To access the beach, the approximate costs are as follows:
Entrance to the beach: $5,000 per person.
Parking:
Private car: $20,000.
Motorcycles: $10,000.
Precios de transporte
To get to Buritaca from the city, the approximate costs are:
By bus: From the city market, $12,000 COP per person.
By taxi: From any point in the city, around $180,000 COP.
Precios de entretenimiento
At Playa Mendihuaca, visitors can enjoy a variety of services, below are the approximate prices to be found at the location:
Tent services:
Cost from $40,000 to $70,000 approximately, depending on the number of chairs, which varies from 4 to 10.
Ecological tour:
Along the riverbanks, with an approximate cost of $15,000 per person, requiring a minimum quota of 10 people.
Lodging Service:
Ranges from $45,000 to $55,000 per person in a room with air conditioning.
Approximately $130,000 for a room for a couple.
Recomendaciones
Buritaca offers a unique experience where the waters of the sea and the river of the same name mix, providing visitors the best of both worlds. The local community has organized a variety of tourist services to enhance your stay:
Available services:
Transportation.
Entertainment.
Food.
Rental of spaces to store belongings.
Accommodation options:
Cabins, hostels, and small hotels available in the surroundings.
Allows visitors to experience the local culture.
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Restricciones
In Buritaca, the sea can have strong waves, leading to the placement of a red flag at times to prevent tourist entry for safety reasons.
How to get there by transport PUBLIC
To get to Buritaca beach from Santa Marta by public transportation or taxi, consider the following options:
Bus:
Go to Calle 11 and Carrera 9 in the city center to take a bus to Palomino or Riohacha.
Cost: Approximately $10,000 COP per person.
From the road, walk approximately 1 kilometer (20/25 minutes) to the beach. Alternatively, you can take a car for $3,000 COP per person, identifiable by their yellow t-shirts.
Cab:
A faster option from any point in the city to Buritaca.
Higher cost compared to public transportation.
How to get there by transport PRIVATE
To get to Buritaca Santa Marta:
Route: Take the Troncal del Caribe from Mamatoco towards La Guajira.
Distance: Approximately 48 kilometers.
Estimated travel time: About 1 hour and 20 minutes, subject to variations due to traffic.
Means of transportation: Valid for private car or motorcycle.
Additional costs: Payment of a toll on the way is required.
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