A guest photo from David Lee, who writes about Medellin at medellinliving.com.

Colombia is known for its jungles, however a desert exists at the very northern tip of the country along the Caribbean Coast. La Guajira Peninsula is home to the indigenous Wayuu people, and offers tourists the opportunity to visit the remote, northernmost tip of the South American continent.

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This article was written by Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda Martin have been living on the road since February 2006. Both born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand they are ... somewhere in the world! Craig and Linda host the Indie Travel Podcast - you can get in touch with them here.