RANCHERÍA UTTA

Discover Colombia’s Alta Guajira.

A culturally immersive lodge in Cabo de La Vela.

The Ranchería offers spectacular desert landscapes

right by the beach, where you’ll get to enjoy the Caribbean Sea

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Walk with the Wayuu spirit.

Discover the beauty of the desert and the warmth of our culture. At Ranchería Utta, every step is a living experience of tradition, landscape, and authentic hospitality.

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Experiences that tell stories

Combine the comfort you deserve with authentic experiences that connect you to the soul of the desert and the ancestral wisdom of the Wayuu people.

Rancheria Utta,I'm Gabriel X.

Facilities

Wayuu Architecture

Our facilities, built with yotojoro (dried cactus) and clay, offer the perfect blend of Wayuu architecture and comfort.

With three types of accommodation: private cabins, hammocks, and chinchorros.

It also features a Cultural Enramada, a space created to learn more about our culture, along with special activities designed specifically for your journey.

Outdoor lounge and work areas

Rest flows with the ocean breeze, and work is inspired by the Guajira landscape.

Cabins and enramadas

Designed for comfort, silence, and inspiration.

Wayuu-inspired spaces

Traditional design, modern comfort.

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

Choose your accommodation. We’ll take care of the rest.

Blue Sea Plan | 3 Nights, 4 Days.

Wayuu Starry Night Plan | 1 Night, 2 Days.

Magical Guajira Plan | 2 Nights, 3 Days

Full Moon Plan 4 nights 5 days

Restaurant

Wayuu cuisine

At the heart of Ranchería Utta, gastronomy is much more than food. It is a sensory journey through the flavors, traditions, and ancestral knowledge of the Wayuu people.

We use fresh, locally sourced ingredients, chosen with respect for the land and the culture, to prepare traditional recipes passed down from generation to generation.

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Handcrafted

Handcrafts are one of the most colorful expressions of Wayuu culture. They are made by Indigenous women who shape and color multiple threads to create patterns and designs that reflect our heritage. At Ranchería Utta, your stay in Cabo de la Vela includes access to products of the highest quality.

Here, your safety in Cabo de la Vela is a priority, so you can enjoy the very best of this unique destination

Events

Exceptional spaces

We are one of the premier event venues in Alta Guajira.

Our spaces and services are perfect for:

Conventions
Catholic marriage or Wayuu ritual
Baptisms
First Communion
15 years
Graduations
Anniversaries
Other ceremonies

We plan the event with you and take care of:

everything we can so you can enjoy
Offer a fair and transparent quote
We connect you with experienced local providers.

EXPERIENCES

We recommend

Combine relaxation on the beach with cultural, adventure, and leisure activities to enjoy the very best of Cabo de la Vela.

This is where your cultural journey begins

An authentic experience of rest, tradition, and connection.

Testimonials

What customers say

					spectacular     - The silence, tranquility, and peace that permeates this place makes it magical. You can truly disconnect and relax. We always recommend it. The cuisine is... See more The experience they offer is unique. We ate really well throughout our stay. Highly recommended.				
negropo 
September 1, 2023 

					An experience like no other!    I spent four nights at Utta in early August 2023 with my husband and our two children. It was an experience like no other. The room was clean and... See more Lovely place, with very helpful staff (Ana, Will, and others whose names I sadly can’t remember), wonderful hammocks, and delicious, generous meals. Since we hadn’t planned any excursions in advance, possibly a mistake, Ana gave us great tips on where to go, including an incredible beach about an hour’s walk away that we had all to ourselves, unless you count the pelicans diving for fish. Yes, it’s hot. Yes, it’s sandy. It’s not luxurious, but it has everything you need and it was very calm and peaceful. We spent our afternoons in the hammocks or playing Parques at the bar table, and our evenings after dinner stargazing on the beach. A really nice place.				
Judith Z 
August 1, 2023 

					The best ranchería    - Excellent stay. The cabins are very comfortable, with running water and electricity, which is impressive given the remote location. The food was great, the service was good, and having a private beach to enjoy the scenery made it even better.

For... See more Those who want more comfort should choose the cabins. For the more adventurous, the chinchorros are perfect, right by the beach, where you can wake up to the sunrise without even having to move.				
Eri T 
March 1, 2024 

How to get there?

Access routes

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of La Guajira.

First, you can fly to Riohacha, the capital of the region. From there, take a 4×4 vehicle, the best option for the desert roads, to Uribia.

In Uribia, you will find more 4×4 vehicles that can take you directly to Cabo de la Vela, where the ranchería is located, on the way to the famous Lighthouse. Along the journey, you will enjoy unique landscapes and the rich Wayuu culture. You will love it

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Learn about our culture

The authentic Wayuu experience in Cabo de la Vela. Culture, desert, and tradition await. Discover it.

Discover the five must-see beaches of Cabo de la Vela with Ranchería Utta. Turquoise waters, golden cliffs, and Wayuu culture await you at every step.

Discover the five elements that make the La Guajira Desert unforgettable at Ranchería Utta: dunes, wind, starry skies, and Wayuu culture.

Discover the Taroa Dunes, a magical paradise where the desert meets the Caribbean. Experience it from Ranchería Utta.

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