Ancestral Routes - Wayuu & Kankuamo
From COP 2'070'000
DAY 1:
Departure from the city of Riohacha to Alta Guajira
Visit to a Wayuu indigenous community, cultural immersion activity, tasting of a traditional drink and dish
Visit to the artisanal salt ponds of Manaure
Pass through Uribia, the indigenous capital of Colombia
Lunch in Cabo de la Vela
Visit to attractions: Rainbow Point, Pilón de Azúcar, Golden Beach, Ojo de Agua Beach
Sunset view from the Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse
Dinner and accommodation in typical Wayuu cabins
Day 2:
Breakfast
Departure to Urumita, southern Guajira
Technical stop at the Hatonuevo bypass, tasting of almojábanas at "El Hornito"
Continue the route to Urumita
Arrival in Urumita and meet with our local guide
Tasting of regional fruits
Continue the route to the Serranía del Perijá, Casa Montaña
Arrival at Casa Montaña La Herencia
Typical regional lunch
Coffee tour on the farm and tasting of Guajiro coffee
Dinner
Bonfire and accommodation
Day 3:
Breakfast
Departure to Atánquez, the capital of the Kankuamo indigenous people
Pass through San Juan del Cesar, Patillal, and arrive at Atánquez
Visit to the community and Kankuamo weaving workshop
Lunch
Visit to the Guatapurí River
Talk on the history and chicote music with an elder of the Kankuamo people
Departure to Valledupar
Dinner with a vallenato show in the world capital of vallenato
Accommodation
Day 4:
Breakfast
Visit to the Beto Murgas House Museum, history of the accordion in the Magdalena Grande region
Lunch
End of the program (drop-off can be at Valledupar or Riohacha airport)
INCLUDES:
- Transportation in 4x4 vehicles available throughout the program
- Accommodation in beds with private bathroom
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (each meal includes one drink)
- Visits to the places of interest as indicated in the itinerary
- Activities indicated in the itinerary
- Travel insurance for the entire program
- Hydration
Our Hosts:
The Wayuu Territory:
The Aapushana family will welcome you to Alta Guajira, an ancestral Wayuu territory, at a Wayuu rancheria 15 minutes from the city of Riohacha. Here, you will learn about the customs, survival skills, economic activities, and gastronomy of the largest indigenous group in Colombia and Venezuela.
Casa Montaña, Serranía del Perijá
In the foothills of the Serranía del Perijá, at 1,600 meters above sea level, lies the idyllic paradise of La Guajira, the land of flowers and calagualas. On a rural farm, Marcelino Torres Molina and his parents reign over the flavors of Guajira's Creole cuisine. Unique and authentic tastes, sourced from local products, fill this destination where the urban noise is replaced by wind currents and birdsongs from toucans, toches, and hummingbirds. Savor a cup of smooth coffee with medium acidity and chocolatey-citrus notes, the Guajiro coffee.
Atánquez, the Capital of the Kankuamo People:
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, you will meet Enosh Arias, a member of the Kankuamo people. Once nearly extinct due to colonization, the Kankuamo still preserve their music, gastronomy, and beautiful authentic crafts that reflect a deep connection to nature, ancestral traditions, and the natural environment.
El Rincón Vallenato, Guacaó, Valledupar:
Located in the historic center of Valledupar, this space is dedicated to preserving traditional vallenato music. The final night of this journey through deserts and valleys will take place here, where you’ll experience authentic vallenato led by the Escalona legacy.
Route
- Riohacha
- Ranchería wayuú
- manaure
- Uribia
- Cabo de La Vela
- Urumita
- Casa Montaña
- San Juan Del Cesar
- Atanquez
- Valledupar