Punta Gallinas y Cabo de la Vela

Punta Gallinas is the northernmost tip of South America, located at the northern end of the Guajira Peninsula in Colombia, facing the waters of the Caribbean Sea.
It is an end of land that goes into the sea in a northwestern direction and closes a set of accidents that make up a bay of the peninsula that runs from Punta Gallinas to Cabo de la Vela or Jepirra (in Wayuu). Between both points are Puerto Bolivar, Bahía Portete and Bahía Honda.
Near Punta Gallinas, there is a community of the Wayuu ethnic group, one of the few South American cultures that preserve intact their ancestral traditions. It is an impressive natural scenery of plateaus, dunes and rocky cliffs, which emerge from the sea, embracing Hondita Bay. It has an immense dune that reaches 60 meters high that rises like a wall right on the seashore.

Itinerary

Day 1: Santa Marta – Riohacha – Manaure – Cabo de la Vela

Pass By: Santa Marta, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality, Magdalena Department
- We will start picking up tourists at their hotels/hostels from 04:30 am, after which we will take the road from Santa Marta to Riohacha.
- When we arrive at Palomino, after two hours by car we will make a brief break for breakfast and if we have favorable weather, to be able to admire the Picos Nevados of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
- We will continue our journey by car to the indigenous capital of La Guajira, Uribia, passing through the city of Riohacha.
- In Uribia we will make a stop to buy snacks and take pictures, after which we will continue our journey through the Ahuyama desert to Cabo de la Vela.


Stop At: Cabo de La Vela, Cabo de La Vela, La Guajira Department
- When we arrive at Cabo de la Vela we will have lunch at a Wayuu ranch.
- We will have free time to rest and take pictures.
Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Cerro Pilón de Azúcar, Uribia, La Guajira, Colombia
- After that we will leave by car to El Pilón de Azúcar and Playa Dorada where we will spend about 2hrs, this last place where you will be able to take a bath.
- Between 5:30pm and 6:00pm we will go to the Lighthouse, where we will be able to see one of the most beautiful sunsets in the country.
Duration: 2 minutes

Pass By: Cabo de La Vela, Cabo de La Vela, La Guajira Department
- Our last stop of the day will be at the Ojo de Agua to take some time to bathe.
- We will end the day with dinner at the Rancheria and spend the night in a chinchorro.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Typical breakfast of the region, special dishes for vegetarians.
• Lunch: Typical lunch of the region, special dishes for vegetarians.
• Dinner: Typical dinner of the region, special dishes for vegetarians.
Accommodation included: Accommodation will be in the Ranchería or tourist inn in front of the sea and you will sleep in a chinchorro.


Day 2: Cabo de la Vela – Punta Gallinas

Stop At: Punta Gallinas, Carrera 5 3a 02, Uribia Colombia
- We will leave around 04:00 am from the ranchería to Puerto Bolívar.
- After Puerto Bolivar, we will take the road to Punta Gallinas.
- We will have breakfast in Punta Gallinas.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bahia Hondita, Uribia, La Guajira, Colombia
- Then we will have an outing to the desert where we will visit Hondita Bay, Taroa Dunes and the Lighthouse.
- We will have lunch at the Rancheria.
- We will have free time to rest and take pictures.
- We will have dinner at the Rancheria and spend the night in a chinchorro.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Typical Breakfast
• Lunch: Typical Lunch
• Dinner: Typical Dinner
Accommodation included: The accommodation will be in the Rancheria or tourist inn in front of the sea and you will sleep in a chinchorro.


Day 3: Punta Gallinas – Cabo de la Vela – Manaure – Riohacha – Santa Marta

Stop At: Manaure, Manaure, La Guajira Department
- We will leave Puerto Bolivar and have breakfast at Cabo de la Vela.
- On the way we will make a break in Manaure where we will learn about the salt collection process.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Camellon de Riohacha, Riohacha Colombia
- We will have an optional 15min walk and free time for the scenery, after which we will continue on our way to Riohacha.
- We will have lunch in Riohacha around noon.
- After lunch we will return to the road and pass by the Malecón where we will take some time to buy handicrafts and souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Santa Marta, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality, Magdalena Department
- When we return to the road we will go directly to Santa Marta where we will finish our tour in the afternoon.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Typical Breakfast
• Lunch: Typical Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 04:30 AM
Duração: 3 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• 3x Breakfast
• 2x Dinner
• 3x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 2 nights
• Entry/Admission - Punta Gallinas
• Entry/Admission - Camellon de Riohacha

Não Incluído

• DOES NOT INCLUDE food or services not mentioned.

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