La Guajira is a desert peninsula in northern Colombia, with places such as Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas, which are very attractive because they contrast with the sea, the sun, the salt and the desert shrubs.
It is one of the driest areas of Colombia, its temperatures oscillate between 27ºC and 30 ° C, with maximums of up to 45 ° C, Its inhabitants have learned to take advantage of the geography and the conditions of the Guajiro territory to give rise to one of the communities indigenous strongest and most conserved in Latin America: the Wayuu, children of land and rain, settled in houses made in “Yotocoro” (Heart of Cactus) and bahareque, which contrast with the vivid colors of the hammocks or chinchorros woven by women belonging to the Wayuu ethnic group.
The Guajira peninsula, in addition to having a desert bordering extensive beaches with calm waters, offers its visitors a large number of exotic places with a nature full of photogenic and attractive landscapes which makes this beautiful place an excellent setting for the practice of ecotourism and adventure sports, besides being able to observe the best sunset in Colombia.
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Tours to Alta Guajira
Cabo de la Vela Tour
Cabo de la Vela ✅ is a wonderful tourist destination in the department of La Guajira, It is located in the northern part of the continent, it is undoubtedly a special place to observe in detail a magnificent sunset.
Punta Gallinas Tour
When you are in Punta Gallinas ✅ you will find yourself in the northernmost point of South America, this tourist destination is located in the desert of the Guajira and hosts exotic landscapes full of magic and culture.
La Alta Guajira
Map of the Guajira
