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has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46640b8002db4dee0b83e9712dafa6a0\">For making smart choices quickly and effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f66c5a58 postItineraryBoxCarousel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e05addb2 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-337231d7 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cbc76cdaf1a02e753d8d91a83a7b4cb\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">GENERAL OVERVIEW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc3ccb97341134cd5a75061f05ad2d86\">An incredible cloud forest hidden in the midst of the desert.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a864533e gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5758b743 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-cdb815b5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-cdb815b5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where is the Macuira Park located<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2bee2c7a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2bee2c7a\">\n\n<p>The Macuira National Natural Park is located in the northeastern part of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/punta-gallinas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93462\">La Guajira<\/a><\/strong> Peninsula, in the department of the same name, within the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/colombia-caribbean-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93463\">Caribbean region<\/a><\/strong> of Colombia. The park is over <strong>five hours<\/strong> by road from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/cabo-de-la-vela-la-guajira-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93464\">Cabo de La Vela<\/a><\/strong> and four hours from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/la-guajira-colombia-guide-cabo-de-la-vela-punta-gallinas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93465\">Punta Gallinas<\/a><\/strong>, and the nearest municipality is the Wayuu village of <strong>Nazareth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-colombia-national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93466\">60 national parks in Colombia<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03a7c52c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-32502fa0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-32502fa0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The History of La Macuira<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2d0c7c63\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d0c7c63\">\n\n<p>Covering an area of <strong>25,000 hectares<\/strong>, the Macuira National Natural Park was established in <strong>1977<\/strong> to preserve the incredible biodiversity of the Macuira Mountain Range (<strong>Serran\u00eda de Macuira<\/strong>). Its highest peak reaches 865 meters, and it boasts an astonishing <strong>hydrological system<\/strong> in one of the driest regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Macuira Park is also the <strong>land of the Wayu\u00fa people<\/strong>, named after their <em>Makui<\/em> ancestors. Isolated from the outside world, the Indigenous community sustains itself through local <strong>agriculture<\/strong> while honoring its traditions. The park is home to significant sites in Wayu\u00fa <strong>legends<\/strong>, such as &#8220;l<em>a Piedra de Wolunka<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d81f3b98 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c3f0cf06 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c3f0cf06\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why visit the park of La Macuira<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e357eeb3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e357eeb3\">\n\n<p>Exploring Macuira Park means admiring an <strong>exceptional<\/strong> contrast of astonishing landscapes, cooling off under <strong>waterfalls<\/strong> in the middle of the desert, and observing a rich biodiversity of <strong>fauna<\/strong> and <strong>flora<\/strong>. As a sanctuary for bird protection, the park also delights <strong>ornithologists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting Macuira is also entering the <strong>sacred<\/strong> territory of the Wayu\u00fa people, <strong>guardians<\/strong> of this unique ecosystem. Arriving at the park is an opportunity in itself to experience a true <strong>adventure<\/strong> in the desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s here that I had the most <strong>interactions<\/strong> with the Way\u00fau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-Tom-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-Tom-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-Tom-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-Tom-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ebc2855 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ecb1d3a9 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ecb1d3a9\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Best time to visit the Macuira Park<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1eca560b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1eca560b\">\n\n<p>The presence of the Macuira mountain range in the middle of a desert area creates a <strong>tropical<\/strong> microclimate in Macuira Park, characterized by warmth and humidity. The average daytime temperature hovers around 28\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal time to visit Macuira National Natural Park is during the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-time-to-travel-to-colombia-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93467\">dry season<\/a><\/strong>, from <strong>December to April<\/strong>. Following the rainy season, this period offers a chance to swim in waterfalls, and the vegetation is lush green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The park typically closes from August to November<\/strong> due to heavy rains and flooding, which make the dirt roads from Uribia to Nazareth impassable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fully enjoy the park and avoid the intense heat, I recommend visiting <strong>early in the morning<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll have a better chance to observe the wildlife and flora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-537e8697 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e623e4d0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e623e4d0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How many days are enough to enjoy it fully<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b1764268\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b1764268\">\n\n<p>To visit Macuira Park, you need to get to Nazareth, the gateway to the park. Expect several hours of travel by <strong>jeep<\/strong> through the desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most travelers visit the park as part of a tour with an agency, which is by far <strong>the best option<\/strong> unless you&#8217;re a very adventurous backpacker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an agency, you&#8217;ll spend <strong>a night<\/strong> in Nazareth before setting out to explore the park early the next morning (about a 6-hour hike).