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The dunes of Taroa (Dunas de Taroa) Guajira

The slope of the sandy mountain is steep, and its summit affords a view of the Caribbean Sea.It might seem like a mirage, but this is the landscape of the dunes of Taroa in Punta Gallinas, the northernmost site of Colombia…

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The Sugar Pylon (Pilon de Azucar) Guajira

Three hours north of Riohacha, on Cape La Vela, is what is known as The Sugar Pylon (el Pilón de Azúcar), a hill whose summit seems far away, but which can be reached on foot in only 15 minutes. The heights of this…

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Cabo de La Vela ( Cape of Sails ) Guajira

Cabo de la Vela (cape of sails) is a headland in the Guajira Peninsula in Colombia with an adjacent small fishing village. It is a popular ecotourism destination of the Caribbean Region of Colombia…

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The dunes of Taroa (Dunas de Taroa) Guajira

The slope of the sandy mountain is steep, and its summit affords a view of the Caribbean Sea.It might seem like a mirage, but this is the landscape of the dunes of Taroa in Punta Gallinas, the northernmost site of Colombia…

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Wayuu Crafts Guajira

The ethnic groups are established by different families and in the work of the crafts each family tries to transmit Wayuu artisan art to their generations in order to contribute to the economy of their group…

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Wayúu Settlements (Rancherias Wayúu)

Wayúu women, adorned in colorful body wraps, chase a man dressed in a guayuco. They all dance barefoot to the beat of traditional drums. This is the yonna dance, which can be seen at Wayúu settlements near Riohacha and elsewhere…

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The beaches of Mayapo Guajira

Located a mere half an hour north of Riohacha by car, the beaches of Mayapo are a place where you can find indigenous Wayúu handicrafts. The Mayapo beaches are known for their strong winds…

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The Beaches of Camarones (Playa Camarones) Guajira

Wayúu women, adorned in colorful body wraps, chase a man dressed in a guayuco. They all dance barefoot to the beat of traditional drums. This is the yonna dance, which can be seen at Wayúu settlements near Riohacha and elsewhere…

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