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Exploring El Retén

The city of El Retén has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around El Retén include:

• Aracataca Park
• Gabriel Garcia Marquez House Museum
• Aracataca Church
• Aracataca Train Station

When making plans for your holiday in El Retén, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore El Retén?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit El Retén, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in El Retén are typically February and March, whereas the coldest months are usually December and November. The months with the most rain are October and November, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 34°C and at night it is 22°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 42 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 33°C during the day and 22°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 400 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 31°C and the night-time average is 22°C. Average precipitation for this season is 381 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 31°C and 21°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 528 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in El Retén is 1352 mm.