Local favourite beach · La Guajira, Colombia

Punta Chitara

Punta Chitara is a beach in La Guajira, Colombia.

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Punta Chitara: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Punta Chitara

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Punta Chitara — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 12.41361, -71.73622. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Punta Chitara?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Punta Chitara?

    Nearby: Bahía Hondita (beach, 5 km), Punta Gallinas (beach, 12 km), Dunas de Taroa (beach, 18 km), Parque Nacional Natural Bahía Portete Kaurrele (sanctuary, 38 km), Serranía de Macuira (viewpoint, 67 km), Cabo de la Vela (beach, 67 km).