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Is there pico y placa in Barranquilla?
In the first half of 2026 there is NO pico y placa for private cars in Barranquilla. Only temporary restrictions have applied (Carnaval, specific corridors). Taxis do have their own rotation.
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Barranquilla pico y placa
Motorcycles & taxis
Motorcycles have no pico y placa. Taxis do: Mon–Fri 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., with digits rotating daily (check the official calendar). Watch for temporary decrees on event dates.
Data verified through: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Rotations change by decree. Always double-check the official calendar before relying on this for travel plans.
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Private cars in Barranquilla
In the first half of 2026 there is NO pico y placa for private cars in Barranquilla. Only temporary restrictions have applied (Carnaval, specific corridors). Taxis do have their own rotation.
Motorcycles have no pico y placa. Taxis do: Mon–Fri 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., with digits rotating daily (check the official calendar). Watch for temporary decrees on event dates.
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Is there private-car pico y placa in Barranquilla?
In the first half of 2026 there is NO pico y placa for private cars in Barranquilla. Only temporary restrictions have applied (Carnaval, specific corridors). Taxis do have their own rotation.
What about motorcycles and taxis in Barranquilla?
Motorcycles have no pico y placa. Taxis do: Mon–Fri 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., with digits rotating daily (check the official calendar). Watch for temporary decrees on event dates.
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