La Guajira
La Guajira is a region and peninsula in northern Colombia, at the border with Venezuela. The first place where tourists go is the village of Cabo de la Vela (12°11’45″ N 72°08’48″W) from where tourists can go further.
View on the Ojo de Agua beach (12°12’50″ N 72°10’39″W) and El Faro de Cabo de la Vela lighthouse (12°12’35″ N 72°10’45″W, barely visible on the picture) on nearby peninsula.
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View on Piedra Tortuga peninsula (12°12’59″ N 72°10’42″W) from the same place. Does it look like a turtle?
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Ojo de Agua beach and El Faro de Cabo de la Vela seen from the isthmus of Piedra Tortuga.
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Sunset on El Faro de Cabo de la Vela.
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Sunrise on Pilon de Azucar (12°14’18″ N 72°08’34″W).
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