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Riohacha (Ax River)

Riohacha is a city in the Riohacha Municipality in the northern Caribbean Region of Colombia by the mouth of the Ranchería River and the Caribbean Sea. It is the capital city of the La Guajira Department.

Type City

Why go

  • District and city in La Guajira department, Colombia.

History

Riohacha is a city in the Riohacha Municipality in the northern Caribbean Region of Colombia by the mouth of the Ranchería River and the Caribbean Sea. It is the capital city of the La Guajira Department. It has a sandy beach waterfront.

Restaurants & places to go

Subway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Calle 15#8 - 56 Local 37, Riohacha, La Guajira · subwaycolombia.com
Indoor
Lima
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 11-52 Calle 13, Riohacha · instagram.com
Indoor
Pare y Coma
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 16:00-01:00 · Calle 14 Carrera 15, Riohacha · twiter.com
Indoor
Chivo contento
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Calle:7 Cra. 1c Bis #7-1 · es.restaurantguru.com
Indoor
Restaurante MAIA -tipica Guajira
Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00 - 20:00 · Calle 11 #1c, riohacha - la guajira · es.restaurantguru.com
Indoor

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Where things are

5 of the places below have exact coordinates and are pinned.

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Photographs

Riohacha (Ax River)
Riohacha (Ax River)
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Riohacha (Ax River) — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Riohacha (Ax River). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.