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2-Day Tour in Cabo de la Vela
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2 Days
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Offered in: Spanish
Overview
Interact with the nature and be part of the culture of the indigenous Wayúu. We take you to Cabo de la Vela, the Salinas de Manaure and other special spots we have chosen for an unforgettable experience: You will feel the desert heat, pass trough untouched nature and sleep in humble indigenous acommodations in front of the sea. Please consider you will be in a remote part of the Country where the amenities such as water, electricity, internet etc. are not always available.
You help the local and indigenous community with your tour booking because we donate a percentage to social projects.
What's Included
- Visit and interaction with the Wayúu indigenous
- Dinner
- All Fees and Taxes
- Insurance
- Accomodation: A private Room instead of an Hammock is available for an additional cost of $30
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
At the crossroads, turn left at Estanco Palomino. In the middle of the street is a large teepee - the entrance of To'Buru. Here is the meeting point.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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What To Expect
On the way to Cabo de la Vela
10 Stops
Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
You will be able to see the majesty of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta on your way to Cabo de la Vela. The peaks are only 45 km away from the Caribbean coast. This makes the mountain range the highest coastal mountain range in the world.
• Admission Ticket Free
Riohacha
In the municipality of Riohacha is the Santuario de Fauna y Flora los Flamencos Natural Park, which is known for the Cuban flamingos (see our Flamingo Tour). In the capital of La Guajira, a typical Caribbean breakfast awaits you before continuing with the Tour.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Salinas de Manaure
Learn about the salt process, and see a pink lagoon with beautiful beaches - the Salinas de Manaure combine it all. A landscape that is not easily seen anywhere. Our bilingual guide will explain the entire process of extracting salt from the sea for free.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Uribia
We stop in the town of Uribia to buy gifts for the Wayúu children. Uribia was founded in 1935 in the heart of Wayúu Indigenous territory. The site was previously Chitki, known as the indigenous capital of Colombia. Part of the territory of the municipality consists of desert.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Cabo de La Vela
Welcome to our accommodation! We will spend one night here: The Cabo de la Vela is a cape on the northwestern coast of the Guajira Peninsula and is located in the northernmost region of South America. The Gulf of Darién stretches to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the north and east. The desert region around the Cabo de la Vela is inhabited by the indigenous Wayúu people. Here we will make is a short break to enjoy lunch with a unique view above the Cabo de la Vela. After visiting some of the touristic attractions like Playa Arcoiris, Cerro Pilón de Azúcar, Playa Ojo de Agua and el Faro, we eat here also Dinner and spent the night here on traiditional hammocks.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Playa Arcoiris is a good place to understand and respect the power of the sea. The name "Rainbow Beach" comes from the fact that the impact of the water against the rocks of the coast causes the sun's rays to break through the splashes and forms a rainbow - a great natural spectacle.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Three hours north of Riohacha, at Cabo de La Vela, rises the Pilón de Azúcar. One has the impression that the peaked mountain rises several kilometers, but it can be climbed in just under 15 minutes. Arriving at the top of this small mountain, where stands an altar of the Virgin of Fátima, you can enjoy the refreshing breeze and a magnificent view of the Caribbean Sea.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Playa Ojo de Agua is stucked between the coast of Cabo de la Vela and its Wayuú ranches. Gentle waves sway along the secluded, white sandy beaches and invite you to take a refrescing swim.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Let the day end with one of the best sunsets in Colombia: Enjoy the the spectacular view from Faro at Cabo de la Vela. It is a mystical place that is not overrun with tourists.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Grupo de Interpretes Ambientales Wayuu Apushi Ipuana
You can visit one village of the indigenous Wayuu tribe at the Guajira peninsula and spend some free timer here. The Wayúu economy is one of survival with grazing activities, artisanal fishing, handicrafts and seasonal agriculture according to the rainy season. Cultural obligations, such as collaboration for payments, are an important part of the economic capacity of indigenous castes and families. According to their worldview, the spirit of the wind drives the cloud, which fertilizes the mountains with its rain. In his integral thought, the forms of nature are intimately linked with the future of the human being.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : You sleep right at the beach in an indigenous hammock, the chinchorro wayuú.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Return to Palomino
4 Stops
Cabo de La Vela
Wake up in the front of the carribean Sea of Cabo de la Vela. After a typical breakfast at the Beach, you have some free time until 1pm, when we start our return. Just visit the places you habe met yesterday or take some photos at the Wayúu village.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Riohacha
In the municipality of Riohacha is the Santuario de Fauna y Flora los Flamencos Natural Park, which is known for the Cuban flamingos (see our Flamingo Tour). In the capital of La Guajira, a typical Caribbean breakfast awaits you before continuing with the Tour.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
With an extension of approximately 1,2 km, this boardwalk borders the beaches where you can appreciate the beautiful sunsets enjoying a cold drink and learning more about the Wayú culture through its handicrafts. There is also the Monument to the Wayú palabrero. The boardwalk is not very big, but it is worth going out for a walk around this place and going for a photograph to the "Yo Amo Riohacha" that is found on this promenade, as well as the mouth of the Ranchería River in the sea.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Palomino
End the day back in Palomino. Here you can do one thing above all: lie in seclusion in a hammock under palm trees on the beach and forget the time. During the day, around noon, a large flock of pelicans flies by, which you can watch from the hammock
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by To'Buru • Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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