La Guajira

COL-57 / 4-day Trip

La Guajira

This 4-day trip features a 4-Wheel drive over the vast dry deserts of the Guajira peninsula and includes a visit to the northernmost point in South America: Punta Gallinas. In this breath-taking place, the extensive sand dunes meet the Caribbean Sea, a landscape of stunning beauty and contrast.

In this region, indigenous communities like the Wayuu, along with peasant families, share their ancestral knowledge and ways of life, rooted in a deep connection with their environment.

This trip combines adventure and learning, revealing how the traditions of these communities are intertwined with sustainability and spirituality. Visitors will have the unique opportunity for understanding community resource management and the vision of balance with the land that guides the indigenous cultures.

NOTE: The visit to Los Flamencos Flora and Fauna Sanctuary can take place on day 1 or on day 4 according the travelers’ arrival and departure schedule.
NOTE: This trip is available in private or shared services.


Day 1Arrival in Riohacha
Day 2Cabo de la Vela
Day 3Punta Gallinas – the Northernmost point of South America
Day 4Cabo de la Vela – Riohacha – Los Flamencos

Tags: Punta Gallinas, Colombia, Cabo de la Vela, Add-ons, Nature & Culture, Riohacha, Taroa, Guajira