How to get to Capurganá

The recommended one · Flight + boat

MDE → ACD → CAP

MDE Medellín

Satena flight ~1 h

ACD Acandí

Boat 45 min

CAP Capurganá

The fastest, most comfortable way to arrive Book the flight in advance: limited seats Works for any traveler

Direct private flight

MDE → CAP

MDE Medellín

Private flight Direct

CAP Capurganá

$650,000 COP per way Ideal for groups of 5 people or more Subject to availability and number of passengers

Overland · Bus + boat

MDE → NEC/TUR → CAP

MDE Medellín

Bus or car ~8 h

NEC Necoclí or Turbo

Boat 8:00 am ~1.5 h

CAP Capurganá

Golden rule: the boat departs at 8:00 am and you must be at the dock by 7:00 am to secure your spot. If you miss it, you’ll have to wait until 8:00 am the next day.

The most budget-friendly option Tip: travel overnight and greet the dawn at the dock

Via Montería · Flight + bus + boat

MTR → NEC → CAP

TÚ Your city

Flight Cheap

MTR Montería

Bus ~4-5 h

NEC Necoclí

Boat 8:00 am ~1.5 h

CAP Capurganá

Golden rule: the boat departs at 8:00 am and you must be at the dock by 7:00 am to secure your spot. If you miss it, you’ll have to wait until 8:00 am the next day.

Flights to Montería tend to be the cheapest At 7:00 am at the Necoclí dock

Final stretch

From the dock to Melo

You got off the boat in Capurganá. From the dock, there are two ways to reach the parche:

Walking

A 15-minute walk through town. Free, and you get to know Capurganá right away.

15 min · Free

By mototaxi

They’ll drop you at the hostel door in under 5 minutes. Perfect if you’re bringing luggage.

<5 min · ~$10,000 COP

Getting here is part of the adventure.

From the dock to Melo

Walking

By mototaxi