Hiking in an Oasis in the Desert
From COP 2'600'000
From walking across vast deserts to breathing the fresh air of the cloud forest in the heart of Macuira, you will experience an 8-hour hike through this oasis in the desert. This journey will allow you to learn and deeply understand our ancient culture, our history, and our customs. You will discover where our souls go after leaving mma' (Earth), learn about our closest allies in health – traditional medicinal plants – and visit the place where, according to our mythology, the fourth Wayuu generation was born. You will feel the magic of watching the sunset from the northernmost point of South America, where sunsets look like scenes from a movie.
The Wayuu territory awaits you.
ITINERARY
Day 1
- Departure from the city of Riohacha at 7:00 AM (pick-up at the airport or hotel).
- Visit to an Indigenous community for a cultural immersion.
- Visit to the artisanal salt ponds in Manaure at 11:00 AM.
- Stop in Uribia, the Indigenous capital of Colombia, at 11:30 AM.
- Arrival at Cabo de la Vela at approximately 1:00 PM.
- Lunch and visits to: Punta Arcoiris, Pilón de Azúcar, Playa Dorada, Playa Ojo de Agua.
- Sunset view from the lighthouse at Cabo de la Vela.
- Dinner and accommodation at 8:00 PM.
Day 2
- Breakfast at 7:00 AM.
- Departure to Siapana, passing by the Jepirachi Wind Farm, Bahía Portete, and Bahía Honda.
- Lunch in Pusheo at 12:00 PM.
- Stops at rancherías in Paraíso, La Unión, Tawaira, Monserrate, and Siapana.
- Sunset view from the Siapana territory.
- Dinner at 7:00 PM.
- Accommodation in comfortable chinchorros at 8:00 PM.
Day 3 - Approx. 7-hour Hike through the PNN Macuira
- Departure from Siapana at 5:00 AM.
- Arrival at the meeting point in Siapana for hiking.
- Guided hike with a local interpreter, starting from the National Park Office.
- Breakfast at 700 meters above sea level, at the top of the Macuira.
- Visit to the Alewolu sand dunes, mythological stones, and medicinal plants.
- Lunch in Nazareth at 2:00 PM.
- Departure to Punta Gallinas at 3:00 PM.
- Sunset view from the Taroa dunes.
- Dinner in Punta Gallinas at approximately 6:30 PM.
- Accommodation as per plan.
Day 4
- Artisan fishing and mangrove route at 5:00 AM.
- Departure from Playa La Boquita to Bahía Honda.
- Breakfast.
- Departure to Mayapo.
- Lunch at Playa Mayapo at 2:00 PM.
- Departure to Riohacha at 3:00 PM.
- End of the program at 3:30 PM (drop-off at the airport or hotel).
You can check availability with an experience consultant:
E-mail: macuiratours@gmail.com, reservas@macuiratours.com
Carolina Rodriguez: +57 3138637284
Arnoldo García: +57 3138646102
Layla Medina: +57 3234396122
What to bring?
✔ Light clothing for warm weather. (do not carry a lot of clothing).
✔ Swimsuit.
✔ Towel.
✔ sneakers with good grip.
✔ Cap or hat.
✔ Canteen, Camelback.
✔ lantern.
✔ sunglasses.
✔ personal toilet items in small qantities.
✔ personal first aid kid (personal medication).
✔ insect repelent.
✔ cash for hydration, tips and personal expenses.
✔ personal documents.
✔camera .
Recomendations:
» Planning and preparing for the trip ahead of time.
» Respect to the wayuu indigenous peoples, the others visitors and to the inhabitants of the region.
» Respect for biodiversity.
» Do not wear elements of private use of the armed forces ( clothing camouflage).
» Do not wear jewelry o valuables.
» During the hikes are not separate from the group, not forward, do not get left behind.
INCLUDES
• Transport in 4x4 campers with full availability during
the whole program.
• Driver - Wayuu Companion.
• Accommodation according to your choice (beds or chinchorro)
• Typical food, from first day lunch to lunch
of the fourth day. (Shrimp rice, fish, goat, and chicken).
• Visit to Wayuu ranchería.
• Hydration (water).
• Traveler insurance.
• Eco-guide in La Macuira National Park
NOT INCLUDE
• Airline tickets.
• Breakfast on the first day, dinner on the fourth day.
• Special dishes such as lobsters, king prawns, garlic shrimp,
cocktails, beers and liquors. If you take any additional you must cancel the
value to the restaurant.
• Bilingual guides. (French / English / German)
• Souvenir and expenses not specified.
Route
- Riohacha
- Manaure
- Uribia
- Cabo de La Vela
- Uribia
- Nazareth
- Uribia