Location: Riohacha
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Riohacha (Spanish pronunciation: [rjoˈa.tʃa]), Rio Hacha or Rio de la Hacha (English: River of the Axe or Axeshore - Wayuu: Süchiimma, "Süchii" means river, and "mma" means land, Riverland), is a city in the Riohacha Municipality in the northern Caribbean Region of Colombia by the mouth of the Ranchería River and the Caribbean sea, capital city of the La Guajira Department. Founded by conquistador Nikolaus Federmann in 1535, Riohacha was named after a local legend "The legend of the Axe". Owing to the powerful rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the area is mostly desertic and inhabited by Amerindians, predominantly by members of the Wayuu ethnic group. During colonial times Riohacha was a very important port due to the discovery of vast numbers of pearls. In the second half of the 20th Century, the city became one of Colombia's medium important, maritime commercial ports as well as a multicultural center for La Guajira Department. The city is mentioned several times in One Hundred Years of Solitude, Love in the Time of Cholera, and Chronicle of a Death Foretold, novels written by Gabriel García Márquez.
Restaurants in Riohacha
1. Praia Kitesurf
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Our kiteboarding school is based in Riohacha, Colombia. We offer kiteboarding lessons, equipment rental and kite expeditions in the department of 'La Guajira'. Come kite with us in Colombia's wild North!
2. Guajira Tours
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
We are a tourism company specializing in tourism cultural immersion in the indian ethnic Wayuu de la Guajira Colombia. Nature tourism, Cultural tourism, sun and beach.
3. Adrenaline Addicts
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Motorcycle tours and rentals around the beautiful Guajira desert! Discover places not yet on the tourist map, along with plenty of the unmissable landmarks in Colombia! Cabo de la Vela, Punta Gallinas, Manaure, Camarones, and more!
4. Macuira Tours
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
We are a tour operator and transports of the Serrania Macuira, High Guajira Colombiana. We work hand in hand with our Wayuu brothers settled in each of the tourist sites; Who have been attending alijunas (white or civilized men) for years, who come to live unique and authentic experiences in the magical realism of our landscapes and our traditions, customs and customs.
5. History Travelers
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5.0 based on 100 reviews
History Travelers is a company based in Riohacha, that helps local communities to encourage in the development of ethnic projects, they assit tourist in their local houses and interchange their way of thinking, rituals and their day by day. All those activities are oganized by the company, counting with the best local guides, drivers, hotels, meals and activities. Come and Join us!
6. Urbanturs
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
¡Hola! Disfruta de una experiencia guiada en bicicleta o cuatriciclo conociendo la historia de la ciudad de Riohacha y la belleza de sus monumentos.
7. PuraGuajira Travel
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5.0 based on 77 reviews
We are a travel agency based in Riohacha, Colombia. We offer sustainable tourism in collaboration with the Wayuu Indigenous communities in the area, and we aim to preserve nature and their culture as maximum as possible. Come and join us into an unforgettable experience through the desert of La Guajira until reaching Punta Gallinas, the northernmost point of South America!
8. Santuario de fauna y flora los flamencos
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4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By 662jessec
Our trip with Jordan was so memorable. You may think you know what flamingos look like, but seeing them in big groups in the wild is a completely different experience than the zoo. Especially if they fly! It's so cool. Jordan is such a nice guy, born and raised in camarones, and he supports his family with this business so you can feel good about supporting locals instead of expat tour operators. He took us out in a traditional hand made boat with a sail for going one way and paddle/stick for going against the wind (no centerboard so it can't sail in to the wind). Contact Jordan on WhatsApp +57 312 6614529. He'll hook you up. We stopped there on a week long motorcycle trip through the desert (also highly recommended) but he can arrange transportation from nearby Riohacha or elsewhere if needed. Worth every peso, such a different experience and an awesome family to support.
9. Playas de Mayapo
10. Alta Guajira Tours
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
We are Alta Guajira Tours, our company is focused on the provision of high quality services in the field of transport and tourism in La Guajira. Our 20 years of experience in the market, has consolidated us as the best in the sector thanks to the excellence evidenced in our operations. Through Quality and permanent search for excellence as guidelines of our company, we contribute to the development and well-being of our region and its people.
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