Welcome to Riohacha
Riohacha, traditionally the end of the line, is the gateway to the northern, semiarid desert region of La Guajira and retains more than a little frontier-town feeling. As tourism in the peninsula has developed in recent years, Riohacha has become an unlikely traveler hub of sorts and you may find yourself spending the night here on the way to or from more isolated and beautiful parts of Colombia. The town isn't teeming with things to do, but it's pleasant enough; there's a 5km-long beach strewn with palm trees, and the long pier, constructed in 1937, makes for a lovely evening stroll. Despite Riohacha's oppressive daytime heat, there's generally a cool breeze coming in off the Caribbean, and the town is friendly and welcoming.
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Papillon surf y aventura
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productEs uno de los sitios mas tranquilos del caribe colombiano. Perfecto para descansar y tomar clases de surf para un nivel de principiantes.Duration: 1 dayLocation: Camellon de Riohacha, Riohacha, La Guajira DepartmentPalomino y sus alrededores posee extensas playas. La mayorias sin tanta gente, con hermosos rios y buenas olas para practicar el surf. A demas posse una rica gastronomia. Duration: 2 daysLocation: Playas de Palomino, Palomino, La Guajira DepartmentEn este sitio. Puedes ver la cultura wayuu. Disfrutar de los flamencos rosados en su habitad natural. Degustar la gastronomía y recibir tus primeras clases de surf. Duration: 1 dayLocation: Los Flamencos Nature Sanctuary
6 Day Colombia Caribbean Beaches Tayrona Taironaka and La Guajira
Day 1:SANTA MARIA – TAYRONA NATIONAL PARKTransfer from the airport of Santa Marta to Tayrona National Park.Overnight in hotel Cabañas Arrecifes. Day 2 (B):TAYRONA BEACHFree day in Tayrona to relax at the white beaches.Overnight in hotel Cabañas Arrecifes. Day 3 (B):TAIRONAKA – DON DIEGO RIVERTransfer to Taironaka. Relax while floating down the river of Don Diego, enjoy the nature around you, and go back by boat. Then a transfer back to Tayrona.Overnight in hotel Cabañas Arrecifes. Day 4 (B,L,D):RIOHACHA, URIBIA, MANAURE, CABO DE VELA, PILÓN DE AZÚCAR, EL FAROTransfer to Riohacha. You will have a visit to Uribia, Manaure and the salt complex. Then you will have a typical lunch in Cabo de Vela. After the lunch you will visit Pilón de Azúcar beach and enjoy a sunset in El Faro. You will have dinner that night.Overnight in typical chincorro hammocks Day 5 (B,L,D):PUNTA GALLINAS, PARQUE EÓLICO, PUERTO BOLÍVAR, BAHÍA DE PORTETE, PUSHEO, LAS DUNAS, TAROA BEACH, PUNTA GALLINASAfter breakfast you will go to Punta Gallinas, passing by Parque Eólico, Puerto Bolívar and Bahía de Portete. Then you will have a lunch in Pusheo before visiting Las Dunas, Taroa beach and the lighthouse of Punta Gallinas. Then you will have dinner together.Overnight in typical typical chincorro hammocks Day 6 (B,L,):URIBIA, BAHÍA HONDITA, PUSHEO BEACH, RIOHACHAAfter breakfast you will go to Uribia. On you way you will visit Bahía Honditaby boat. There you will visit Pusheo beach. After your lunch in Uribia, you will go to Riohacha at last.