282 RIOHACHA
Parque Jose Prudencio Padilla - This is a very nice plaza where many people
socialize. The square is a great place to relax and people watch. The plaza's
church is lovely and worth a visit.
TOUR OPERATORS
There are many tour operators in Riohacha that can get you into La Guajira.
Most tours take travelers to Cabo de Vela and Punta Gallinas.
Solero Viajes and Turismo, Calle 9A N. 15-35 (cell - 316-525-1295, 312-655-
3999, [email protected]). This tour operator runs out of
Castillo del Mar. They provide tours to Cabo and other points of interest in La
Guajira.
Cabo de la Vela Tours, Calle 1ra No. 9-95 Local 1 (035-728-3684, turismoyelis
[email protected]). Cabo de la Vela Tours offers full package tours to Cabo de
la Vela and Punta Gallinas. The company has different packages for each
location.
Kai Eco Travel, Calle 9A N. 15-35, ask for Fransisco at Castillo del Mar (cell - 311-
436-2830, [email protected]). Kai Eco Travel is a well-known agency in La
Guajira that promotes the community and responsible tourism. (www.
kaiecotravel.com).
ACCOMMODATIONS
Riohacha's tourism industry is not geared specifically to foreigners. There are
many low quality hotels which charge over 50,000 COP for a single room. Castillo
del Mar is the best choice for foreigners. It's extremely hot in Riohacha and if
you can afford air conditioning, this is the place to get it.