Occupying the northernmost tip of Colombia on the remote La Guajira Peninsula, La Guajira is a stark and beautiful desert region where ochre dunes tumble into the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Windswept, sun-bleached and sparsely populated, the landscape is home to the indigenous Wayuu, whose traditions and colourful artisanal weaving form a distinctive part of the region’s identity. Travellers venture here for dramatic scenery at places such as Punta Gallinas and Cabo de la Vela, as well as sandboarding on coastal dunes, wildlife watching in desert lagoons and spectacular sunsets over endless plains. Roads are rough and facilities limited, yet the sweeping horizons, warm desert winds and sense of isolation make La Guajira a uniquely rewarding frontier destination.