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Most 4x4 desert tours stop at Manaure and Uribia before entering the deep desert. These towns provide essential supplies and a look at local industries.
Tours departing from Riohacha take you through transitioning landscapes. Before reaching the coastal cliffs, your driver will make specific stops. These early visits allow you to buy extra provisions and see how local Wayuu communities extract resources like salt.
45 minutesBest light at midday
Vast pools of pink-hued water stretch across the landscape here. Local Wayuu people extract salt using artisanal methods. The bright midday sun brings out the strongest pink tones in the water, making it the best time for photographs. Do not remove objects or plants from the ecosystem.
45 minutesBuy water and snacks
Uribia operates as the indigenous capital of Colombia. This town serves as your final supply stop before hitting the remote desert tracks. Buy your extra drinking water and snacks here. Prices rise significantly the deeper you travel into the desert.
