Friday, April 18, 2025

Gusty Guajira

This Easter break I spent a few days in Dibulla, La Guajira.  It's east of Santa Marta and I flew via Riohacha (way too far by car!).


I knew it'd be hot (around 35 degrees) but I wanted to see the area and enjoy the sea air!





At times it was pretty windy, which was nice too.


Every morning I'd come here with my coffee:


Then in the evening this beach bar was perfect for sunset!





The hotel I stayed at was a little boutique hotel, which was lovely, though unfortunately not with a sea view.  😒


The sea is behind the building at the end of the garden

This traditional roof kept the terrace cool

One day I took a trip to Palomino and visited an indigenous community (Arhuaca), where the women were making traditional bags (mochilas).



making thread from fique (a fibre from the maguey plant) 


The designs represent things (in this case the paths in the Sierra Nevada).  The white bags are traditionally only for the Mamo (spiritual leaders, healers, wise men).



My guide playing the Gaita.

These indigenous communities live off the land and cultivate a variety of crops including root vegetables,  cocoa and coffee.  They now also sell their handicraft to tourists.

Check out the a/c in the car I was in!


Another day I went around the town of Dibulla.  This is a small, sleepy town.  Here are some photos:


Dibulla church


We also came across an Easter procession:


fisherman drying his net

improvising with building material

laundry day?

guy from hotel (Jorje) showing me around

water canisters (no drinkable, running water)


I had a lovely visit and it was a perfect place to relax for a few days.