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.

View on Piedra Tortuga peninsula (12°12’59″ N 72°10’42″W) from the same place. Does it look like a turtle?

Ojo de Agua beach and El Faro de Cabo de la Vela seen from the isthmus of Piedra Tortuga.

Sunset on El Faro de Cabo de la Vela.

Sunrise on Pilon de Azucar (12°14’18″ N 72°08’34″W).