Uribia Travel Guide

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Visiting El Cabo is an amazing experience on it's own, but I must say staying at Asienda Utta enhanced the visit. The place is calm, beautiful and simple. Just perfect for a relaxing getaway. #Beachtips #troveontuesday #greatoutdoors
Calm beach in the desert of La Guajira. Great place to relax #AquaTrove #BeachTips #nature
For more on Colombia travel follow us at www.instagram.com/globesurfing DESTINATION: CABO DE LA VELA, Colombia - A day of taxi, bus and jeep hopping will land you in this dusty fishing village sitting on the edge of South Americas northern most point. Where scorched orange desert meets the azure blue of the Caribbean ocean. Cabo village feels extremely remote, surrounded by baron landscape. From here there is the option to shell out a little extra to visit the giant rolling sand dunes of Punta Gallinas. Pilon de Azucar provides a 360 degree lookout point and this incredible beach. HOW TO GET THERE: From Santa Marta take a bus from the Terminal De Transporte to Riohacha (3hr). A taxi from Riohacha to Uribia (1hr). Finally jump in a colectivo to Cabo Del La Vela (1hr bumpy 4x4 ride). Rough cost 55,000COP. To reach Pilon de Azucar (featured) just grab a cheap moto taxi from Cabo town. WHERE TO STAY: Riohacha - To break up the journey check into Hammocks Hostel. Cabo Del La Vela - Hammocks line the beach. The cheapest are where the colectivos drop you off. 10,000COP/£2.50 for a hammock. 25,000COP/£6 for a dorm bed.
Cabo de la Vela. Guajira, Colombia.
Daily sunset at cabo de la vela , Guajira , Colombia
Rancheria Utta

Rancheria Utta

2.5 out of 5
Camino al Faro Uribia La Guajira
Stay at this beach resort in Uribia. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale and room service. Popular attractions Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse and Pilon de Azucar ...
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Rancheria Utta
Hotel Sukuua Kai cabo de la vela

Hotel Sukuua Kai cabo de la vela

3 out of 5
cabo de la vela Uribia la guajira
The price is £60 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£60
16 Mar - 17 Mar
additional charges may apply
Stay at this beach hotel in Uribia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa de El Cabo and Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse are ...
Hotel Sukuua Kai cabo de la vela
Mar y Sol

Mar y Sol

1.5 out of 5
Calle 1 Uribia La Guajira
The price is £16 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£16
16 Mar - 17 Mar
additional charges may apply
Stay at this guesthouse in Uribia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa de El Cabo and Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse ...
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Cabañas Vacacional Coveñas

Cabañas Vacacional Coveñas

2.5 out of 5
Sector De La Cienaga Dibulla Sucre
Stay at this apartment in Dibulla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and air conditioning. Popular attraction Palomino Beach is located nearby.
Cabañas Vacacional Coveñas
Casa Ita - Private Villas

Casa Ita - Private Villas

3 out of 5
Calle 10 / Km72 / Via la playa Palomino La Guajira
Stay at this villa in Dibulla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction Palomino Beach is located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
Several Power Outages - one locked us out of the room. Hotel staff took 2 hours before they got us back into the room - there is no staff on site . Never even apologised. Gets super hot when there is no power

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Casa Ita - Private Villas
Palaa Mayapo Ecolodge

Palaa Mayapo Ecolodge

3 out of 5
Via Mayapo Manaure La Guajira
Stay at this beach cabin in Manaure. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a private beach.
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
The property is beautiful, the staff amazing, and the beach dogs cute and friendly. We had a great time and would defiantly go back! I would note to anyone arriving in their own vehicle to download maps for offline use, and preferably arrive in daylight hours to better be able to see the turn-off ...

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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Popular places to visit

Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Uribia with a trip to Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse

Pilon de Azucar

You can find out about the history of Uribia with a trip to Pilon de Azucar. Stroll along the sandy beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Pilon de Azucar

Turtle Rock

Find out about the history of Uribia when you take a trip to Turtle Rock. Stroll along the sandy beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Turtle Rock

Things to do

The Wayuu Woman

The Magic and Ancestral Guajira-Cabo de la vela & Punta Gallinas-2 nights 3 Days

£181
per adult
The Magic and Ancestral Guajira-Cabo de la vela & Punta Gallinas-2 nights 3 Days
As you are an adventurous traveler, this is the most northern place in South America and Colombia, Punta Gallina in La Guajira, feel the desert, sea, the intense breeze, the incredible landscapes.

3-Day Tour of the Colombian Guajira

£185
per adult
3-Day Tour of the Colombian Guajira
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Cities near Uribia

People collect the mineral in the salt ponds of Manaure, up early to avoid the heat. The landscape in this area, measuring 4,200 hectares, is covered by salt hills reflected in water wells.

Manaure

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