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Punta Gallinas Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

headland in northern Colombia

About Punta Gallinas

Punta Gallinas is the most northern point of Colombia and South America. Beautiful dunes, desert, exotic beaches and sacred indigenous cultures, Punta Gallinas has a lot to offer. Punta Gallinas is considered one of the most exotic destinations in Colombia. It is inhabited mostly by indigenous Wayuu. It's a myth that the Wayuu people are dangerous, rather they are curious and generous. They are vigorous, strong-willed and full of passion. The official language is Wayuunaiki Wayuu. La Guajira is Wajiira The climate is the driest of all Colombia. The rainy season is between September and December. The temperature is between 27 ° and 32 °C. The maximum temperature is 45 °C in the desert and minimum 3 °C in the mountains. In the rainy season, you may need to take a three-hour boat from Puerto

Top Attractions in Punta Gallinas

Explore the best things to see and do in Punta Gallinas:

  • Bahia hondita
  • Dunas de Taroa
  • Faro Punta Gallinas
  • Playa Aguja

Where to Stay in Punta Gallinas

  • 🏨Hospedaje y Restaurant Luz Mila

Punta Gallinas Travel Guide Sections

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