Turbo
Discover Turbo
Turbo doesn't have a lot to offer, and its primary interest to travellers is its role as the place to get a boat to Capurganá, from where it is possible to get a boat to Puerto Obaldia in Panama. The city has a population of just under 50,000, so there is stuff going on if you do decide to spend a few days here. There is a main plaza in the middle of Turbo (Calle 100 and Carrera 13) and most of the shops and restaurants are within a few minutes walk of the plaza.
Taste of Turbo...
In addition to the above, there are a range of cheap hotels, just opposite the docks where the boats leave from:
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsTurbo is on the Pan-American highway, and there are regular buses here from Medellin. Fast boats to Turbo depart from Capurganá, further along the coast. The fare is COP$55,000, they also charge excess baggage at COP$500 per kg over 10 kg. Everything is weighed. Tickets for the boats go on sale from about 6AM, with boats leaving up until just before midday; so get a ticket as early as possible to be certain of getting a place however. The main operator seems to be Cootransflumar (+57 872 9280). A ticket to Capurganá costs COP$55,000, and COP$1,000 for every 2 kg of luggage that you take when you board the boat (not always enforced). The ride to Capurganá is 3 hours of worth of concussion-inducing bumps as the launch jumps the waves. You and your stuff are also likely to get wet. Large plastic bags are available for sale on the docks. It's best to book your ticket the day before so your name is called early as they load the boat....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Turbo has a beach (admittedly not a particularly nice one), about 15 minutes walk from the main plaza, crossing over a concrete bridge that affords a nice view of the surrounding mangrove swamps. If you don´t fancy the walk, there is a bus service, or you can get a taxi or motorcycle. There are a couple of nice bars on the beach, which faces west, so it's a great place to go and watch the sun set. In addition to the above, there are a range of cheap hotels, just opposite the docks where the boats leave from:
Where to Stay
In addition to the above, there are a range of cheap hotels, just opposite the docks where the boats leave from:
Money & Budget
In addition to the above, there are a range of cheap hotels, just opposite the docks where the boats leave from:
Safety Information
Glimpses of Turbo
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a close up of a car engine
the engine compartment of a car with a green engine
Riding the rollercoaster
F4 single seater from Maffi Racing in Meyrin
Turbocharged Harley Davison Bagger League Racing
What a nice saturday morning in november (even it was freezing cold) to try out a F01 BMW seven series to cruise around to the french part of switzerland.
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This is turbocharger on the grinding machine, grinding the surface of turbine.
Diesel turbocharger
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a close up of a car engine
the engine compartment of a car with a green engine