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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.
The Troncal del Caribe highway passes directly through Riohacha, as Calle 15, cutting the city into two zones In the center of this roadway, marking more or less the geographically center of the city, is a roundabout with a statue of the town’s most famous figure: the legendary Vallenato accordionist Francisco el Hombre, immortalized in song for his duel with the Devil and in Gabriel García Márquez’ Hundred Years of Solitude. Only one hour from the Venezuelan border, Riohacha makes a convenient resting point before heading to or coming from that sister nation.
(Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft, Population: 125,000, City Code: 5)
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Palomino
Psst, psst—I'm letting you in on a Colombian secret, one that few foreigners have heard about. It's called Palomino, mid-ways between Riohacha and Santa Marta, flanked by the San Salvador and ...Palomino, Near Riohacha, Riohacha, Colombia
The Malecón and Beach
Riohacha’s Malecón hugs the shell-strewn, pale beige sand. Depending on the season, the sea is café con leche-colored or turquoise. Along its length are plazuelas where you can rest from the
...Riohacha, Colombia
Cultural Centers of Riohacha
The afternoon heat and sun are quite strong in Riohacha. For a respite from the glare and scorch, check out what the latest art exhibits are at one of the cultural centers. Some also have evening
...Riohacha, Colombia
Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Flamencos
With the collapse of the fishing industry on this coast, Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Flamingos was established in 1977 to recover the ecosystem and provide alternative income to locals. The park
...Near Riohacha, Riohacha, Colombia
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