Sanctuary Los Flamingos Tour
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Experience the majestic flamingos in their habitat, the Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora. Here you have the opportunity not only to get very close to the animals by boat - the Wayúu indigenous people are also looking forward to your visit. We are proud to donate a percentage of the tour fees to the local indigenous community and to offer you a high qualified bilingual guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- Boat trip to one of the lagoons
- All Fees and Taxes
- Visit and interaction with the local Wayúu indigenous (Optional)
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Insurance
Itinerary
An encounter with nature around one of the Colombian natural parks located in the region of the Wayúu indigenous tribe. On the Caribbean coast, across desert roads, cacti and mangroves our experienced guides will take you safety by boat to one of the two large lagoons surrounded by flamingos, pelicans and turtles. This will be followed by a typical lunch of the Guajira region. Enjoy it under a traditional Chinchorro – a Caribbean pergola – on the shores of the beach accompanied by typical stories of the region, told by local natives.
The province lies east or northeast of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta on the Caribbean coast . After the end of the eastern foothills, the mostly flat topography is criss-crossed by numerous short but water-rich rivers. The northern part of the province on the Guajira Peninsula has an arid climate ; in the extreme north-west there is even a real desert in the Cabo de la Vela region .
You will meet the indigenous Wayuu tribe at the Guajira peninsula. Its economy is one of survival with grazing activities, artisanal fishing, handicrafts and seasonal agriculture according to the rainy season. Cultural obligations, such as collaboration for payments, are an important part of the economic capacity of indigenous castes and families. According to their worldview, the spirit of the wind drives the cloud, which fertilizes the mountains with its rain. In his integral thought, the forms of nature are intimately linked with the future of the human being.
The beaches of Camarones are located on the right margin of the natural park; They are wide and extensive, with white sand and abundant vegetation of palm trees and bushes typical of the region.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At the crossroads, turn left at Estanco Palomino. In the middle of the street is a large teepee - the entrance of To'Buru. Here is the meeting point.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 4 travellers
- Operated by
- To'Buru • Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Santa Marta
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 73 day trips we list in Santa Marta.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 24 of 73.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santa Marta
Santa Marta is Colombia's oldest surviving colonial city, a Caribbean port below the Sierra Nevada and close to Tayrona Park and the Lost City trail.
Founded by the Spaniards in 1525, Santa Marta is the oldest surviving colonial city in Colombia, set on a bay where the Sierra Nevada, the highest coastal mountain range on earth, drops almost to the sea. Simón Bolívar died in 1830 at the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, a hacienda just outside the centre, now a museum with botanical gardens. The old town has a cathedral, a seafront promenade and a gold museum in a colonial house.
Top-ranked sights in Santa Marta: Lost City (Ciudad Perdida), Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park, Tayrona National Park (Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona).
