Santa Marta
Americannoun
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a seaport in northwestern Colombia.
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a cactus, Heliocereus speciosus, of Mexico and Central America, having scarlet flowers 6–7 inches (15–17 centimeters) long.
noun
Example Sentences
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The 56-year-old from the city of Santa Marta now earns his keep saving coral, which is vital for marine biodiversity.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
With snow-capped mountains sweeping down to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park is one of the jewels in Colombia's tourism crown.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
The discussions in Santa Marta would feed into a voluntary "roadmap" aimed at moving the world away from fossil fuels being compiled by Brazil, said Ana Toni, CEO of last year's COP30.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
The first global conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels wrapped up on Wednesday -- but what progress was made in Santa Marta, a coal port on the Caribbean coast?
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
The Convent of Santa Marta lies towards Vico Equense, high up in the olive woods, in a lonely 242 situation, guarded by its sanctity.
From Naples Past and Present by Norway, Arthur H.
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