Town in La Guajira, Colombia
Getting around Palomino
How to get around Palomino
Palomino is on the coastal highway between Santa Marta and Riohacha. Walk the village and take mototaxis or walk to the beach.
Ways to get around Palomino
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus or colectivo from Santa Marta | About 25,000–40,000 COP | 2–3 h; ask for the Palomino turn-off |
| Mototaxi | About 5,000–10,000 COP | To beach hostels from the highway; agree fare first |
| Walking | Free | Village to the beach takes 20–30 min |
Taxis in Palomino
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps; use the colectivo, mototaxis and walking. Book hostel pick-ups when arriving at night.
Arriving in Palomino
Via Santa Marta (Simón Bolívar) (SMR)
Taxi to Santa Marta Mercado, then bus to Palomino 25,000–40,000 COP; direct taxi about 250,000–350,000 COP, 2–2.5 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooter rentals exist, but roads are rough and police check licences; ride carefully and wear a helmet.
- Driving: on the right. Tourists can drive with a valid home licence during their permitted stay; an IDP helps at police checks.
- Onward travel in Colombia: Domestic flights (Avianca, LATAM, Wingo, JetSMART) are cheap and save long, winding bus rides; buses connect every city but are slow through the mountains.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Palomino?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps; use the colectivo, mototaxis and walking. Book hostel pick-ups when arriving at night.
What's the best way to get around Palomino?
Palomino is on the coastal highway between Santa Marta and Riohacha. Walk the village and take mototaxis or walk to the beach.
How do I get from the airport to Palomino?
Taxi to Santa Marta Mercado, then bus to Palomino 25,000–40,000 COP; direct taxi about 250,000–350,000 COP, 2–2.5 h.
Is Palomino walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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