Alta Guajira Cultural Experience: Wayuu Community Immersion
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Join a 3-day, 2-night guided tour in Alta Guajira. Immerse in Wayuu culture, enjoy astrology, craft weaving, and campfire stories. Book now!

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Cabo de La Vela

Salinas de Manaure - The Manaure Salt Flats, located in the La Guajira region, offer you an unforgettable experience when discovering the ancient art of salt extraction. This stunning landscape, dotted with crystalline salt pools, is testament to the ancestral skills of local communities who have perfected this craft over generations.

Your itinerary begins with a fascinating immersion in the salt extraction process, where you can observe up close how local workers carry out this meticulous work. From the crystallization of salt in the extensive salt flats to manual harvesting, each step reveals the deep connection between the land and the laborious hands that care for it.

Cabo de La Vela - After visiting the salt flats, they will make a technical stop in Uribia to buy snacks and go to the bathroom. You will leave for Cabo de La Vela, it will be a journey of approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, you will have lunch at the accommodation.

Playa Arcoiris - Bathing is not allowed in this place, but you will enjoy the beautiful rainbows that are created when the water hits the rocks.

Pilon de Azucar - The sugar pylon is a sacred site for the Wayuu community, you will have the option of hiking to the top or taking photos of this small mountain.

Playa Dorada - One of the most famous beaches in Cabo de La Vela, you will have space to enjoy the beach with calm waters and its beautiful yellow sand that gives it the famous name of “Playa Dorada”

Playa Ojo De Agua - An incredible place where you can appreciate the sunset while taking a bath on the beautiful beaches or appreciate the view at sunset.

Faro, Cabo de la Vela - The visit to this place can be optional, you can position yourself in agreement with the other travelers to see the sunset in this place, sometimes it is advisable to see it from Playa Ojo de Agua because when there are a lot of people the space is limited.

Punta Gallinas

Punta Gallinas - After a beautiful sunrise, you will have breakfast and then leave for Punta gallina, passing first through the Wind Farm, Bahía Portete, Bahía Honda where you will possibly have lunch or it could be later, Bahía Hondita, Dunas de Taroa where every year between March and May, a vast amount of dust from the Sahara Desert is brought by strong winds to increase the size of the dunes, meeting the imposing Caribbean Sea, then you will depart to the Mirador de Casares to enjoy the beautiful view of the bay, then you will go to the Punta Gallina Lighthouse, this being the northernmost point in all of South America, after being in this magical place, to end the day you will go to the accommodation to have dinner and rest.

Parque eólico Jepírachi - One of the famous parks of La Guajira, you can pass through the park appreciating the large structures that supply energy to a large part of the department and the country.

Bahia Portete - During the tour you will be able to appreciate the beautiful views of the different bays, including Portete Bay.

Bahia Hondita - The last bay that you will appreciate before reaching the magnificent destination of Punta Gallinas

Dunas de Taroa - When you arrive at Punta Gallinas you will find the impressive Taroa Dunes, a beautiful expanse of sand from the Sahara Desert. You will have space to take a bath in the icy waters that join the dunes.

Mayapo

Playas de Mayapo - Around 7 am you will leave the inn heading to the beaches of Mayapo. You will have time to enjoy Mayapo beach, one of the unmissable destinations on your trip to La Guajira. This area is ideal for practicing water sports as there are good winds, good waves and sandy beaches. In the middle of the afternoon and after a journey of approx. 40 minutes, you will arrive at your accommodation in Riohacha or continue your adventure.

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation 2 nights
  • Health insurance
Additional Information

Discover Alta Guajira on a unique trip! Immerse yourself in a multicultural experience. Meet travelers from all over the world while participating in fascinating cultural activities with the vibrant Wayuu community, you can enjoy their knowledge about astrology, learn from their craft weaving activities, share with your companions around a campfire listening to the history of the locals about their experiences. Experience the authenticity of Alta Guajira like never before!

