CABO DE LA VELA
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vacation spot for Colombians. Plan your trip accordingly if you're seeking the
peace and the purity of Cabo.
TIME
The only way to depart Cabo de la Vela is in a daily 4:30am caravan of 4 by 4's.
Many travelers arrive to Cabo de la Vela around 1pm. If you explore quickly you
can see everything and leave early the following morning. If you want to relax
and take it slow, plan at least two nights. Many people get bored staying two
nights, so make sure you have a plan.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
In Cabo de la Vela there is no need for transportation. Everything is within
walking distance. Cabo de la Vela is so small there is no public transportation.
BASIC SERVICES
At Hosteria Jarrinapi you can find internet from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The hotel's
internet room also has air conditioning which offers a great way to cool down.
There are little stores where you can buy water, snacks and other items, but the
prices are higher due to the isolation, so stock up on these items beforehand.
ATTRACTIONS
There are two hiking trails that lead to look-out points. El Faro is a 45 minute to
one hour hike that takes you to a beautiful viewing point. The hike is along a
dusty road. There is a small lighthouse at the top of the trail which has some
interesting graffiti on it. From here, you can see Cabo on one side and the Ojo
del Agua beach on the other. Ojo del Agua is a great beach to just sit and take in
the pure beauty of Cabo. Another hiking trail at about the same distance from
town leads to a hill called Pilón de Azúcar. There is a small statue at the top.