Punta Gallinas & Cabo de la Vela • 3 Days

I was surprised by this place. Beautiful beaches, lots of little restaurants, and hotels. Very touristy. A little disappointed I didn’t spend the night and see what more was there. The place had a bit of a hippie vibe.

This was definitely an experience. The landscapes were incredible! Unique mix of desert and sea with basically no one else around. However, we spent a lot of time in the car. In addition, we drove through extremely poor regions where the villagers are asking for food and water. One certainly feels like a privileged, white person being driven around, with proper meals and drinks, while the local people are struggling next door. The kind of trip that makes you think. Our guide was not really a guide, more of a driver. He was an incredible driver! A good man with a good heart that cared about the indigenous people. However, we were a bit disappointed since we were expecting a guide that would tell us about the history of the area and the people's customs. If you asked he would volunteer some information, but otherwise stayed quiet. If the guide tells you to get some cookies to give to the kids, don't get just one pack. Buy ALL the cookies! I booked directly with Toburu because it was discounted price. They had different prices based on the size of the group. We were just two people so we paid a steeper price but still shared the tour with 4 other people. The actual tour was done by Altaguajira, Toburu tours organized our trip with them and arranged transport from Palomino to Rihocha (and back, though the driver showed up 1 hour late).

As a family with a toddler, this trip was a borderline experience. The tour really leads to nowhere - desert, beaches and desert let us relax. But you also have to be aware that this also comes at a price: No internet and phone. On the tour, there were some young fellow travellers who complained - perhaps not suitable for mobile phone addicts. We preferred to dedicate ourselves to the unique sunsets and enjoyed the time on the beaches and in the dunes. For these unique impressions we also gladly accepted the lack of comfort - how else are you supposed to get close to the indigenous people and their lifestyle when you are too attached to amenities such as electricity and bathrooms?!

The 3 days tour to Punta Gallinas & Cabo de la Vela was incredible, we were very lucky that our tour guide was so charmy and knew everything about the place, La Guajira is a wonderful place in Colombia, full of colors and great scenery, the beaches around the place are so wonderful, and punta gallinas located in the far north hemisphere of the south American continent is a place with unique energy and beautiful landscapes, Amazing! is all I can say...

La Guajira, Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas are beautiful places full of contrasts and incredible landscapes that look like works painted by Mother Nature. I am grateful to know those deserts and ancient cultures - it is ideal for travelers who love responsible tourism. Especially Cabo de la Vela is a desert region; therefore, it is important that you wear sunscreen, wear a cap or hat, comfortable clothes for the journey and swimwear for when you arrive at the beaches. Always carry a bottle of water with you to keep you hydrated. But the Guide tells you it is necessary and gives you a good time! Thank you for the 3 unforgettable days!