Island in San Andrés and Providencia, Colombia
Getting around San Andrés
How to get around San Andrés
The island is small: taxis, buses, rented golf carts or scooters cover it. Walk the Centro and use boats for Johnny Cay and Acuario.
Ways to get around San Andrés
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus | About 3,000–4,000 COP | Circular route around the island; infrequent |
| Taxi | About 8,000–20,000 COP | Shared fixed fares within zones |
| Golf cart or scooter rental | About 120,000–220,000 COP per day | Licence required; helmet laws are enforced |
| Boat to Johnny Cay and Acuario | About 30,000–60,000 COP | Depart from the Centro beach |
Taxis in San Andrés
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis have fixed-zone fares, so ask the rate before riding. Ride apps are not reliable; use official taxis or hotel transfers.
Arriving in San Andrés
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ)
Taxi to Centro about 15,000–25,000 COP, 10 min; the airport is close to town.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters and golf carts are popular; licence and helmet rules apply, and crashes are common.
- 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 San Andrés?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis have fixed-zone fares, so ask the rate before riding. Ride apps are not reliable; use official taxis or hotel transfers.
What's the best way to get around San Andrés?
The island is small: taxis, buses, rented golf carts or scooters cover it. Walk the Centro and use boats for Johnny Cay and Acuario.
How do I get from the airport to San Andrés?
Taxi to Centro about 15,000–25,000 COP, 10 min; the airport is close to town.
Is San Andrés walkable?
Walkable center.
More about San Andrés
Going to San Andrés solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in San Andrés meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.