Sanctuary Los Flamingos Tour
Experience the majestic flamingos in their habitat, the Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora. Here you have the opportunity not only to get very close to the animals by boat - the Wayúu indigenous people are also looking forward to your visit.
We are proud to donate a percentage of the tour fees to the local indigenous community and to offer you a high qualified bilingual guide.
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Sanctuary Los Flamingos Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Sanctuary Los Flamingos Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Santuario de Fauna & Flora
An encounter with nature around one of the Colombian natural parks located in the region of the Wayúu indigenous tribe. On the Caribbean coast, across desert roads, cacti and mangroves our experienced guides will take you safety by boat to one of the two large lagoons surrounded by flamingos, pelicans and turtles. This will be followed by a typical lunch of the Guajira region. Enjoy it under a traditional Chinchorro – a Caribbean pergola – on the shores of the beach accompanied by typical stories of the region, told by local natives.
La Guajira DepartmentPass-by Only
The province lies east or northeast of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta on the Caribbean coast . After the end of the eastern foothills, the mostly flat topography is criss-crossed by numerous short but water-rich rivers. The northern part of the province on the Guajira Peninsula has an arid climate ; in the extreme north-west there is even a real desert in the Cabo de la Vela region .
Grupo de Interpretes Ambientales Wayuu Apushi Ipuana
You will meet the indigenous Wayuu tribe at the Guajira peninsula. Its economy is one of survival with grazing activities, artisanal fishing, handicrafts and seasonal agriculture according to the rainy season. Cultural obligations, such as collaboration for payments, are an important part of the economic capacity of indigenous castes and families. According to their worldview, the spirit of the wind drives the cloud, which fertilizes the mountains with its rain. In his integral thought, the forms of nature are intimately linked with the future of the human being.
Inclusions
- Boat trip to one of the lagoons
- Visit and interaction with the local Wayúu indigenous (Optional)
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Insurance
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please be aware the pickup point will be around an area of 2 kilometers around Palomino. We do not pick up from Santa Marta or Riohacha. If you want to get picked up from Santa Marta to Palomino, we can arrange a private transportation for an additional cost of 100 USD return or 50 USD one way. Otherwise you can take the public bus. Just let us know in time.
Meeting / End Points
- At the crossroads, turn left at Estanco Palomino. In the middle of the street is a large teepee - the entrance of To'Buru. Here is the meeting point.
