How to get
Easiest way to get to el Cabo de la Vela:
The best way to get to El Cabo de la Vela is to fly to Santa Marta or Riohacha. From there, a bus will take you to
Riohacha. From Riohacha transport is available to take you to El Cabo de la Vela. The two hour drive from Riohacha takes you through a unique semi-arid landscape of cactus forests that leads right up to the sea.
Flights:
Bogotá to Santa Marta between $50.000 and $300.000
Bogotá to Riohacha between $150.000 and $500.000
4x4 from Riohacha to El Cabo de la Vela $350.000 one way at any time
or
4x4 from Riohacha to el Cabo de la Vela $60.000 per person, leaves at 8 o'clock (information hotel Castillo del Mar or call us)
Backpacker's way to get to El Cabo de la Vela:
Bogotá: Bus to Riohacha or Maicao $70.000 - $150.000 pesos Colombianos
Cartagena: Puerta a Puerta to Riohacha $50.000 pesos Colombianos
Barranquilla: Puerta a Puerta to Riohacha $40.000 pesos Colombianos
Santa Marta: Puerta a Puerta to Riohacha $30.000 pesos Colombianos
Riohacha - Uribia: (public) Taxi $17.000 pesos colombianos
Uribia - El Cabo de la Vela: Wayuu Pick-Ups $15.000 pesos colombianos
Puerta a Puerta are Minivans. You can also catch a bus (they are cheaper) but they need 2-4 hours more than the minivans
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Kite Addict Puerto Velero
Bogotá: Bus to Barranquilla $70.000 - $150.000 pesos Colombianos
Barranquilla: Bus to Puerto Velero $ 5000 pesos Colombianos
or
Barranquilla: Bus to Puerto Colombia $2500pesos Colombianos
Puerto Colombia: mototaxi to Puerto Velero $8000 pesos Colombianos
Where we are & how to get there
long trip, but it is worth it!
There is no ATM in el Cabo de la Vela! Next ATM is in Uribia. We accept Master, Maestro, Debit Card, Credit Card, Visa, PayPal, cash!