Transportation from Santa Marta airport to Mendihuaca Caribbean Resort

Gator says on Aug 17, 2005, 14:22:

It's A long way... on the other side of Santa Marta at about km 35 on the Troncal del Caribe highway-the road to RioHacha. I don't think there are rental car agencies at the airport-which is small so get a cab. Should be say 20-25.000 pesos. Ask before you commit to a cab and know what the price will be. I do not recommend driving in as much as it would be very easy to get lost-road poorly marked but reasonably good.

When you visit Tayrona take a tour. It is cheaper and the roads into several of the beaches are BAD or worse. Like the road to Neguange and Playa Cristal Beach is 14 km from the main road and you would never find Bahia Concha on your own.

Enjoy this beautiful area-especially the sea food.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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Buongone says on Aug 17, 2005, 14:53:

Road to Santa Marta Gator, thanks, that what I thought. A long way. Well, it's the cab. Probably alot cheaper in the long run, and safer. Do you know what a boat ride to one of the bays/beaches around the outside of the park run? Like have the panga guide wait while we snorkel/swim. Have lunch, a few cervesa's, then continue around some to see the different bays. Someone said you can rent a boat for $100, but I prefer to have a local do the driving. Any thoughts?

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Gator says on Aug 17, 2005, 18:52:

I Can Personally Recommend.... Caribbean Divers in El Rodadero, Robert Pelissier is the dive master and runs a SAFE, top notch operation and he has at least two dive masters who speak English well. They are on Carrera 1 #5 in the Edificio Rodamar. Their web site is: http://www.caribbeandiverscol.com/

There are several in Taganga which would be closer for you BUT make sure you scope out their operation-the nearest chamber is in Barranquilla. For a great meal, beautiful beach and snorkeling take a tour to Playa Cristal-be sure and order the Robalo (Snook to the gringos). There are boats that make this trip from El Rodadero and your $100 offer would buy a lot. If you want a really good meal and you are in El Rodadero try Paz Caribe on Cra 4 #11

BTW there is a National car rental in El Rodadero Cra. 4. Take a bus to go to Santa Marta/El Rodadero cheap and fairly fast.

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Buongone says on Aug 17, 2005, 20:47:

Road to Santa Marta Gator, Thanks again. Don't believe I'll be needing a chamber. Only going snorkleing. I'll check out the Taganga deal. Lonely Planet says that area is great, too. I'll check out those dive boats. Turn a dive trip into a fishing trip, catch some fish. That would be nice. I'll try the Robalo.

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