Cabo de la Vela Beaches, Deserts and Landscapes 2-Day Tour from Santa Marta

Cabo de la Vela is a fishing village in the Guajira Peninsula, a desert territory largely inhabited by the indigenous Wayúu people. Called by the locals as Jepirra, this area in the northern tip of Colombia was believed to be a gate to the afterlife, where the souls of all the deceased travel to rest with the ancestors. Nowadays, Cabo is a hotbed of ecotourism especially during Easter and the months of December and January.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Day 1 - Santa Marta/Cabo de la Vela

Depart from your hotel in Santa Marta at dawn and head to Palomino for breakfast then continue to Riohacha and then Uribia, considered the indigenous capital of Colombia. Reach Cabo de la Vela after about 8 hours of traveling and have some delicious lunch and a well-deserved rest at the beautiful beach. Visit the most iconic spots of this area including El Pilón de Azúcar, El Faro, La Montaña Sagrada, El Desierto de la Ahuyama, and Playa Dorada. Then, venture to Pilón de Azúcar and its beautiful gold-sand beach and witness the glorious sunsets on the ocean. Head to the Rancheria for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 - Cabo de la Vela/La Guajira/Santa Marta

Depart early in the morning from Cabo de la Vela to Manaure, known for its sea salt reserves. Here, you'll visit the salt ponds and learn about the salt production process in the area. Continue to Riohacha in La Guajira where you'll have lunch and a panoramic tour around desert landscapes, giant dunes, the remote ranches, and fishing villages.

Your tour concludes with a transfer back to Santa Marta.

Includes

• Lodging for a night in the Rancheria 
• Pick up and drop off in Santa Marta via 4x4 vehicle
• Food and beverages during the tour
• Expert local guide
  
• Travel insurance

Excludes

• Visa and visa application fees
• Immunizations
• Tips and gratuities
  
• Personal expenses