Private Tour

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

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Overview

Available languages

Spanish

2 days

Mobile ticket

The Cabo de la Vela Tour takes you to know one of the most impressive and beautiful landscapes that Colombia has. An ideal place to enjoy the spectacular union between the desert and the Caribbean Sea. Cabo de la Vela gives you the opportunity to live a wonderful travel experience in communion with the culture and traditions of the Wayuu Indians. In Cabo de la Vela you will contemplate the majestic sunset over the Caribbean Sea from the Lighthouse in Cabo de la Vela.

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Riohacha - Cabo de la Vela

Accommodations

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

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

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

DINNER

Dinner

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

1

Uribia

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Salinas de Manaure

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.

1 hour • Admission Included
3

Cabo de la Vela Beach

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.

3 hours • Admission Included
Day 2

Cabo de la Vela - Riohacha

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Pilon de Azucar

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.

3 hours • Admission Included
2

Cabo de La Vela

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

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Dinner

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast

Translate to english

Pickup points

Riohacha Airport

Riohacha Colombia

Hostel Laguna Sala By FSL

Calle 3 4 81 Riohacha Colombia

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

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  • Visita la guajira

    Y2722LWkellya,Aug 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    La Guajira is unique. When you come to La Guajira, you realize that it is another Colombia, a Colombia with more than 50 years of difference, but the nature and the customs are unique. The people are very friendly. I recommend it.

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