TagangaContact & bookings in Taganga
Hold your spot or ask us anything. We confirm every booking on WhatsApp, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Colombia time).
Opening hours
School and WhatsApp: 7:30 a. m. – 5:30 p. m.
Colombia time (GMT−5)
Directions Taganga, Santa Marta
How to get to Taganga Dive Station
Taganga is a fishing village about 5 km from downtown Santa Marta, on the other side of the hill. Choose where you're coming from and we'll walk you through the route step by step. If you get lost, message us and we'll send you our location on WhatsApp.
Exact address and landmark for the school in Taganga: [TO BE CONFIRMED].
From El Rodadero
About 30–40 min by taxi
- TaxiAsk the driver to take you to Taganga Dive Station in Taganga. The route goes through downtown Santa Marta and then up the hill to Taganga. Agree on the fare before you get in.Approx. 30–40 min · Cost: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Local bus (buseta)On El Rodadero's main avenue, take a buseta to downtown Santa Marta. Downtown, change to a buseta with a «Taganga» sign and get off at the entrance to the village.Approx. 60–80 min · Cost: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Car or motorbikeLeave El Rodadero towards Santa Marta, cross the city heading north and take the road to Taganga. Once you come down the hill, you're in the village.Approx. 30–40 min · Parking: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
Landmarks: El Rodadero → downtown Santa Marta → road to Taganga (up and over the hill) → village entrance.
From downtown Santa Marta
About 15–20 min by taxi
- Taxi or ride-hailing appGet a taxi or a ride through an app and say «Taganga Dive Station, Taganga». It's the shortest trip.Approx. 15–20 min · Cost: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Local bus (buseta)Take a buseta with a «Taganga» sign downtown (departure point: [TO BE CONFIRMED]). Pay the driver and get off when you reach the village.Approx. 20–30 min · Cost: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Car or motorbikeTake the road to Taganga from the north side of downtown. It's about 5 km of road up and down the hill.Approx. 15 min · Parking: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
Landmarks: Downtown Santa Marta → road to Taganga → hilltop viewpoint → village entrance.
From Simón Bolívar Airport
About 35–50 min by taxi
- TaxiTake a taxi outside the airport and ask to go to Taganga. The route follows the Troncal del Caribe highway through El Rodadero and downtown Santa Marta.Approx. 35–50 min · Cost: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Local bus (buseta)Walk out to the Troncal del Caribe highway in front of the airport and take a buseta to downtown Santa Marta. Downtown, change to a «Taganga» buseta.Approx. 75–90 min · Cost: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Car or motorbikeFollow the Troncal del Caribe north to Santa Marta, cross the city and take the road to Taganga.Approx. 35–50 min
Landmarks: Airport → Troncal del Caribe → El Rodadero → downtown Santa Marta → road to Taganga.
From the Bus Terminal
About 20–30 min by taxi
- TaxiTake a taxi outside the terminal and say «Taganga Dive Station, Taganga».Approx. 20–30 min · Cost: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Local bus (buseta)Take a buseta to downtown Santa Marta and change there to a «Taganga» buseta (direct route from the terminal: [TO BE CONFIRMED]).Approx. 45–60 min · Cost: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Car or motorbikeCross the city heading north towards downtown and take the road to Taganga.Approx. 20–30 min
Landmarks: Bus Terminal → downtown Santa Marta → road to Taganga → village entrance.
Times are approximate and depend on traffic. Dives leave by boat from the school, so you only need to get to Taganga.