Taxi & Transport Scams in Santa Marta

Taxi Overcharging to El Rodadero and Taganga

Taxis in Santa Marta regularly quote tourists flat rates in US dollars or at inflated peso rates for journeys to El Rodadero beach resort and Taganga fishing village. The run from the bus terminal to El Rodadero should cost approximately 8,000-12,000 COP but is frequently quoted at 30,000-50,000 COP to tourists arriving by bus or plane.