Typical crowd level each month (relative), averaged over the attractions of each city. Shorter bar = fewer people.
Salento and Santa Marta have broadly similar crowd levels overall.
Based on historical visitor patterns, June is usually the quietest month in Salento.
Based on historical visitor patterns, September is usually the quietest month in Santa Marta.
In Salento the quietest day is usually Monday; in Santa Marta, Monday. Weekdays early in the morning are the safest bet in both.
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