Northeast of Santa Marta, in the Guajira Peninsula, roads are usually passable except during rainy periods. There is highway transportation between the coastal cities and the capital and other cities of the interior, but much of the highway is rutted. The long distances make air travel advisable. However, the best bus lines are said to be the Flota Magdalena, Expresso Boliviano and, especially, the Expresso Palmita. About 42 companies with modern buses and minibuses provide transportation between coastal towns and cities.
Traffic drives on the right.
An International Driving Permit is required. At hotels, the green and cream coloured taxis are available for tourists. They are more expensive than the others. Passengers should insist that meters are used. For those without a meter the fare should be agreed before starting a journey.