X MARKS THE SPOT

X MARKS THE SPOT

Santa Marta

Barrio Libertador- Santa Marta

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The city of Santa Marta is located in the historical territory of the Tairona people, who were famous for their gold work. During an expedition in 1552 a conquistador seized an enormous quantity of gold. He hid his loot somewhere in the city. But where? No one knows. But he left a clue. The gold was buried at “the three crosses”. That could be referencing a hill in the Libertador neighbourhood, on which three hundred crosses are planted. Except no one is sure. Care to give it a go? If you find it, we get a cut, OK?Barrio Libertador- Santa Marta
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