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El Totumo la Guajira: How to get there from San Juan and Fonseca

El Totumo is a corregimiento of the San Juan del Cesar municipality located in the department of La Guajira, on the north side of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

This site is striking for its natural pools spa called "El Pozo de El Totumo", formed by the crystal clear waters of the Cesar River since it is very close to its source.

These natural pools have a small beach and wells of different depths, some are so deep that you cannot see the bottom and in others that are less deep bubbles come out that make them look like hot springs, but the water is very cold.

Among other things they can do is walk around ecotourism trails where they will be guided by the locals.

How to get to El Totumo?

To get to this corregimiento, you must first go to San Juan del Cesar or the Fonseca municipality, you can do it from Barranquilla on a 5-hour bus trip or from Valledupar, which is only 60 minutes away, then you must take routes that will take you to the spas that are 25 minutes away.

Accommodation near the township

If you plan to travel to see this destination, you should review these lodging options.

Rancheria Utta Hotel
Hotel

Rancheria Utta Hotel

Cabo de la Vela, La Guajira

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Playa Kai Glamping
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Playa Kai Glamping

La Punta de los Remedios, La Guajira

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Territorio Mágico Hotel
Farm

Territorio Mágico Hotel

Dibulla, La Guajira

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