Macuira Tours
Macuira Tours
4.5
Multi-day ToursCultural ToursSightseeing ToursNature & Wildlife Tours
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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We are a tour operator and transports of the Serrania Macuira, High Guajira Colombiana. We work hand in hand with our Wayuu brothers settled in each of the tourist sites; Who have been attending alijunas (white or civilized men) for years, who come to live unique and authentic experiences in the magical realism of our landscapes and our traditions, customs and customs.
Riohacha, Colombia
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2024
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Ed F
Costa Rica20 contributions
Mar 2020
If you are considering a visit to La Guajira Peninsula, I strongly recommend a visit. While it is not easy, it is a magical area and an unforgettable experience.
My trip with Macuira Tours was outstanding in every respect. There was not one single hitch. Laila was extremely cordial and helpful all the way from my inquiries about tours through the registration and payment process.
Euro was our driver and if you are lucky enough to get him, it will further enhance your experience. He is Wayuu and knows the area like the back of his hand. While he claims not to be a "guide" he provided tons of clear information and answered all questions. He was very fun and entertaining and seemed to know everyone in the area. He was also a great driver.
While there are many options for tour companies out there, stick with a proven company like Macuira.
My trip with Macuira Tours was outstanding in every respect. There was not one single hitch. Laila was extremely cordial and helpful all the way from my inquiries about tours through the registration and payment process.
Euro was our driver and if you are lucky enough to get him, it will further enhance your experience. He is Wayuu and knows the area like the back of his hand. While he claims not to be a "guide" he provided tons of clear information and answered all questions. He was very fun and entertaining and seemed to know everyone in the area. He was also a great driver.
While there are many options for tour companies out there, stick with a proven company like Macuira.
Written March 13, 2020
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GeJota
1 contribution
Feb 2022
We booked the mochilero plan, that is 2 night 3 days where we would visit Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas, and we couldn't be more pleased, Macuira Tours showed the upmost professionalism from the very moment we contacted them. We visited gorgeous scenery and learned a lot about the region thanks to John, our driver/guide. We totally recommend them.
Written February 14, 2022
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RSE2
London, UK99 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We had an amazing experience with a fabulous guide/driver and translator who made us feel incredibly safe, and well
Informed.
If you are going to travel in La Guajira be aware that it is extremely poor and under-developed. There are no roads and you will spend long hours in the car - but what amazing scenery to look at, and experience. The accommodation and food are at best very basic, and you will be hot and dusty. Please don’t let this out you off as the reward is well worth the price that must be paid. There are no options of accommodation so you just have to accept it for what it is.
Once in a lifetime experience that provides another aspect of life in this fascinating country.
Informed.
If you are going to travel in La Guajira be aware that it is extremely poor and under-developed. There are no roads and you will spend long hours in the car - but what amazing scenery to look at, and experience. The accommodation and food are at best very basic, and you will be hot and dusty. Please don’t let this out you off as the reward is well worth the price that must be paid. There are no options of accommodation so you just have to accept it for what it is.
Once in a lifetime experience that provides another aspect of life in this fascinating country.
Written August 24, 2022
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Pierre C
1 contribution
Aug 2022
We did the 3 days tour to Punta Gallinas. The tour was very nice but the agency was super disappointing. When comparing with other persons, who did exactly the same tour than us, we paid the most expensive price...
Moreover, there is a choice between several places for sleeping the first night in Cabo de la Vela, and clearly the place where we slept was the worst one : super dirty, sleeping between 30 to 40 people in hamacs in front of toilets, etc..
Last, the driver provided by Macuira wasn't nice at all, despite our efforts to try to communicate with him.
To summarize : other agencies are better than Macuira, and cheaper.
Moreover, there is a choice between several places for sleeping the first night in Cabo de la Vela, and clearly the place where we slept was the worst one : super dirty, sleeping between 30 to 40 people in hamacs in front of toilets, etc..
Last, the driver provided by Macuira wasn't nice at all, despite our efforts to try to communicate with him.
To summarize : other agencies are better than Macuira, and cheaper.
Written August 26, 2022
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Paola Gustín M.
Bogota, Colombia20 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
In the first instance, it is important that people know that it IS NOT IDEAL to travel in the months of October and November because the desert and other places in Alta Guajira are flooded, therefore, access becomes impossible, itineraries change and You cannot go to Punta Gallinas, which in my opinion is the most beautiful thing about this destination. I found out about this a few days before my trip, but not from the agency, but because I asked. If they had informed me of this, the story would be different and on another date.
