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Browse hotels and posadas nativas in Nazareth, La Guajira — the base camp for Punta Gallinas, South America's northernmost point, and the Médanos de Taroa dunes.
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About Nazareth
Nazareth: Gateway to the Guajira Desert
Nazareth sits in the Alta Guajira peninsula of northeastern Colombia, roughly 120 km north of Riohacha and close to Punta Gallinas — the northernmost point of South America. The settlement is a Wayuu indigenous community surrounded by wind-scoured desert, salt flats, and Caribbean coastline. Visitors arrive primarily to reach Punta Gallinas, camp under the stars, and witness the Médanos de Taroa sand dunes that drop directly into the sea.
Where to Stay and Getting Around
Accommodation in Nazareth is limited to small posadas nativas — family-run guesthouses operated by Wayuu hosts. These offer basic but authentic stays with hammocks, local goat stew, and direct access to guides. The town is reachable by 4WD truck along unpaved tracks from Uribia, the self-described indigenous capital of Colombia, approximately 80 km south. No paved road connects Nazareth to the rest of Guajira.
Practical Tips
- Access: Hire a 4WD with a local driver from Uribia; the journey takes 3–4 hours depending on conditions.
- Season: Visit December–April for dry, windy conditions. May–November brings rain and impassable tracks.
- Currency: Carry Colombian pesos in cash — no ATMs exist in the Alta Guajira.
- Permits: Some routes cross Wayuu resguardo land; guides arrange entry protocols.
- Water: Bring adequate drinking water; supply is scarce in the desert interior.
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