Cartagena, Colombia

Wayuu Caribbean Experience

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Get to know indigenous cultures of Colombia on this 6-day adventure of the Caribbean coast! You will immerse yourself into Colombian traditions by meeting indigenous groups like the Wayuu. You will visit the colonial city of Cartagena, see hundreds of wild flamingos at Flamingo National Park and find yourself at Colombia's largest salt complex before visiting the Cabo de la Vela desert. This journey showcases the diversity of the Colombian coast!

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Trip Details

Duration

5 Days / 5 Nights

Travel Style

Cultural Immersion and Off the Beaten Path

Languages

Spanish and English

Physical Activity

Moderate activity

Location

City/Urban and Small Towns/Villages

Connect

Wifi: Limited
Cell: Limited
Wayuu women at Rancheria Tocoromana.

Highlights

  • Explore the colonial gem of Cartagena and see the city that inspired Gabriel Garcia Marquez' novels.

  • Immerse yourself in indigenous culture through spending time at the Rancheria Tocoromana with the Wayuu community.

  • Float the Don Diego river in the middle of the jungle!

  • See hundreds of wild flamingos at the Flamingo Sanctuary in La Guajira.

  • Trek through the sand and hills where the desert meets the sea at Cabo de la Vela.

  • Visit Manaure, Colombia's largest salt complex.

Details

Availability

Flexible Departure Date
All year

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cartagena - Santa Marta

Day 2 - Santa Marta - Riohacha

Day 3 - Riohacha

Day 4 - Riohacha - Manaure - Uribia - Riohacha

Day 5 - Riohacha - Airport

What's Included

Lodging

Boutique Hotel

Guide

Bilingual guide

Food

Some meals included (see itinerary)
Meals included: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 3 dinners.

Transport

Private van

Your Local Host

Phoenix Travel Group

Phoenix Travel Group

Locally Owned Business

Phonix Travel Group is a tour operator in Colombia which specializes in experiences that bring people closer to nature, history, and culture.The Phoenix team is extremely passionate, loves nature, and knows the country better than anyone. Their experiences tak

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Getting There

Transport options

Get picked up (included)

Your experience begins in Cartagena.

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Speaks: Spanish and English

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