Taganga
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TAGANGA
Taganga is a small fishing village over a hill nearly just a few minutes from Santa
Marta. Taganga is a place that a traveler either loves or hates, there are few who
are in between. Its streets are dusty and there is a general vibe of a slight
disorder is in the air. It's a town that reduces you to the point of only wanting to
eat, drink, sleep, party, read a book and sit in a hammock. Between these
activities, you can pencil in a killer hike, the beach, diving, Spanish classes, and
treks.
GETTING TO TAGANGA
You need to pass through Santa Marta to get to Taganga. Taxi, 7,000 COP
day/8,000 COP after 6:00 PM; Bus, approx. 1,300 COP. Catch on Ave. La Quinta.
NAVIGATION
Taganga is easy to navigate. There is a main beach block where most of the
action takes place. Hostels and hotels are spread out all over Taganga. If you're
in Taganga for a long period of time its best to familiarize yourself with the map
and take a self-tour around the town to maximize your stay.
INFORMATION
Upon entering town there is an information office for basic orientation. A young
Colombiana has literature and information about local hostels, hotels, tours,
activities, and other tourist related information. When you first enter Taganga
look for the information office a little past the police station, there is a white
sign and her area is inside the front of a house.