(Full Day)
From $210.000

Live a cultural and gastronomic experience designed to immerse you in the Wayúu universe through its typical dishes and traditional rituals. You will learn how to prepare friche and chirrinchi, two culinary symbols of the region, in a collective kitchen led by women of the community. The day also includes Yonna dance presentations and conversations about the indigenous cosmovision. Recommended for those who are looking for more than landscapes: to get to know the people and their customs.

(Full Day)

Wayúu gastronomy and Yonna Dance

From $210.000

Live a cultural and gastronomic experience designed to immerse you in the Wayúu universe through its typical dishes and traditional rituals. You will learn how to prepare friche and chirrinchi, two culinary symbols of the region, in a collective kitchen led by women of the community. The day also includes Yonna dance presentations and conversations about the indigenous cosmovision. Recommended for those who are looking for more than landscapes: to get to know the people and their customs.

For all

Accessible

Not Pet-friendly

Includes

tour a la alta guajira

4x4 Transportation

experiencias de la guajira

Feeding

experiencias

Insurance

Important notes

  • This activity is an immersion in the Wayúu cosmovision, through its gastronomy, music, dance and oral narratives.
  • You will learn how to prepare and taste friche (a typical goat meat dish) and chirrinchi (an artisanal drink).
  • Chirrinchi is a drink with alcoholic content. Its consumption is voluntary and moderate, only for adults.
  • A presentation of the Yonna dance of the Wayúu culture. This dance symbolizes balance and spiritual connection.

Itinerary of the experience

Pick up in Riohacha and transfer to the Wayúu ranchería.
09:00 a.m.

Start your adventure with a departure from your hotel or meeting point in Riohacha to an authentic Wayuu ranchería, located in the middle Guajira. The tour will take you through characteristic landscapes of La Guajira while you prepare to live a unique cultural experience with one of the most representative indigenous communities of Colombia.

Pick up in Riohacha and transfer to the Wayúu ranchería.
Preparation and tasting of typical dishes
09:30 a.m.

Upon arrival at the ranchería, you will begin the day with the preparation and tasting of friche, one of the most representative dishes of Wayúu gastronomy, made from goat meat. This gastronomic experience is accompanied by the tasting of chirrinchi, a traditional artisanal drink that is usually shared in celebrations within the community.

A unique opportunity to connect with the authentic flavors of La Guajira and learn about the cultural meaning behind each preparation.

Preparation and tasting of typical dishes
Yonna dance exhibition and cultural talk
11:00 a.m.

Next, you will enjoy a live presentation of the Yonna dance, a powerful Wayúu cultural expression loaded with symbolism, where men and women of the community represent ancestral rituals through movement.

This experience is complemented with a guided talk about the spiritual and cultural significance of the Yonna, as well as the traditions and beliefs of the Wayúu people, giving you a deep understanding of their identity and cosmovision.

Yonna dance exhibition and cultural talk
Typical Wayúu culture lunch
01:00 p.m.

Enjoy a typical Wayúu lunch, carefully prepared by members of the community at the ranchería. Each dish reflects the authentic flavors of La Guajira and the culinary richness of this ancestral culture, offering a meaningful gastronomic experience.

Typical Wayúu culture lunch
Return to the city of Riohacha
03:00 p.m.

After an authentic and enriching experience with the Wayúu community, you will return to the city of Riohacha, taking with you not only memories, but also a deep understanding of their traditions, values and way of life.

Return to the city of Riohacha

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