At the beginning of the trip, one believes that all the people who are in the car have the same itinerary, but that is not the case, it is a mix of several agencies, with different accommodations and that they can end up leaving in one or two days.
At no time do you receive an explanation about the sites visited, unless you ask; Maybe the answer is vague and unfounded. It would be ideal for every plan to include a dialogue with a person from the Wayuu indigenous people, as this enriches the experience and makes it more interesting.
If for some reason you end up staying in Mayapo, do not choose chinchorro, since it is an area that floods and many mosquitoes and flies proliferate. You won't be able to sleep comfortably.
Finally, for not visiting Punta Gallinas, the destination of Camarones was offered to be in the Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora of Los Flamencos or Flamingos, which I don't know he enjoyed at all, because it was not season, the lagoon was very flooded and the food was the only place that did not meet the minimum expectations.
You have to be clearer with clients.
At the beginning of the trip, one believes that all the people who are in the car have the same itinerary, but that is not the case, it is a mix of several agencies, with different accommodations and that they can end up leaving in one or two days.
At no time do you receive an explanation about the sites visited, unless you ask; Maybe the answer is vague and unfounded. It would be ideal for every plan to include a dialogue with a person from the Wayuu indigenous people, as this enriches the experience and makes it more interesting.
If for some reason you end up staying in Mayapo, do not choose chinchorro, since it is an area that floods and many mosquitoes and flies proliferate. You won't be able to sleep comfortably.
Finally, for not visiting Punta Gallinas, the destination of Camarones was offered to be in the Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora of Los Flamencos or Flamingos, which I don't know he enjoyed at all, because it was not season, the lagoon was very flooded and the food was the only place that did not meet the minimum expectations.
You have to be clearer with clients.
Written November 18, 2023
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Cecilia Esperan... G
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
We have only words of thanks with Macuira, especially Carolina who from day one was very attentive and always friendly with her recommendations. Special mention to our driver Bood Ortíz, without a doubt the best, excellent person, smiley, friendly, respectful, patient and more than a driver a great guide knows the area perfectly, we feel safe and welcomed in the best way. Gracias Macuira, Gracias Carolina, Gracias Bood
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Written July 30, 2024
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Laura Milena I
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Couples
Clear and concise information, they demonstrated confidence from the beginning with the information and doubts. The attention was great, I want to highlight Arnoldo for his kindness, patience, empathy and great help.
The places were known effectively, each of those mentioned, the transportation was comfortable and fast, recommended 100
The places were known effectively, each of those mentioned, the transportation was comfortable and fast, recommended 100
Written June 20, 2024
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ADRIANO A
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Perfection!!!! From the first contact we had with Arnoldo from Macuira Tours everything was excellent!! Immediate response to my messages and emails with very clear and unambiguous cost estimates. Great availability to carry out personalized tours with advice on how to carry them out. High quality services (off-road vehicles, drivers, accommodation, meals and transfers). Competence, reliability and advantageous prices!!!!
Written September 4, 2023
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Luzfa Ocampo
2 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
Our tour takes us to Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas. Arnoldo customized our Tour according to our needs and was very vigilant during the tour. Our driver Arthur was excellent company during our trip.
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Written September 17, 2024
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Axel S
Berlin, Germany12 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
5 days wtih the amazing indigenous Wayuu guide Euro through La Guajira. Interesting cultural insides, beautiful landscapes with deserts beside the sea, dunes and even forest in the national park of Macuira.
Only drawback has been an additional fee of 40.000 COP, after the Macuira tour to see a pozo. It has not been announced so we couldn´t even swim and was charged at the very end of the trip, even after filling in the feedback papers of the national park!
Beside this it was an overhelming trip!
Only drawback has been an additional fee of 40.000 COP, after the Macuira tour to see a pozo. It has not been announced so we couldn´t even swim and was charged at the very end of the trip, even after filling in the feedback papers of the national park!
Beside this it was an overhelming trip!
Written January 6, 2019
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Thank you very much for coming to La Guajira and trusting us for your trip to Alta Guajira. Euro is part of our family of the pausayuu caste of PNN Macuira, send greetings.
We apologize for the value of Cop 40,000 charged for the ecoguide in the park, and Euro reported the additional charge for going to the water well that was not in the itinerary. We will pass the complaint to the national parks offices.
Written February 6, 2019
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