RIOHACHA
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FESTIVALS
Festival Francisco El Hombre, late January, 2014. This yearly festival celebrates
Vallenato music through performances, contests and other cultural activities.
(www.festivalfranciscoelhombre.com).
RIOHACHA IS FOR WHO?
Riohacha is for people who like adventure and unique places. Riohacha is the
last city before going off the path into La Guajira. If you're a traveler and find
yourself in Riohacha, you should fit the above description or you're in the wrong
place.
TIPS
The best place for a foreigner is to stay at Castillo del Mar. Make sure you
reserve ahead of time. If you're there on the weekend, go out for a drink, there
are a few fun places to go. The beach on the main drag is a good place to relax
and meet people. In September and October, the area experiences high volumes
of rain, so do plan accordingly.
TIME
Most visiting foreigners are just passing through and only spend the night.
Others like to rest or take a trip to the Flamingo Park. It's really a matter of your
own agenda, but there is not a lot to do in Riohacha unless you know someone
who lives there.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Your feet should be sufficient to get around Riohacha. If you want to go to the
air-conditioned mall, it's a standard 4,000 COP taxi ride that applies for taxi rides