Maicao is a city located in the north-eastern edge of Colombia, at the shores of the caribbean sea. It was founded the 29th of June of 1927 in a territory previously occupied by the Wayuu people, and since its conception it has been an important ...commercial hub in the Atlantic Ocean.The city experimented strong comertial growth during the decade of 1970 due to the Venezuela oil bonanza, and in turn received a strong influx of foreign migrants from the middle east who settled in as traders.
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Travel tips for Maicao
Maicao is a border town near the border with Venezuela. Here you will be able to trade colombian pesos for bolívares.As with any other city, it is advised that you keep your personal belongings close and dont wander on your own late at night.If you have planned to move around the regions in Colombia, you might be asked to have the yellow fever vaccine. Other vaccines... that you should consider -in case you travel to rainforest areas- are the tetanus vaccine and the hepatitis A/B.The electric current kind used in Colombia is 110-volt AC (110 V), with a frequence of 60 Hz. We recommend you to have a plug adapter if you travel to places that use other voltage to avoid that the electronic devices suffer a short-circuit and don't work.
Maicao is an attractive destination all year long.
Climate in Maicao
Climate in the municipality of Maicao is arid, presenting two rainy seasons and two dry seasons. The average temperature throughout the year is of 84 °F, so it is advised you bring light clothing.
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The things to do in Maicao
Nightlife in Maicao
La Terraza Disco Bar
Location: Cra. 31 #15-39 Hours: Starting at las 10 p.m.
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Where to eat in Maicao
Pizza Louis
Ubicación: Cra. 13 #6a21 Horario: 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Comfy restaurant that offers one of the best pizzas in the whole peninsula.
El Oriental
Ubicación: a 10-61, Cra. 8 #10-1 Horario: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Restaurant specialized in typical food. It also offers a very good breakfast in the morning.
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The tourist places to see in Maicao are
Omar Ibn Al-Jattab Mosque
Location: Carrera 7 con Calle 11 Hours: Until noon Price: Free entrance The biggest mosque in the country. It was built in 1997, and has a 101 feet marinet, built with italian marble. It can host more than 1000 persons, and it frequented by the muslim population of the city.
Plaza Bolívar
Location: Downtown Hours: All day long Price: Free entrance Plaza located downtown, where you can find several shops, cafes and money exchange center.
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The things to do in Maicao
Circuito de Playas de La Guajira
Hours: All day long Price: Free entrance La Guajira department has a beautiful beach circuit, which posee un bello circuito de playas caribeñas a las que se puede llegar fácilmente desde Maicao o Riohacha. They also have hotels, restaurants and other services for tourists. The most well known are Mayapo and Cove La Vela.
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Typical dishes in Maicao
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Due to the great number of arabian immigrants in the city, many restaurants offer typical middle east dishes such as kebabs and shawarmas.
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A typical Wayuu dish, made with goat, meat, bones and viscera.
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Rice with prawn which are boiled and then dehydrated to give them a special flavour. It is served with goat meat.
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Accomodations in Maicao
Hotel Las Dunas
Location: Calle 12 No 15-25, 442001 Price: Starting at 40 000 COP Hotel that has 24 hour reception. Rooms have air conditioning, TV and rooms with private bathroom.
Important dates in Maicao
Feria Comercial y Turística
(Varies)
La feria es tradicionalmente organizada por la Cámara de Comercio junto con Gobernación en la ciudad vecina de Riohacha. Es una forma de ofrecer a la ciudad de Maicao ante los potenciales compradores de otras ciudades, con el objetivo de posicionar mejor Maicao como un área comercial.
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What is an M-Ticket?
An M-Ticket is the virtual replacement of your bus ticket printout. An M-Ticket is an SMS that’s sent to your registered mobile number the moment you have successfully booked a bus ticket on the official website of redBus. The M-Ticket will basically contain details of your bus ticket such as timing, pick-up and drop-off points, vehicle registration number, PNR, and TIN numbers as well. The M-Ticket procedure has been an eco-friendly initiative employed by redBus to help reduce the amount of paper being used.
Do I need to make an account on the redBus website to book a bus?
No, you do not need to make an account with redBus to book a ticket. But, it is advisable to make an account to help speed up the booking process the next time you need to book a bus ticket. redBus offers a number of discounts and offers as well and you can easily avail these offers if you are registered with redBus.
How do I book my bus ticket at Maicao (Guaj)?
You can either visit the bus operator counter of your choice or you can visit the official website of redBus. The user-friendly and interactive website offers a step-by-step process of booking a bus ticket in a matter of minutes. The site offers a lot of useful information such as bus timings, fares, pick-up and drop-off points, and much more.
Is it safe to use my debit or credit card to book a ticket on the redBus website?
redBus has invested a lot to ensure that their customers are protected at all times and not just during their journey. redBus hosts a secure platform where transactions can be made safely. With over 180 million satisfied users, history should tell you exactly how secure it is to make a payment through the redBus website or app.