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-81137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4626f37\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-d3023bb7 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/cabo-de-la-vela-punta-gallinas-macuira-park-4d\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"93468\">Tour to La Macuira<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90916390 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2.jpg\" alt=\"Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Aleja\" class=\"wp-image-81131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8b4b756 postItineraryBox us\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c86b1e0d postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c87ca1306a776b7ea9c51a1a756a9d94\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Our secret to actually enjoying your Colombia vacation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb919e6128a2217dc926075b21747671\">AI and social media have turned travel into a frantic race. Everyone follows the same itineraries, rushes from one tourist spot to another for fear of &#8220;missing out,&#8221; without ever stopping to truly experience the country.<br><br>We refuse that for your Colombia trip. No more superficial, exhausting travel.<br><br>In 11 years of passionate exploration, we&#8217;ve meticulously handpicked our favorites\u2014places, experiences, hotels\u2014then organized them in a logical and optimized way. The goal? To give you beautiful, authentic experiences, away from the crowds, with minimal time wasted on transfers.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-41dcd792\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-cd4814c3 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-services\/tailor-made-trip-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"196562\"><strong>See our trips to Colombia<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f0e2270c postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg\" alt=\"Barichara - Salto del mono\" class=\"wp-image-96577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a617df28 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-933c6bc6 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1bae8a917cecd6ae274271c6a5280394\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Visiting Macuira Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2924ce9c162b05c08bdf6a7949dc28ed\">Welcome to an extraordinary yet still unknown oasis.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a48af8bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de9bae4b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f7404484 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f7404484\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">La piedra de Wolunka<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5457cfd1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5457cfd1\">\n\n<p>The exploration of the park begins with your Wayu\u00fa guide, crossing sandy, <strong>shaded<\/strong>, and <strong>flat<\/strong> terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After an hour of peaceful walking and several river crossings, you will arrive at <em>La Piedra de Wolunka<\/em>, a <strong>sacred place<\/strong> for the Wayu\u00fa marked by large stones above the river. According to legend, this is where the <strong>myth<\/strong> of the <strong>Wayu\u00fa people<\/strong>&#8216;s founding began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wolunka-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wolunka-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wolunka-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wolunka-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73e55c86 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fc5ba44d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fc5ba44d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The Aliwalu dunes<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1a2d4b66\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a2d4b66\">\n\n<p>Soon, along the way, you&#8217;ll begin to see <strong>immense dunes of golden sand<\/strong> surrounded by lush vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Wayu\u00fa tradition, the <em>Aliwalu<\/em> dunes are a <strong>traditional meeting place<\/strong> for community members who come to celebrate important events. As you climb to the <strong>top<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll be struck by the <strong>astonishing<\/strong> landscape of curves and hollows that stand out against the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be mindful, depending on the time of day, your guide may <strong>prevent you<\/strong> from climbing all the way to the top of the dunes to avoid discomfort from the intense <strong>sunlight<\/strong> \u2014 as was the case for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-3.jpg\" alt=\"Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-86654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0a8c228e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d137e3f5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d137e3f5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">A refreshing break<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e7f3a537\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e7f3a537\">\n\n<p>On the way back, you&#8217;ll make a welcome stop at the <strong>natural pool<\/strong> of a waterfall amidst the vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I loved this moment when everything felt peaceful. There was no sound except for the flowing water and the birds. In short, I felt like I was in a Walt Disney movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that swimming is only possible after the rainy season \u2014 afterward, there isn&#8217;t enough water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Oasis-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Oasis-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Oasis-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Oasis-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf2d7417 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c4ff2bd7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c4ff2bd7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">A moment of sharing with the Wayu\u00fa<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-79aa4d81\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79aa4d81\">\n\n<p>In addition to the 6-hour hike in Macuira Park with a local guide, to whom you can ask all your questions, you&#8217;ll also have the opportunity to learn more about Wayuu culture during your evening in Nazareth \u2014 if you&#8217;ve chosen a good local agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children demonstrated a very special dance, the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xdF8x00w154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93469\">Yonna<\/a><\/em>, which is performed during various joyful occasions throughout the year (e.g., the arrival of rain when a young girl becomes a woman).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We also met a <strong>local artist and poet<\/strong> who, through his art, tells the Way\u00fau legends and the challenges his people face.