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Prices in Palomino

Typical prices in Palomino, Colombia, sources checked September 2026. Casual lunch is COP 12,000 to 18,000.

  1. Coffee COP 3,000 to 12,000

    Simple tinto or guesthouse coffee at the low end; beach-strip cafés charge tourist prices.

  2. Casual lunch COP 12,000 to 18,000

    Almuerzo del día a short walk off the backpacker strip: rice, fish or chicken, patacones.

  3. Local beer COP 5,000 to 12,000

    Shop bottles stay cheap. Beach bars add a tourist premium.

  4. Water / coconut COP 2,000 to 5,000

    Shop water or coconut water on the beach. Fresh juice is usually COP 3,000–5,000.

  5. Mototaxi in town COP 3,000 to 8,000

    Short hops along the beach track. Palomino is walkable if you are not laden.

  6. Shared taxi to Santa Marta COP 10,000 to 18,000

    Carro de línea or minibus, about 75–90 minutes. This is the useful regional fare, not a city metro.

  7. Typical dinner COP 18,000 to 45,000

    Walk ten minutes from the main strip and prices drop. Beachfront spots overcharge.

Sources checked September 2026. Typical ranges, not a live menu.