Guajira: Discover Cabo de la Vela and its magic in 2 days

Day 1 · Riohacha - Cabo de la Vela

1. 1

   Uribia

   one hour

   The Cabo de la Vela Tour starts from Riohacha at 8:30 am, heading north towards the high Guajira desert. Along the way, we'll pass through Uribia, known as the indigenous capital of Colombia, where you'll be able to appreciate many handicrafts from the Wayú culture.

2. 2

   Salinas de Manaure

   one hour Admission included

   Afterwards, we will visit Manaure (the largest salt complex in Colombia) where we will observe the salt extraction process, learning more about this important activity for the region.

3. 3

   Cabo de la Vela Beach

   3 hours Admission included

   Next, we'll head toward our destination, Cabo de la Vela, arriving in the early afternoon for lunch and our first interaction with the desert-sea ecosystem. We'll visit the spectacular Playa Dorada and walk to the lighthouse, a panoramic viewpoint from which to watch the sunset. Finally, we will arrive at a typical Wayuu hotel (ranchería), where we will have dinner and spend the night in hammocks.

Typical food prepared by local chefs. (Fish, chicken and Creole goat) · Typical food prepared by local chefs. (Fish, chicken and Creole goat)

Accommodation in “chinchorros” (hammocks) in the Rancherías (small villages built by the Wayú).

Day 2 · Cabo de la Vela - Riohacha

1. 1

   Pilon de Azucar

   3 hours Admission included

   Early in the morning we will have a delicious breakfast and then visit Pilón de Azúcar beach. We will also climb a small mountain to have a beautiful view of the desert and the sea of Cabo de la Vela.

2. 2

   Cabo de La Vela

   3 hours

   Later, we will return to the accommodation for lunch and finally return to Riohacha.