- The headland is also the location of the northernmost lighthouse in South America, the 18 m (59 ft) high Faro de Punta Gallinas, which opened in 1989.[2].
- The view from Pilon de Azucar, en route to Punta Gallinas, is dazzling © Elizabeth Thorn / Lonely Planet. La Guajira & Wayúu culture.
- We booked a tour from Cabo de la Vela to go to Punta Gallinas--they picked us up almost one hour late then loaded us onto a boat with a half broken motor.
- In this blog, we want to tell you the best time to go to Punta Gallinas, so you can make your tour reservations and flights in advance.
- ...your way to this remote destination take a read of my guide which includes how to get to Cabo de la Vela Guajira and of course how to get to Punta Gallinas.
- The tour to Punta Gallinas is an opportunity to appreciate the most beautiful sunset and enjoy the impressive landscapes of this enigmatic place.
- The trip to Punta Gallinas begins for 4 hours and 30 minutes by car, passing through Bahía Honda, Puerto Bolívar and the Laguna de los Patos.
- If you are planning on visiting Punta Gallinas, but you are not someone who tends to participate in tours, you are in the perfect place.
- The best guide to Punta Gallinas in Colombia for what to do and how to get there—info based on my 3 trips overthere and our local friends.
- After spending three nights in Cabo de la Vela (an extra one than planned because I got sick!), we set off in a 4×4 for Punta Gallinas at 5.45am.