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To fully enjoy these moments, it&#8217;s preferable to have a <strong>good level of Spanish<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can opt for a four-day excursion with a <strong>translator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kids-Wayuu-in-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Wayuu in Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kids-Wayuu-in-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kids-Wayuu-in-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kids-Wayuu-in-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25cfa41b\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-7e013f34 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/cabo-de-la-vela-punta-gallinas-macuira-park-4d\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"93470\">Tour to La Macuira<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22dd3af9 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b581585\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Macuira-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2.jpg\" alt=\"Macuira - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-81048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Macuira-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Macuira-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Macuira-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e9970371 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-07842747 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb13d524144b0129959d79859546d24d\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">WHERE TO STAY IN THE Macuira PARK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4eac94a53d5f1fa021d99d5a5e714fa\">Staying overnight in the village of Nazareth.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fd9b60ed gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f58c072f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d60a6556 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d60a6556\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The hotels of Nazareth<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4d2bee30\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4d2bee30\">\n\n<p>You will spend the night in the village of <strong>Nazareth<\/strong>, the main municipality in this part of La Guajira. Life here is gentler compared to Punta Gallinas and Cabo de La Vela, thanks to the <strong>water<\/strong> resources provided by the privileged ecosystem of La Serran\u00eda de Macuira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Nazareth, you will find various <strong>hotels<\/strong> that, while basic, are surprisingly comfortable, with <strong>beds<\/strong> and <strong>air conditioning<\/strong> (electricity is cut off at 10 PM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that very few hotels in Nazareth are listed on the <strong>Booking platform<\/strong>. If you come alone, you will need to make your choice on-site. I recommend going through an agency that will organize your stay for you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1f483b2f\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-241abf72 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-93dd3d13\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hotel-in-Nazaret-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel in Nazaret - Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hotel-in-Nazaret-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hotel-in-Nazaret-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hotel-in-Nazaret-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5dac76d6 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-da9ae0a7 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40dc4dd2cb8414d81c5a5de2ee6079c1\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">HOW TO GET TO Macuira PARK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c14e9424265240ef32258bcdf4469b6d\">Macuira Park is a sublime site with difficult access.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-da649895 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c55d0bf1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5a331b75 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5a331b75\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Coming alone to Macuira<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-90f9fdb3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90f9fdb3\">\n\n<p>If you decide to come alone to Macuira, prepare for a <strong>real challenge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you need to travel to <strong>Riohacha<\/strong>, the capital of the La Guajira department. There are direct flights from Medellin and Bogota. You can also take a <strong>bus<\/strong> from Cartagena (7 hours) or Santa Marta (3 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Riohacha, make your way to Uribia (1-hour trip), from where a Chiva departs for Nazareth every week (typically on Sundays in 2023), which is a traditional open bus in Colombia. Expect a <strong>9-hour trip<\/strong> through the desert on rough roads with frequent breakdowns. Make sure to check departure times, be <strong>patient<\/strong>, and rely on your <strong>luck<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-5-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-5-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-5-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3ba06c0f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2f5b1318 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2f5b1318\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Coming to Macuira with a 4-day tour<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-72d0a163\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-72d0a163\">\n\n<p>This is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/cabo-de-la-vela-punta-gallinas-macuira-park-4d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93471\">the most reliable option<\/a><\/strong> and the one I recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this four-day tour starting from Riohacha, you will visit <strong>Cabo de La Vela<\/strong> before heading to Macuira. Then, you will finish your exploration of La Guajira with <strong>Punta Gallinas<\/strong> before returning to Riohacha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group departures<\/strong> are not daily but are still frequent. There is also the option of affordable private tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"81103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Playa-Dorada-Cabo-de-la-vela-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Dorada Cabo de la vela - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-81103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Playa-Dorada-Cabo-de-la-vela-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Playa-Dorada-Cabo-de-la-vela-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Playa-Dorada-Cabo-de-la-vela-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"81113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sunset-El-Faro-Cabo-de-la-vela-La-Guajira-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset El Faro Cabo de la vela - La Guajira Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sunset-El-Faro-Cabo-de-la-vela-La-Guajira-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sunset-El-Faro-Cabo-de-la-vela-La-Guajira-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sunset-El-Faro-Cabo-de-la-vela-La-Guajira-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dunas-de-Taroa-Punta-Gallinas-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2.jpg\" alt=\"Dunas de Taroa - Punta Gallinas - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Aleja\" class=\"wp-image-82865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dunas-de-Taroa-Punta-Gallinas-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dunas-de-Taroa-Punta-Gallinas-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dunas-de-Taroa-Punta-Gallinas-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"92431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-8-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8cea49e8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c106677e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c106677e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The formalities to enter Macuira Park<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7cb66671\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7cb66671\">\n\n<p>Access to Macuira National Park is <strong>controlled<\/strong> to preserve its unique and fragile ecosystem, which is vital for the Wayu\u00fa people. Entry is subject to a <strong>fee<\/strong>, and upon arrival, you must register at the <strong>park office<\/strong>. At the end of your excursion, you will return to the same office to record your departure time and may be asked to complete a satisfaction questionnaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Register at the park office <strong>before 12:00 PM<\/strong> if you plan to visit Macuira Park on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only requirement is to be accompanied by a <strong>Wayu\u00fa guide<\/strong> inside the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Local-Guides-Wayuu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Local-Guides-Wayuu.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Local-Guides-Wayuu-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Local-Guides-Wayuu-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ea56af5c\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-2d10affb gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/cabo-de-la-vela-punta-gallinas-macuira-park-4d\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"93472\">Tour to La Macuira<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6e7c77be postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4bb52812\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg\" alt=\"Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ca985713 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ac9abde6 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24b308630fee69e4b579941d73cd7b98\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">iS LA MACUIRA SAFE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd233acf7a516e69f28e8fb8ff414d56\">Macuira National Natural Park is a safe place, especially since you will be accompanied by your guide at all times. The region is managed by the Wayu\u00fa community, including security aspects.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f73e8ffa gb-accordion\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8881f505\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30d3ad17 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f1052f6\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-3-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db6b0a69 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2cf35a8e postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9da075b54d1fba7b3017589d5a8f76f8\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Tips &amp; Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e72b6148d14c961bedcba57c89bc18fe\">Some useful tips for exploring Macuira Park without any hassle.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73b9714b gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a7dfbbc6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8204eb68 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8204eb68\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What to pack for Macuira<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-db05527f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db05527f\">\n\n<p>Travel <strong>light and smart<\/strong>; that\u2019s the secret to your trip to Macuira Park. Forget the giant bags that will only cause you trouble and opt for a backpack that will allow you to carry the essentials easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the <strong>basics<\/strong>, don\u2019t forget:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comfortable clothes<\/strong> (light long-sleeved shirts to protect you from the sun and sand), a <strong>small sweater<\/strong> for the evening, and a hat or cap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>headlamp<\/strong> and an <strong>external battery<\/strong> (electricity is cut off after 10 pm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic medications (<strong>Imodium<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunscreen<\/strong> and insect <strong>repellent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Aleja\" class=\"wp-image-81132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-adbaff00 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a7d402ff gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a7d402ff\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Beware of bad local agencies<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-bf55cfee\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf55cfee\">\n\n<p>Many agencies offer tours in La Guajira, including the same sites, but the <strong>quality of service<\/strong> can vary greatly \u2013 believe me, <strong>I learned the hard way<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some agencies operate without proper authorizations (and therefore without <strong>insurance<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the <strong>essential criteria<\/strong> to consider before choosing your agency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Robust, well-maintained 4&#215;4 <strong>cars<\/strong>, with air conditioning if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experienced <strong>drivers<\/strong> who prioritize passenger safety. If they are friendly, even better, as they will also serve as guides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clear <strong>program<\/strong> with well-managed logistics, including contingencies, and a good network of local contacts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>responsible and sustainable<\/strong> tourism approach that highlights Wayu\u00fa culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>detailed package<\/strong> outlining essentials such as water, type of accommodation (hammock, bed), and planned meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jeep-in-Dunas-de-Taroa-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"Jeep in Dunas de Taroa - Punta Gallinas La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jeep-in-Dunas-de-Taroa-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jeep-in-Dunas-de-Taroa-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jeep-in-Dunas-de-Taroa-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c57748b6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9729c10e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9729c10e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The advantages of going with an agency from Riohacha<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c6afe020\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c6afe020\">\n\n<p>The main advantages of going on a tour are the guarantee of <strong>fewer unexpected issues<\/strong>, a <strong>plan B<\/strong> if necessary, and <strong>better organization<\/strong>. Know that going alone won&#8217;t save you much money (a few dozen dollars per person for a 3-day circuit), and if you don&#8217;t speak <strong>Spanish<\/strong> well, you&#8217;ll have a hard time getting by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On