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

Day 1: Riohacha - Cabo de la Vela

1. Uribia
   1h
   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. Salinas de Manaure
   1h · Admission ticket 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. Cabo de la Vela Beach
   3h · Admission ticket 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.

Day 2: Cabo de la Vela - Riohacha

1. Pilon de Azucar
   3h · Admission ticket 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. Cabo de La Vela
   3h
   Later, we will return to the accommodation for lunch and finally return to Riohacha.

Pickup details

It is possible to pick up travelers at hotels located in the center of Riohacha and points such as the airport, however the pick-up point must be confirmed first to the agency to confirm the pick-up time.

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels