Uribia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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.
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 NZ$146 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
NZ$146
13 Feb - 14 Feb
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
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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Mar y Sol
El Cairo Hotel

El Cairo Hotel

2 out of 5
CRA 4 #13-146 CUATRO VIAS Uribia La Guajira
The price is NZ$94 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
NZ$94
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Uribia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping.
El Cairo Hotel
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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
New KeyPöint: Tröpical House with incredible view!

New KeyPöint: Tröpical House with incredible view!

Palomino La Guajira
Stay at this beach villa in Dibulla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attraction Palomino Beach is located nearby.
New KeyPöint: Tröpical House with incredible view!
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)
The property itself is beautiful. The restaurant offers tasty vegetarian options. The common areas are well maintained. In my opinion, the only downside was the poor communication from the staff and the lack of managerial oversight. There was a power outage during my stay, which is not uncommon for ...

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Casa Ita - Private Villas
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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

Activities

The Wayuu Woman

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

NZ$425
per adult
The Magic and Ancestral Guajira-Cabo de la vela & Punta Gallinas-2 nights 3 Days
Guided Tour of 3 Days and 2 Nights in Alta Guajira with Accommodation

Guided Tour of 3 Days and 2 Nights in Alta Guajira with Accommodation

NZ$713
per adult
Guided Tour of 3 Days and 2 Nights in Alta Guajira with Accommodation
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

NZ$435
per adult
3-Day Tour of the Colombian Guajira
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Cities near Uribia

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

Cabo de la Vela