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If you rely on historical Colombian literature to paint the picture of Riohacha (Wayuu: Süchiimma), you would believe it is a Wild West type of town, with lots of contraband running and other shady activities going on. Once arriving, though, you soon discover it’s a surprisingly pleasant town with a beautiful malecón and great beach. This is the capital of the Guajira, and the Wayuu, the native residents of this department, are present all over. Welcome to what is considered one of the most mysterious corners of Colombia.
Riohacha’s Malecón hugs the shell-strewn, pale beige sand. Depending on the season, the sea is cafÃ...
The afternoon heat and sun are quite strong in Riohacha. For a respite from the glare and scorch, chec...
With the collapse of the fishing industry on this coast, Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Flamingos was ...
The rooms at the two-story Hotel Panorama are spacious enough, with built-in concrete platform bed that sport co...







Hotel Yalconia del Mar has upgraded over the years from being a basic hotel to one now providing the weary trave...







Undoubtedly, Hotel Gimaura is the great lodging choice in Riohacha. Located at the eastern end of Avenida la Mar...







At about 4 p.m., don Pepe begins firing up the grill under a tarp along Avenida la Marina. By 6 p.m., the line o...







How many ways can you fix a hotdog? Marino’s Junior has over 50 of them. No, the owner working the grill says,...







Restaurante-Bar La Tinaja’s menu includes typical Colombian and Guajiran dishes. However, its specialty is sea...







Luna Guajira presents a variety of packages to get to know Wayuu culture and the beauty of the Guajira Peninsula...







Cabo de la Vela Tours can take you to not only Cabo de la Vela, but also other area sites, like the salt mines o...







Happen to be in Riohacha just in time for Carnaval? Stop by Tienda de Carnaval to get what you need to join Rioh...







Every day Wayuu women come from their rancherÃas with their communities' craftwork. They pass the day on the so...







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