Join us on a 2-day adventure through Manaure and Los Flamencos Sanctuary, where you'll discover salt mountains, pink water pools, and wading birds. A true paradise in Colombia's La Guajira desert awaits!
Description
Day 1: Riohacha - Manaure - Los Flamencos Sanctuary
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your selected meeting point in Riohacha and begin our road trip to Manaure - also known as the 'white bride of Colombia' - you'll soon find out why it has this name!
We'll make our first stop at the famous salt mines of Manaure - a remarkable area characterised by its stunning salt mountains and pink pools! Here, we'll gain a fascinating insight into the salt production process and look over the 4200 hectares of land which are used for its production.
After this visit, we'll tuck into a delicious lunch of rice with meat or fish, patacones, and salad. In the afternoon, we'll travel to Los Flamencos Wildlife Sanctuary - a protected area filled with these friendly wading birds!
Before we head back to Manaure, we'll enjoy a salt massage - have you heard of salt therapy? This ancestral practice has long been used for its dermatological and muscle-relaxing effects!
Once we've relaxed, we'll watch the sunset over a bonfire on the beach before heading back to our hotel in Manaure, where we'll have dinner and rest until the following day.
Day 2: Manaure - Wayuu ranchería - Riohacha
After a hearty breakfast in the hotel, we'll continue our adventure to the beaches of Manaure. Then, at noon, we'll tuck into a delicious traditional Colombian lunch.
In the afternoon, we'll travel to a Wayuu ranchería, where we'll learn more about the traditions and lifestyle of the Wayuu - the largest indigenous people in Colombia. We'll gain an insight into their homes, clothing, and craftwork.
At 2 pm, we'll start making our way back to Riohacha.
Accommodation and meals
The tour includes one night of accommodation at the Brisas del Mar Hotel in Manaure or similar. Two breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner are also included.
In addition, when booking, you can choose between two types of hotel accommodations:
- Private or shared room (depending on the availability of the accommodation)
- Hammock located on an outdoor terrace
Meeting points
During the booking process, you can choose between the following meeting points:
- Almirante Padilla Airport
- Riohacha Transport Terminal
