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travel to
La Guajira

Everything you need to know to organize your trip to La Guajira, Colombia

Everything you need to know to organize
your trip to La Guajira, Colombia

Routes and connection

How to get there?

The most direct way to get there is through Riohacha, capital of the department.

From Riohacha, access to the rest of the territory is by land. For Alta Guajira, it is essential to hire local operators with 4×4 vehicles.

The most direct way to get there is through Riohacha,
capital of the department.

From Riohacha, access by land to the rest of the
territory. For Alta Guajira, it is essential
to hire local operators with 4×4 vehicles.

Aircraft

(Direct flights)

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Bus

(Intermunicipal)

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Internal mobility

Transportation

Getting around La Guajira requires combining different  eans of transportation, depending on the area:

Central and Southern La Guajira

Northern Guajira

(Cabo de la Vela, Punta Gallinas, Nazareth)

Urban

(Riohacha or Maicao)

Agree on fares before you travel

Accommodations

Where to sleep?

La Guajira offers accommodations according to area, travel style and comfort level.

Find the ideal one according to your route and what you want to experience.

La Guajira offers accommodations according to the
area, the style of travel and the level of comfort.

Find the ideal one according to your route and what
you want to experience.

Luxury accommodations

Zones:
Riohacha, Palomino, Dibulla.

Type of lodging:

  • Boutique hotels with air conditioning, swimming pool and local gastronomy.
  • Eco-lodges in front of the beach or the river.
  • Complete services: wifi, parking, spa (in some cases).

Ideal for: Travelers seeking comfort, privacy and good service.

Zones: Riohacha.

Type of lodging:

  • Chain or independent hotels in the city center.
  • Air-conditioned options, restaurant and access to transportation.
  • Basic services and proximity to places of interest.
Ideal for: Travelers seeking practicality, access to services and connection to urban life.
Zones: Palomino, Dibulla, intermediate rural areas

Type of lodging:

  • Ecohostels with a sustainable approach and rustic design.
  • Family-run lodges or rural inns with local charm.
  • Natural environment, tranquility and contact with the community.
Ideal for: Travelers who value sustainability, contact with nature and authentic experiences.
Areas: Cabo de la Vela, Punta Gallinas, Nazareth.

Type of lodging:

  • Traditional ranches managed by Wayuu communities.
  • Basic lodging: hammocks or beds in simple structures.
  • Authentic and cultural experience in remote landscapes.
Ideal for: Adventurers and explorers who want cultural immersion and direct contact with the indigenous territory.

Recommendations

Travel tips
and safety

To enjoy La Guajira with peace of mind, it is recommended to take into account the following aspects:

To enjoy La Guajira with peace of mind,
recommends taking into account the following aspects:

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Tourist Directory of La Guajira

1st Street No. 9-53, Riohacha
Wajira Akua Tour
wajiraakuatour2021@gmail.com
+573157802501
1st Street, Cabo de la Vela
Iisho Tours
iishotours@gmail.con
+573116673358
6th Avenue No. 4-14, Riohacha
Sol Guajiro Tours
solguajirotours@gmail.com
+573043542702
11th Street No. 5-43, Riohacha
Caribbean Sea DT
caribbeanschooldt@gmail.com
+573175862984
1st Street No. 7-47, Riohacha
La Guajira Cultura y Turismo
laguajiraculturayturismoagenci@gmail.com
+573225331312
1st Street No. 7-21, Riohacha
Kaishi Travel
adelgadorozco@yahoo.com
+573108854820
1st Street No. 9-53, Riohacha
Wajira Akua Tour
wajiraakuatour2021@gmail.com
+573157802501
1st Street, Cabo de la Vela
Iisho Tours
iishotours@gmail.con
+573116673358
6th Avenue No. 4-14, Riohacha
Sol Guajiro Tours
solguajirotours@gmail.com
+573043542702
11th Street No. 5-43, Riohacha
Caribbean Sea DT
caribbeanschooldt@gmail.com
+573175862984
1st Street No. 7-47, Riohacha
La Guajira Cultura y Turismo
laguajiraculturayturismoagenci@gmail.com
+573225331312
1st Street No. 7-21, Riohacha
Kaishi Travel
adelgadorozco@yahoo.com
+573108854820