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Manaure+ Los Flamencos Sanctuary 2-day Tour

Join us on a 2-day adventure through Manaure and Los Flamencos Sanctuary, where you'll discover salt mountains, pink water pools, and wading birds in Colombia's La Guajira desert. Description. Day 1: Riohacha - Manaure - Los Flamencos Sanctuary.

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Join us on a 2-day adventure through Manaure and Los Flamencos Sanctuary, where you'll discover salt mountains, pink water pools, and wading birds in Colombia's La Guajira desert.

Description

Day 1: Riohacha - Manaure - Los Flamencos Sanctuary

We will pick you up at your selected meeting point in Riohacha and begin our journey to Manaure. Our first stop will be at the salt mines of Manaure, an area known for its salt mountains and pink pools. Here, we will learn about the salt production process and see the 4200 hectares of land used for production.

Afterward, enjoy a lunch of rice with meat or fish, patacones, and salad. In the afternoon, we will visit Los Flamencos Wildlife Sanctuary to see the wading birds. We will experience a salt massage before watching the sunset over a bonfire on the beach. We will return to our hotel in Manaure for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Manaure - Wayuu ranchería - Riohacha

After a breakfast in the hotel, we'll visit the beaches of Manaure and have a traditional Colombian lunch at noon. In the afternoon, we will travel to a Wayuu ranchería to learn about the traditions of the Wayuu, the largest indigenous group in Colombia, focusing on their homes, clothing, and craftwork.

At 2 pm, we'll begin our return to Riohacha.

Accommodation and meals

The tour includes one night of accommodation at the Brisas del Mar Hotel in Manaure or similar, along with two breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner. You can choose between:

Private or shared room (subject to availability)Hammock located on an outdoor terrace

Meeting points

During booking, you can select from the following meeting points:

Almirante Padilla AirportRiohacha Transport Terminal

Included

  • Transport by bus or minibus
  • 1–night accommodation in Manaure
  • English–speaking guide
  • Entrance to Los Flamencos Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
  • Entrance to the salt mines of Manaure
  • Massage with salt
  • Entrance to a Wayuu rancheria
  • Handicrafts workshop
  • 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast

Tips

  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

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