Welcome to the END OF THE WORLD! | LA GUAJIRA - 8/32

Welcome to the end of the world, Colombia's desert department of La Guajira and home to the northernmost point of South America. This department is the indigenous homeland of the Wayuu people, known for their intricate mochila bags, face painting, women-centered society, and so much more.

Bienvenidos al fin del mundo, al departamento desértico de La Guajira en Colombia y hogar del punto más al norte de América del Sur! Este departamento es la tierra ancestral de los wayuu, conocidos por sus intrincadas mochilas, pintura facial, sociedad centrada en las mujeres y mucho más.

Looking for more info on the places/people mentioned in this video? Check out the resources below:
Los Embarradores: https://www.elheraldo.co/region/los-e...
Article on traditional Wayuu Food: https://newworlder.substack.com/p/zai...
History of Rancherías: https://www.revistacredencial.com/his...
Legend of Waleka the spider: https://artesaniasdecolombia.com.co/P...

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Palomino
01:57 Riohacha
05:07 Drive to Cabo de la Vela
06:27 Cabo de la Vela
07:53 Carne de Chivo
08:33 Mochila Wayuu
10:10 Wayuu Culture
12:29 Punta Gallina
16:47 My Mochila Wayuu
17:26 Outro

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