Getting here
Carrera 16C #7-14
The residential Calle 7 area, near Los Almendros, Santa Marta. Here’s how to get here from wherever you’re coming, using the house’s own directions.
Carrera 16C #7-14
Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Where are you coming from
Airport
- Taxi
The easiest. Ask for “Carrera 16C con Calle 7” and confirm the price before getting in — there’s an official fixed zone fare from the city. About 25–40 minutes depending on traffic.
- Bus
Per the house: take a bus marked “Centro”, get off downtown, then a taxi or the bus marked “Almendros” to Carrera 16C at Calle 7. In its directions on Hostelworld the house mentions “the corner of the blue stone”, a corner “everybody knows” — confirm the local name on WhatsApp.
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Official 2026 fixed fare city ↔ airport: COP 40,136, plus current surcharges.
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2026 city bus fare: COP 2,950 (3,050 with air conditioning).
Bus terminal
- Taxi
A short ride: the terminal is about 3.5 km from the house as the crow flies. Check the taxi’s fare table before setting off.
- Bus
Per the house: a bus to the centre, then the “Almendros” bus to Carrera 16C #7.
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2026 minimum taxi fare: COP 8,600; a terminal surcharge may apply.
Old town or Mercado
- Taxi
A short taxi ride from the old town or the bay.
- Bus
The “Almendros” bus runs through the area, according to the house’s directions.
- On foot
From the Mercado it’s about 20 minutes on foot (per the house); from the old town some guests put it at half an hour. In the heat, take a bus or taxi.
By car
- Parking
The house has free private parking according to Booking.com and Hostelworld. Let them know you’re driving so the space can be confirmed.
- GPS
Use the written address (Carrera 16C #7-14), not just the Google Maps pin.
If you’re arriving late at night, send the house your estimated time on WhatsApp. Hostelworld mentions a 24-hour reception, but it’s best to coordinate.