Riohacha Travel Guide
Colombia
Riohacha is a Colombian city with a population of 92,431, on the country’s northern Caribbean coast. It operates on Colombia time and is a practical base for exploring the La Guajira region.
Most visitors arriving by air use Riohacha Airport (RCH). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips may require looking beyond the immediate area.
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Pays in COP
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 123
Dial code +57
Tipping: Tipping is not always expected in Colombia, but it's appreciated for good service. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.
Best time to visit Riohacha
Jan
33°6Feb
33°6Mar
34°4Apr
34°14May
33°17Jun
34°12Jul
36°8Aug
35°14Sep
33°21Oct
32°25Nov
32°16Dec
32°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Riohacha
Salina Sarampión
38.6 km away
Things to do in Riohacha
Catedral Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
roman catholic place of worship
3 km
Iglesia shalom
christian place of worship
0.5 km
Casa de Oracion Poder y Fuego
christian place of worship
0.5 km
Parroquia Santísima Trinidad Rio
roman catholic place of worship
1.3 km
Parque De Los Cañones
park
3.4 km
Royal Films
movie theater
0.8 km
Iglesia Cristiana Nasij Ha shalom
christian place of worship
2.1 km
Parroquia San Francisco De Asis
roman catholic place of worship
1.3 km
Getting there
Riohacha Airport · 0 km
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