PALOMINO + PUNTA GALLINAS 5 DAYS
EXPLORE LA GUAJIRA FROM END TO END
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DAY 1
PALOMINO
Departing from Riohacha.
We'll begin our journey in Palomino, one of La Guajira's iconic towns, a hidden gem nestled between the mountains and the Caribbean Sea. We'll hike through the jungle, encountering indigenous communities along the way, and reach a point where we'll gently float down the river to its mouth. Lunch will be waiting for us on the beach. After lunch, we'll head to our accommodation. You'll enjoy the facilities and have the opportunity to explore this bohemian Caribbean town.
Includes Day 1:
Ecological hike through the mountains
Palomino River Tubing
Room
Typical Beach Lunch (vegetarian option)
Guiding
I support communities
Does not include Day 1:
Dinner (Discover Palomino: walk the town at night and discover its gastronomy)
Places:
Palomino Town – Sierra Nevada – Palomino River
DAY 2
THE FLAMINGO SANCTUARY
We’ll head toward the Camarones marsh, where a traditional cayuco—handcrafted with care by local experts—will be waiting for us. We’ll hop on and, guided by the wind, gently navigate through the lagoon until we find the Pink Flamingos. We’ll have time to admire their beauty and take incredible photos of them.
After returning to shore, we’ll explore a bit more of local life, guided by Salin, our Wayuu guide.
We’ll then continue toward Riohacha, where we’ll spend the night to rest and prepare for the next experience.
Departure from Palomino: 8:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
Included – Day 2
• Breakfast
• Traditional cayuco ride
• Flamingo watching
• Visit to Wayuu communities
• Accommodation
• Traditional lunch (vegetarian option available)
• Guidance & transport
Not Included – Day 2
• Dinner (Free time – explore the city at your own pace)
Places visited
Riohacha – Camarones village – Camarones marsh – Santuario de Fauna y Flora – Ranchería Pushaina (Camarones)
THE 3RD
RIOHACHA > PUNTA GALLINAS
Let the adventure begin! We'll travel through salt lagoons and cactus forests along the road that will take us to Manaure. There, we'll stop and learn about the salt production process. Then we'll venture into the endless and magical desert, heading towards the northernmost point of South America, Punta Gallinas! We'll visit the Taroa Dunes (kilometers of sand that gently slope down to the Caribbean Sea), go to the Punta Gallinas lighthouse (the northernmost point of the continent), and spend the night in a magical spot in the middle of the desert, under millions of stars.
Departure from Riohacha: 7:00 am
Includes Day 3
Breakfast
Private Room or hammock
Typical Lunch (vegetarian option)
Dinner at Punta Gallinas
Local guide & Specialized 4x4 transport
Places:
Riohacha - Mayapo - El Pájaro - Salinas de Manaure - Uribía (Indigenous Capital) - Playa Can Can - Dunas de Taroa - Faro de Punta Gallinas (Northernmost point of South America)
THE 4TH
PUNTA GALLINAS > CABO DE LA VELA
We'll explore the desert in the morning, heading towards the majestic viewpoints overlooking the endless bays of Portete. Then we'll continue along the road to Cabo de la Vela for lunch. This will be at a traditional Wayuu ranchería, where we'll share legends and culture. After lunch, we'll enjoy a tour of the most iconic spots (Rainbow Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Ojo de Agua Beach) and watch the sunset from the legendary Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse. As night falls, dinner and a cocktail or other beverage await us, bringing an incredible day to a close.
Includes Day 4
Breakfast
Private Room or hammock
Typical Lunch (vegetarian option)
Dinner (Wayuu Ranch)
Local guide & Specialized 4x4 transport
I support communities
Places:
Casares Viewpoint - Portete Bay - Cabo de la Vela Village "Jepira" - Pushaina Ranch - Rainbow Beach - Sugarloaf - Ojo de Agua Beach - The Lighthouse.
THE 5TH
CAPE OF THE VELA > RIOHACHA
After breakfast, and after enjoying a bit more of Cabo de la Vela, with its calm and shallow waters, we continue along the Desert Route until we reach Uribía, the Indigenous capital of Colombia. There, we’ll explore part of its history and local culture in the context of the town.
We then head toward a hidden and pristine beach: Mayapo. We’ll have lunch here, enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the sea, and later continue toward our final destination: Riohacha.
This is how an unforgettable experience with SUMAJ TOURS in La Guajira, Colombia, comes to an end.
Included – Day 5
• Breakfast
• Traditional lunch (vegetarian option available)
• Local Baquiano (local guide) & specialized 4x4 transport
Places visited
Desert of La Ahuyama – Desert Salt Flats – Cactus Forest – Uribía (Indigenous Capital) – Mayapo (Ancestral Coastal Village) – Riohacha (Capital of La Guajira)
Not Included
• Flights or transport to the meeting point
• Meals not specified
• Personal expenses and souvenirs
• Optional activities
• Tips
• Dinner on days 1 and 2 (walk through the town at night and discover its cuisine)
Our Experience Includes
Cultural immersion – Cultural context – Wayuu driver–guide – Support to local communities – Full-risk travel insurance – Wayuu handcrafted souvenir
All-Inclusive Rates per Person
• $1.480.000 COP (2 nights in chinchorro – 2 nights in shared room)
• $1.620.000 COP (4 nights in private room)
• $1.860.000 COP (solo traveler, private room – 3 nights)
• $1.680.000 COP (solo traveler, chinchorro – 2 shared nights + 2 nights in chinchorro)
“The order of the itinerary may vary depending on weather, social, or logistical conditions.”
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