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Getting
to Minca Getting to Minca is easy from anywhere in the world, and an even easier trip
from Cartagena, Barranquilla, or Santa Marta.
| Travel times from |
Private Car |
Bus |
| Cartagena to Minca |
3 hours |
6 hours |
| Barranquilla to Minca |
1.5 hours |
3 hours |
| Santa Marta to Minca |
30 minutes |
1 hour |
Directions by Private Car:
 The road to Minca is paved and the town is easily accessible by car. 4
wheel
drive and high road clearance is not required until you reach El Campo (above
Minca) or are planning on driving the side roads. When coming from
Cartagena/Barranquilla travel in the direction Santa Marta. Before you
enter Santa Marta, keep to the right by following the signs to Riohacha. You
will see a large sign "Minca". Turn right after the gas station and follow
the road until you reach Minca. If you miss the turn to Minca you will soon
reach a toll plaza. You have gone to far.
For a map of Minca click here
Directions by Mass Transit:
From Cartagena and Barranquilla you have two options for public transport.
Large Buses:
Taking the bus is the most economic but most cumbersome and slowest way to Minca.
Your bus trip will originate at the bus terminal of your local metropolitan area
and will end at the Santa Marta Bus Terminal. From there you will have to take a
taxi, collective taxi, or bus to the mercado (market). Ask to be dropped off
where the truck leaves for Minca on the hour every hour between 6am and 5pm.
Costs (one way):
Cartagena Bus Terminal (change bus in Barranquilla)- Santa
Marta Bus Terminal CO$ 20,000
Bus Terminal Santa Marta- Mercado Santa Marta (with collective taxi) CO$1,000
Mercado Santa Marta - Minca CO$3,000
Private Transport Companies
For a little more you can travel with one of the private tourist
transport organizations. These companies feature air-conditioned vans that
carry around 6-8 passengers. You can find these companies near the Cartagena and
Barranquilla airport. These vans provide door-to-door service and drive you
directly to where the transport leaves from Santa Marta to Minca. You will still
have to change van in Barranquilla.
Costs (one way):
Your location in Cartagena (change bus in Barranquilla)-
Santa Marta Mercado CO$ 50,000
Mercado Santa Marta - Minca CO$3,000
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