Plan on about 4 h 33 min of driving for the 198-mile (319 km) trip from Rincón del Mar to Taganga, before any stops.
Read the full advisory before you go: Colombia. Advisory issued: Colombia March 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Colombia: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Total distance | 198 mi (319 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25ATA |
| Departments on the route | Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Atlántico |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Rincón del Mar–Taganga drive in a few lines
25ATA (7 mi) carries about 4% of the 198 miles. It runs through 4 departments: Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Atlántico. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Rincón del Mar to Taganga, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–117 | 117 | Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Atlántico |
| 25ATA | 117–124 | 7 | Atlántico |
| local roads | 124–198 | 74 | Atlántico, Magdalena |
- Mile 25 of this route: Sucre → Bolívar (department line)
- Mile 79 of this route: Bolívar → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 89 of this route: Magdalena → Atlántico (department line)
- Mile 136 of this route: Atlántico → Magdalena (department line)
Stops between Rincón del Mar and Taganga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Salamanca Island Road Park (mile 153)
- Nature and outdoors: Salamanca Island Road Park (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Museo del Atlántico (mile 135)
Teatro Rex
Designed as a theater in the mid-1930s by Cuban architect Manuel Carrerá, Teatro Rex is an Art Deco building in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Museo del Atlántico
History and culture of Colombia's Atlántico department are the focus of the Museo del Atlántico in Barranquilla, which officially opened on December 27, 2011.
Salamanca Island Road Park
On the western outskirts of Ciénaga in Magdalena, Salamanca Island Road Park is a protected area where fresh water from the Magdalena River meets the salt water of the Caribbean, supporting abundant plants and wildlife.
Once you reach Taganga
Casa de la Aduana
On Plaza de Bolívar in Santa Marta, the colonial Casa de la Aduana houses the regional Gold Museum of Colombia's Banco de la República.
Cathedral of Santa Marta
Set in Santa Marta's historic center, the Cathedral of Santa Marta is a Renaissance-style Catholic church that held the remains of Simón Bolívar for 12 years in the 19th century.
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Built in 1608, the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino in Mamatoco, Santa Marta, is the hacienda where Simón Bolívar died on December 17, 1830.
More drives to Taganga
From Rincón del Mar to other places in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rincón del Mar to Taganga?
About 4 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 198 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rincón del Mar to Taganga?
About 198 miles (319 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Rincón del Mar to Taganga drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Rincón del Mar to Taganga?
Closest to the road: Museo del Atlántico (museum, mile 135, 2 mi from the route); Teatro Rex (theater, mile 135, 2 mi from the route); Salamanca Island Road Park (park, mile 153, 0.4 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.