Cartagena Guide: Public Transport: Should you use a Mototaxi?

Public transport in Cartagena is definitely cheap: You can choose between different classes of buses and even the taxi fare is very affordable: Actually you pay $4.000 Pesos (USD 2) for a ride between the Center and Bocgrande. Taxis don't have meters so you should negotiate the fare before entering the car. Drivers are supposed to present an actual price list. Ultimately Cartagena's public transport has been invaded my "mototaxis": An informal and cheap alternative? - Not at all, even if you use a helmet. The below movies, filmed in Cartagena an found on Youtube will tell you why...