If you’re staying in the Historic City or in Getsemani, it is possible to walk to major attractions. Things can be a bit challenging if you’re staying outside these central areas.
As you may know, the public transportation in Latin American cities, including Cartagena, is generally of poor quality. Cartagena has the Transcaribe system, which features newer buses but operates on limited routes and can become crowded at peak times.
Using Uber in Cartagena can be problematic, with limited availability and long wait times. As the service is not officially recognized in the city, drivers tend to avoid areas with a high presence of taxis or police. Thus, it’s not recommended to rely solely on Uber for transportation.
If you do choose to take a taxi, keep in mind that they are yellow in Cartagena and are typically cheaper than using Uber, but they do not have a meter, and rates are fixed.
A trip from Bocagrande to the Historic Center costs 8,000 Colombian pesos – USD 2,50 (as of June 2019). Keep in mind that many taxis are small and do not have seat belts, and some drivers may drive recklessly. A trip from the airport to the historic center by taxi or Uber should cost around 20,000 pesos – USD 6,00 (as of June 2019).