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RNT No. 645

DESERT GUAJIRA

(4 Nights 5 Days)

The Macuira Park, located in the northern part of the La Guajira department, is considered an oasis. Within its territory, you can find four different types of forests, including a dwarf cloud forest (typical of Andean forests) and a dry forest with dunes in the midst of the mountain range. Punta Gallinas, the northernmost point of South America, is a place full of cliffs, pristine beaches, and impressive dunes that captivate its visitors. The Cabo de la Vela is a place full of magical realism where imposing semi-desert landscapes blend with the green of the sea.

Day 1: Riohacha - Nazareth

 

Pickup in the city of Riohacha. We depart early (5:00 - 5:30 am) towards the most mystical point in La Guajira, Nazareth (approximately 8 hours in the dry season). We will make a stop in the municipality of Uribía for breakfast. Arrival in Nazareth. Lunch (if weather conditions allow). In the afternoon, we will visit the beaches of Nueva York, where we will enjoy a beach afternoon. In the late afternoon, we will take the opportunity to explore the town, interact with the local population, appreciate and purchase Guajira textiles.

 

Dinner and accommodation.

Day 2: Nazareth

 

Breakfast, and we get ready to head to the Macuira National Natural Park, considered a green oasis in the midst of the semi-desert area of ​​Alta Guajira. There, we will take a approximately 3-hour hike where we will visit the Wotkasainru'u stream, where, according to Wayuu mythology, Worunka, the woman with a toothed vagina, gave birth to the human Wayuu and the colors of the birds. We will also visit the Aleewolu dunes, sand dunes surrounded by a dwarf cloud forest.

Return to the lodge. Lunch and free afternoon to recharge.

Day 3: Nazareth - Punta Gallinas

 

Breakfast. We start a new day and head towards Punta Gallinas (approximately three and a half hours), where we will visit the beautiful Taroa dunes, where we will have the opportunity to walk these immense sand mountains. Next, we will go to the northernmost point in South America, recharge our energy, and create our own totem with the stones of the place.

Day 4: Punta Gallinas - Cabo de la Vela

 

Continue to enjoy a new sunrise, take photos that couldn't be captured yesterday, appreciating once again the spectacular landscape of this new day.

We now head to Cabo de la Vela (approximately 3 hours), where we will visit the Ojo de Agua beaches. In the evening, we will go to the lighthouse where we will witness a Guajiro sunset.

Day 5: Cabo de la Vela - Riohacha

 

Breakfast. Transfer to one of the most beautiful beaches in La Guajira, El Pilón de Azúcar. After enjoying a morning at the beach, we return to the lodge for lunch. After a rest, we head to the city of Riohacha. End of the tour.

Prices per person (Taxes not included)

Validity: January 31, 2024

LOW SEASON

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Tipo de Alojamiento
1 Pasajero PRECIO x persona
2 Pasajeros PRECIO x persona
3 Pasajeros PRECIO x persona
4 Pasajeros PRECIO x persona
5 ó 6 Pasajeros PRECIO x persona
CAMA / Bed
$6.662.700 COP
$3.629.500COP
$2.783.800 COP
$2.356.500COP
$2.101.900 COP
CHINCHORRO / Hammock
$6.116.600COP
$3.540.900 COP
$2.295.200COP
$2.267.900COP
$2.013.300COP

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HIGH SEASON

(Holy Week. June 15 to July 21. December 15 to January 20 and rainy season)

Tipo de Alojamiento
1 Pasajero PRECIO x persona
2 Pasajeros PRECIO x persona
3 Pasajeros PRECIO x persona
4 Pasajeros PRECIO x persona
5 ó 6 Pasajeros PRECIO x persona
CAMA / Bed
$6.862.600COP
$3.738.400COP
$2.867.400COP
$2.427.200COP
$2.164.900COP
CHINCHORRO / Hammock
$6.214.400COP
$3.611.800 COP
$2.341.00COP
$2.313.300COP
$2.053.600COP

Note: Thursday and Friday nights of Holy Week on December 24th and December 31st, Christmas, and New Year's Eve have an additional surcharge for cultural activities.

Included services:

 

Transfers as described. Medical assistance insurance for 5 days. Five nights of accommodation in typical lodges. Meals: 5 lunches, 4 dinners, and 4 breakfasts. Tour of the Manaure salt flats. Tour of Macuira National Natural Park.

Services not included:

 

Breakfast on the first day, Tips, Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Expenses not specified in the program.

CO Colombia certificate, the brand of a country
Tourist quality certificate

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To keep in mind:

  1. On the first day, it is recommended to have a nutritious breakfast before starting the tour, as meals included in the plan begin with lunch on day 1.

  2. Accommodation: Lodging in Cabo de la Vela and Ranchería is in typical Wayuu huts or thatched shelters made of yotojoro (resistant wood extracted from the heart of the cactus). Accommodation can be in a hammock or bed.

  3. Guajira Tours states that if any of the activities described in the plan cannot be carried out due to circumstances beyond the agency's control, such as weather conditions or public order issues, among others, Guajira Tours Ltda. may provide alternative activities.

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