What to expect?
Embark on an unforgettable experience through the majestic landscapes of northern Colombia. Traveling through La Guajira means immersing yourself in the ancestral culture of the Wayuu people, being amazed by the desert’s hues, and immersing yourself in pristine beaches bathed by the Caribbean Sea. From centuries-old salt flats to the imposing lighthouses of Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas, this tour is perfect for those seeking adventure, authenticity, and a connection with nature. Experience magical sunsets, savor the local cuisine, and feel the energy of the Wayuu land.
Get ready for a journey that will transform your senses and be etched in your memory!
Itinerary
DAY 1 – Riohacha · Manaure · Uribia · Cabo de la Vela
Meeting in the city of Riohacha at 8:00 a.m. We then depart for a Wayuu ranchería, where we’ll begin our experience with an introduction to the local culture, their worldview, customs, and traditions. This is a space to share stories, weavings, and knowledge of a community that has preserved its ancestral identity.
We continue our journey to Manaure, where we’ll visit the artisanal salt flats, a luminous white landscape that has been a source of sustenance for the Wayuu for generations. Afterward, we head to Uribia, recognized as the “Indigenous Capital of Colombia,” a vibrant city where the traditions of the Upper Guajira region are alive and well.
At midday, we arrive at Cabo de la Vela, a sacred place for the Wayuu and one of the most emblematic sites in northern Colombia. We’ll enjoy lunch featuring traditional cuisine and relax by the sea. In the afternoon, we visit Pilón de Azúcar, also known as Kamaichi, a hill offering panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Then, we’ll take a walk along Ojo de Agua and Dorada beaches, where you can relax and connect with the tranquility of the surroundings.
As evening falls, we prepare for one of the most anticipated moments: the sunset from the Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse, an unforgettable sight where the sun dips below the dunes and meets the sea.
Departure for traditional lodging. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2 – Cabo de la Vela · Nazareth · Macuira National Natural Park
Early breakfast and departure at 7:00 a.m. towards Nazareth, a community neighboring Macuira National Natural Park. The route takes us through the Jepírachi Wind Farm, Portete Bay, and Honda Bay, where we will stop for lunch.
We continue our journey through Pasadena, Paraíso, Loma 10, a collection of rancherías (small rural settlements) and indigenous communities. Arrival in Nazareth, at the National Parks office where we will receive a briefing on entering the protected area and be assigned a local interpreter. Check-in at the lodging and dinner.
DAY 3 – Macuira National Natural Park · Punta Gallinas
Early breakfast at 5:00 am and transfer from your accommodation to a meeting point for the day’s hike. We will embark on an approximately 4-hour round-trip hike, accompanied by a local interpreter, through dunes, cloud forests, and surprising waterfalls in the middle of the desert.
After lunch, we depart for Punta Gallinas, where we will experience an unforgettable sunset from the Taroa Dunes. Dinner and overnight stay by the sea.
DAY 4 – Bahía Hondita · Punta Gallinas · Punta Agujas
After breakfast, we will explore the calm waters of Bahía Hondita by boat, with a possible sighting of pink flamingos.
We will visit the Punta Gallinas Lighthouse and Punta Aguja Beach. Lunch.
The afternoon will be free to enjoy the sea, relax, and watch the sunset. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 5 – Return from Punta Gallinas · Casares Viewpoint · Uribia · Riohacha
After breakfast, we begin our return journey from Punta Gallinas at 9:00 a.m. with a stop at the Casares viewpoint, a strategic point to appreciate the immensity of the Guajira Desert. Lunch will be in Uribia or at Mayapo Beach, famous for its white sand and warm waters. We continue our journey to Riohacha, where this adventure through Wayuu land concludes between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m.
End of the experience, beginning of the memories.
What’s included in this tour?
- Transportation in 4×4 vehicles, available throughout the route.
- A Wayuu driver-guide who shares their culture.
- Accommodation in a hammock or bed (according to preference) in traditional Wayuu rancherías (ranches).
- Full board from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day.
- Described activities and entrance fees.
- Local guides in Spanish (English or third language guides subject to availability).
- Entrance fees to specified sites and communities.
- Contributions to the communities.
- Medical assistance insurance.
What is not included in this tour?
- Airfare.
- Additional activities not described in the program.
- Accommodation: additional nights at the destination – Accommodation in hotels other than those already established, which may result in a rate difference.
- Consumption of beverages, alcoholic drinks, or food not specified.
- Personal and unspecified expenses.
- Experiences or additional services not specified in the plan.
For additional activities and supplementary information, please consult the attached document.
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