my last expedition, our guide wisely decided to leave at 3 AM to avoid strike movements, and I met two backpackers stranded in Cabo de La Vela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering that the desert roads are unmarked and <strong>navigation<\/strong> is done by sight, it&#8217;s better to rely on the <strong>experience<\/strong> of a seasoned driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An agency will also offer you the opportunity to meet the <strong>Wayu\u00fa<\/strong> people, an essential <strong>added value<\/strong> for the success of your experience in La Guajira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Food-in-Nazaret-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom.jpg\" alt=\"Food in Nazaret Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-81141\" style=\"width:865px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Food-in-Nazaret-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Food-in-Nazaret-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Food-in-Nazaret-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aeca0220 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d774021e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d774021e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Carry enough cash<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-372ec2cb\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-372ec2cb\">\n\n<p>There are <strong>no ATMs<\/strong> in Nazareth. You will need cash, preferably in small denominations, for your expenses and to buy a nice bag from the Wayu\u00fa women you will meet in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mochila-Wayuu-in-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-y-wayuu-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mochila Wayuu in Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Aleja y wayuu\" class=\"wp-image-81133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mochila-Wayuu-in-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-y-wayuu-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mochila-Wayuu-in-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-y-wayuu-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mochila-Wayuu-in-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-y-wayuu-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03b08524 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-22da8d1b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-22da8d1b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Good physical condition and patience<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-69026bd9\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-69026bd9\">\n\n<p>You saw it: getting to Macuira Park requires <strong>long jeep rides<\/strong> through a <strong>demanding desert environment<\/strong>, so being in good shape is essential for this adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s also a <strong>6-hour hike in Macuira Park<\/strong>. The guide adapts to the traveler&#8217;s pace, and the goal isn&#8217;t to go full speed. But it&#8217;s not a walk in the park either. I&#8217;d rate the <strong>difficulty as 3\/5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the most experienced agency isn&#8217;t immune to <strong>unexpected events<\/strong>, so patience is key. And remember, the unexpected adds <strong>spice<\/strong> to your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/way-to-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"way to Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/way-to-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/way-to-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/way-to-Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f70a45a\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-f950ba9c gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/#postWhat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"93473\">Choose the right agency<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f8f5c377 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf84f0c4\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-2.jpg\" alt=\"Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-81134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-606f1491 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eaedbf09 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-daf44efc35c001302b450c3c08ba1565\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">itineraries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-280c6ed3534cc9f884bb78ad12c4782a\">How to include Macuira Park in your trip to Colombia<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7bc384df gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ff2dc1b1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d6f7e622 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d6f7e622\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">A 4-day tour in La Guajira<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1b68b9a4\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b68b9a4\">\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/cabo-de-la-vela-punta-gallinas-macuira-park-4d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93474\">This 4-day, 3-night tour starts from Riohacha<\/a><\/strong> and takes you to <strong>Cabo de La Vela<\/strong> (1 night), then to Nazareth to visit <strong>Macuira<\/strong> National Park (1 night). You&#8217;ll finish your experience in La Guajira by visiting <strong>Punta Gallinas<\/strong> (1 night) before returning to Riohacha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"81189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cabo-de-la-Vela-Playa-dorada-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja.jpg\" alt=\"Cabo de la Vela Playa dorada- La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Aleja\" class=\"wp-image-81189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cabo-de-la-Vela-Playa-dorada-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-Tom-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-Tom-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-44089ae7\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-72ba3295 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/cabo-de-la-vela-punta-gallinas-macuira-park-4d\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"93475\">Tour to La Macuira<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb259bb8 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-550089c2\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Macuira National Park - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Macuira-National-Park-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container 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src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"tom-adrien-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png 747w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd3650fe\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destMoreTitle has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19d9e8387353123fe2493a1f80826ce3\">Looking for more activities? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destMoreInfos has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e95048211a5240b3a0ee8e64a4fb2d\">We personally select and test the best tours in Colombia\u2014to help you make the right choices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-98ff1c2c gb-button-text destCta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/\" 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