Local favourite beach · La Guajira, Colombia

Punta Cañon

Punta Cañon is a beach in La Guajira, Colombia.

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Punta Cañon: 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 Cañon

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.

Visiting Punta Cañon: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Punta Cañon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 12.36755, -71.80663. 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 Cañon?

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

    What are the places to visit near Punta Cañon?

    Nearby: Bahía Hondita (beach, 15 km), Punta Gallinas (beach, 23 km), Parque Nacional Natural Bahía Portete Kaurrele (sanctuary, 27 km), Dunas de Taroa (beach, 28 km), Cabo de la Vela (beach, 55 km), Serranía de Macuira (viewpoint, 71 km).