  • The weather may not be suitable for babies
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michellec5169
Aug 12, 2024
Well-planned adventure - The landscape was so fascinating, and we got both beautiful views and a read list I understand of what life is like for the Wayuu people in the region. There are lots of stops to see sand dunes, lighthouses, cliffs and short hikes, as well as several beaches to swim at or relax at. The days are busy but the cadence is well planned out. The food is good and there are several options at each meal. No one is in a hurry at meals, but they’re all very welcoming and kind. There were options for accommodation and I stayed in hammocks both nights and absolutely loved it and slept very well. If you get an option to go to the turtle conservation center near Punta Gallinas I recommend it, it was a little extra but the money goes to the conservation (this tour company is the one that partners with local nonprofits to give back to the community) we got to see baby turtles! Franco was an awesome driver and guide, he answered lots of questions, was friendly and flexible, gave us options, and was patient when some of us had more rudimentary Spanish skills. He also drove very well during what is inevitably a very bumpy ride in this region. If you get car sick, make sure to bring motion sickness medication but it was an adventure and so so worth it!
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Elizabethce1723vr
Aug 12, 2024
Crossing to the guajira total fun - An unparalleled experience, enjoyed from start to finish. A family bond was created during the trip and new friendships are created. AND
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Departure61569002501
Aug 11, 2024
A tour worth taking - Highly recommended. Complied with schedules. They have variety in everyday dishes and the landscapes of each place are amazing.
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Viviana
Aug 10, 2024
Magic tour - It is an amazing plan, everything perfectly organized, very punctual, the friendliness from the reception at the agency until finishing the tour was incredible. Some details to improve, but not from the agency but from the hotel that belonged to us in the sail.
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Mar_asofiao2024
Aug 10, 2024
The whole trip, with our driver Albert was very good, all very responsible, the places very beautiful, the meals - The whole experience of meeting, the rooms, the attention, the food, the driver albert very attentive much loved, is very reliable with the support and security one feels with them, the very rich food, I would recommend the agency, the tour, I loved it, everything were amazing experiences
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Happiness15016213614
Aug 10, 2024
Everyone should try it. - An amazing tour, we loved it too much. I recommend you try the chinchorro on the first night to see how they do, the room is very comfortable too but the experience of the chinchorro must be had. If you have lunch in the dunes order the vegetarian, it is the richest of all
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Esteband393
Aug 10, 2024
100% recommended - Excellent service, very complete the tour and compliments with everything that was said... lodging, food, transportation everything was very good and a great experience
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Trail17209303338
Aug 10, 2024
An incredible adventure. - It's not like Colombia. Totally exotic. An adventure rich in emotion both humanly and at landscape level. Go to this agency with your eyes closed. There were six of us in the car, the other agencies eight... They are known to develop projects to support the development of indigenous communities. They're not here to line your pockets at your expense. And it feels.
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327marcol
Aug 8, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Fantastic landscapes, very interesting cultural experience, great variety of activities. We loved everything. It should be noted that it is not a Tour with Guide but there is an initial theoretical explanation before leaving and then the trip is made only with a driver. Our driver knew many interesting stories and things but it is difficult to interact with him if he does not speak perfect Spanish and knows the local accent. Anyway great experience
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320hugov
Aug 17, 2024
Thanks Joshua & Vladimir - We planned with this agency a 3D-2N tour in la Guajira. - Special mention first to first our driver Vladimir, who was an expert in driving, and making these long period of driving less inconfortable and as smooth as possible. - Special mention to our English speaking guide Joshua, who was able to explain us the history of this territory and of the Wayuu people. I strongly advice a guide, our experience with Joshua was really worth it, and we were really glad to be part of his last trip before he leaves the region. - On the trip itself, the amount of driving is not to be underestimated. Long journey of driving, with start around 6am, but the car was comfy, with AC. - Our night stays were as confortable as possible, we took a private room, and it eased the trip, as we had fans and a mattress for the nights. Considering again the long hours driving and most of the time bumpy, we were glad to have had a nice night. - On the food proposed on the trip, the tour only includes 1 portion of main course. Sometimes portions can be a bit small, so I would advice to shop some snacks for your 3 days. They provide tons of water so no need to buy some in advance. - The trip itself, even though it can be long and bumpy, is definitely worth it. Very diverse landscapes: Caraibean beaches, desert next to an light blue ocean, mountains. Maybe you regret you are not stopping more often along your x hrs drive to take pictures and enjoy everything you can see from the windows. But the stops we made, with our guide explanations, were mind-blowing. - To sum-up, strongly advice this tour, even though our very good experience relied a lot on Joshua organisation and willingness and our driver skills rather than on the agency itself, which sometimes was not super reactive.
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