Taroa Dunes
Dunas de Taroa
Towering golden dunes that slope straight down into the Caribbean. Visitors run down from the top and leap into the sea, making this one of La Guajira's most dramatic sights.
The Taroa Dunes lie southeast of Punta Gallinas. The golden dunes stretch on for miles and rise tens of meters high. On one side, steep slopes drop straight to the sea, and visitors love to run down from the dune crest and jump into the water. Waves and currents are strong, so be careful when swimming and don't go out far. There are no facilities or shade here. You can only visit as part of a two-day Punta Gallinas tour, usually scheduled for the afternoon of the second day. Protect your camera from sand.
Opening hours
All day (travel with a tour group)
Nearby sights
- Punta Gallinas
- Bahía Hondita
- Bahía Portete
- Pilón de Azúcar & Playa del Pilón
- Cabo de la Vela Village & Kitesurf Bay
- Ojo de Agua Beach
- El Faro (Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse)
- Uribia