Mayapo, this paradise between the beaches and the culture of the indigenous Wayúu is located Just 20 minutes from Riohacha. In this blog we will tell you everything you need to know to enjoy this tourist destination and fall in love with the landscapes of Colombia.
What is Mayapo?
It is a beautiful little crowded beach, not because it is a place without any attributes, but because few tourists enter this area and prefer to choose the main or best known beaches of Riohacha-Guajira. Mayapo is one of those places that is worth going to know; a resort of natives and tourists, which, being a little visited place, becomes a very clean and extremely quiet beach.
It’s completely white and fine sand, its sea of crystalline waters in different green tones, is the site chosen by many people to take beautiful photos and thus have an enviable memory of this unique beach.
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How to get to Mayapo?
To go to Mayapo you have two options:
To go only to Mayapo.
For only 5.000 pesos they transport you in an intermunicipal bus from the market square of Riohacha.
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Make the tour to Cabo de la Vela or the tour to Punta Gallinas and Cabo de la Vela.
This is an option that requires more time and has a higher cost, but that is totally worth it, since it is more complete and you have the opportunity to know different places in La Guajira. If you do any of the tours mentioned above with Expotur, when you are on the way to Cabo de la Vela, our driver will make a stop in Mayapo so you can enjoy and take pictures of the landscape. This stop is a few minutes due to the total tour schedule, but it will be long enough to enjoy the place a bit.
Choose the tour that suits your adventurous soul:
– First option: Tour to Cabo de la Vela 2 days
– Second option: Punta Gallinas Tour 3 days
– Third option: Punta Gallinas Tour 4 days
What will you find in Mayapo?
The first thing you will notice is the Wayúu indigenous who are along the beach offering their handicrafts, which are very famous and sought after by foreigners, as they are unique ambulant master pieces and catch a lot the attention in other countries.
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In respect of activities to be carried out
The beach is very prominent for having strong winds, so visitors choose it for water sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing in boats or small sailboats.
And of course! If what you want is to simply relax and unwind, there are many restaurants and hostels on the beach that offer the “resting or tanning” chairs; hammock service, so that you sleep peacefully, read a book, smoke a cigarette or drink a cold cocktail to liven up the hot weather.
Tips to go to Mayapo
Whenever you go to tropical areas do not forget to bring:
– Sun block for both body and face.
– Anti mosquito lotion or after mosquito bites gel.
– Pills for headache, which is very common due to the intense sun and hot weather. Remember that you should always ask for your doctor’s advice and not self-medicate.
– Many carry the well-known “acetate of aluminum” or aluminum hydroxide to be applied at night and thus relieve burning in the skin by long exposure to the sun;
– It is more than essential to wear a cap and sunglasses; a good pair of sandals or special beach shoes.
– Take some medicines for the stomach, it is common to see sick tourists because they do not usually eat the typical sea food.
Important fact!
It is recommended to be vaccinated against yellow fever to enter this area, as well as Cabo de la Vela, Tayrona Park, Palomino, Buritaca.
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