Getting there
From Santa Marta:
Taxi
The Santa Marta taxis are easily identifiable by their yellow color. The price is negotiable, there are no taximeters.
- Taxi price: COP 50'000* to COP 60'000*
approximate travel time: 35 minutes
Colectivo (shared taxi)
The Colectivo starts from the „Cootrasminca“ in the „Mercado“ in Santa Marta (Carrera 9 con Calle 11, Local 8). It starts, as soon as there are enough passengers.
- Colectivo price: COP 8'000* per person
approximate travel time: 60 minutes
Attention: The last colectivo leaves Santa Marta at approximately 18:00.
Mototaxi
Take a Busseta with the inscription "Yucal" from the center of Santa Marta and get off after the bridge over the railroad tracks. A Tienda with the collection point of the Moto taxis is located on the left side.
- Mototaxi price: COP 7'000* / per person / approximate travel time: 40 minutes
From the airport:
Taxi
Aeropuerto Simon Bolivar is about 15 kilometers outside of Santa Marta, and there is no bus service to Minca. It is advisable to take a taxi.
- Taxi price: COP 80'000* to COP 90'000*
approximate travel time: 50 minutes
From Palomino and Tayrona:
When you come from Palomino or Tayrona, tell the bus driver to stop at "Mamatoco" roundabout on the main highway "troncal de caribe" (the one you come from) and take a Taxi for aprox. COP 30'000 to 40'000 to Minca or take a Mototaxi in Yucal after the bridge over the railroad tracks.
*Approximate and non-binding indicative prices as of January 2020. Please note that prices can change at any time.
Once in Minca By Foot:
Casa Maracuya boutique guesthouse is located 300 metres after the bridge in Minca on the road to Pozo Azul and El Campano on the left side. 5 minutes walking distance.