La Guajira: 2-Day Cabo de la Vela and Manaure Tour

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Discover the beautiful landscapes of the Alta Guajira region on a 2-day tour from Riohacha. Visit the Manaure salt ponds, the Flamingo Valley, and the beaches of Pilón de Azúcar.

Highlights

  • Explore the beautiful landscapes of the Alta Guajira region
  • Discover the Manaure salt ponds and the Flamingo Valley
  • Visit the indigenous capital of Colombia, Uribia
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the desert and the sea
  • Relax on the beaches of Pilón de Azúcar

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Discover the beauty of the Alta Guajira region on a 2-day tour from Riohacha. Visit the salt ponds of Manaure, the indigenous capital of Uribia, and the beaches of Cabo de la Vela. Stay overnight in a typical Wayuu cabin. Day 1: After being picked up from your hotel in Riohacha, head to the salt ponds of Manaure. Admire the salt piles, recognized nationwide for their majesty as large mountains completely made of salt. Visit the entire salt complex in Manaure, where you will learn everything about salt production and see the 4,200 hectares used for its production, highlighting the crystallizers, industrial and artisanal ponds, and pink water pools. Appreciate the Flamingo Valley, and enjoy a lunch that will allow you to taste the best dishes the sea can offer. After resting for a while in Manaure, continue your adventure heading towards Cabo de la Vela. On the way, pass through Uribia, the indigenous capital of Colombia, via a road through the desert. Have a guided tour, enjoying the combination of the desert and the sea. Climb a small mountain for a beautiful view of the desert and the sea of Cabo de la Vela. Visit Rainbow Beach and the lighthouse. Then, move to the accommodation for dinner. Day 2: Enjoy breakfast in Cabo de la Vela. Visit the beaches of Pilón de Azúcar, a sacred place for the Wayuu indigenous people, where you will enjoy a morning of sun and beach. Return to the inn for lunch and prepare for your return to the city of Riohacha. Transfer to Riohacha.

Includes

Described transfers Assistance insurance One night of lodging in Cabo de la Vela Entry to Manaure salt ponds Flamingo Valley Salt Route Guidance 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts

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