This is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Avenida del Fundador, Shoreline
View of the Caribbean from Avenida del Fundador, many of the hotels in Santa Marta are located on the other side of the avenue. A great place for watching the sea and having lunch.
Avenida del Fundador
Colombians love trees and plants, climate data shows an average temperature of 82˚F (28˚C) throughout the year.
East of Santa Marta
This is a trip going east of Santa Marta, heading towards Riohacha (Hatchet River) located on the Guajira Peninsula, a partial view of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains can be seen in the background.
El Rodadero Street
Some businesses in El Rodadero located a few blocks from the beach. Typical businesses similar to North America except everything is on a smaller scale.
El Rodadero Beach
The beach in El Rodadero, lined with palm trees it's a great place to have an early morning swim, 7:00 am, 365 days a year. The palm is recognized as the national tree of Colombia and is a legally protected species.
Tayrona Park
Some of the few buildings located in Tayrona Park.
Santa Marta is truly a great and fun place to explore with a climate that makes you want to be outside enjoying the constantly beautiful weather.
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