Green Riders 2025: La Guajira Pedals Toward Sustainable Tourism
In La Guajira, the wind doesn’t just shape the dunes—it also propels a new way of exploring the land. With desert landscapes, ancestral communities, and a unique biodiversity, this region in northern Colombia became the setting for the second edition of Green Riders Caribbean 2025, an event that blends sport, sustainability, and local development.
Over the course of more than 600 kilometers on electric bikes through the region, participants experienced a transformative journey: a slow, environmentally respectful ride deeply connected to the Wayuu communities—their traditions, art, and wisdom.
A Route that Inspires and Transforms
The event, held between April and May, wasn’t a competition. It was an act of collective awareness: by pedaling through the landscapes of Manaure, Uribia, Cabo de la Vela, Riohacha, and Nazareth, the Green Riders embraced a different approach to tourism—one that minimizes ecological impact, values local culture, and encourages human connection.
The electric bicycles, powered by solar energy, became the perfect symbol of this synergy between technology, ecology, and culture.
Tourism that Drives Community Development
One of the core principles of Green Riders Caribbean is direct support for local communities. At each stop, travelers took part in activities with artisans, Wayuu guides, and community leaders—generating income, visibility, and territorial pride. This approach helps shift tourism away from being an extractive activity toward becoming a tool for empowerment and resilience.
Native trees were planted in desert areas, environmental education workshops were offered, and school kits were distributed to children from remote communities.
La Guajira as a Model of Tourism Innovation
At a time when tourism is seeking balance, La Guajira is emerging as a living lab for sustainability. Green Riders proves it’s possible to create responsible tourist routes in regions that have long been left out of major commercial circuits.
From Tierra Querida, we celebrate initiatives like this—ones that showcase Colombia’s potential as a country committed to regenerative tourism, where traveling is not only about discovering, but also about caring, learning, and giving back.
La Guajira isn’t just traveled. It’s heard. It’s respected. And now, it’s pedaled with heart.
