Location: Riohacha
Top Restaurants in Riohacha
Top 4 Mediterranean food in Riohacha, La Guajira Department, Colombia
Reviews on Mediterranean food in Riohacha, La Guajira Department, Colombia. Riohacha (Spanish pronunciation: [rjoˈa.tʃa]), Rio Hacha or Rio de la Hacha (English: River of the Axe or Axeshore - Wayuu: Süchiimma, "Süchii" means river, and "mma" means land, Riverland), is a city in the Riohacha Municipality in the northern Caribbean Region of Colombia by the mouth of the Ranchería River and the Caribbean sea, capital city of the La Guajira Department. Founded by conquistador Nikolaus Federmann in 1535, Riohacha was named after a local legend "The legend of the Axe". Owing to the powerful rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the area is mostly desertic and inhabited by Amerindians, predominantly by members of the Wayuu ethnic group. During colonial times Riohacha was a very important port due to the discovery of vast numbers of pearls. In the second half of the 20th Century, the city became one of Colombia's medium important, maritime commercial ports as well as a multicultural center for La Guajira Department. The city is mentioned several times in One Hundred Years of Solitude, Love in the Time of Cholera, and Chronicle of a Death Foretold, novels written by Gabriel García Márquez.
Things to do in Riohacha
1. Lima
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Derry M
I spent two nights in Riohacha last April-2019-and had dinner here each night.This is a lovely place to dine at.The food is excellent and so reasonably priced.The staff are friendly and professional.In this regard I want to pay tribute to Fernelis and Cesar-two very nice people....My guide book was right : this place DOES serve the best food in town...The restaurant itself is clean and attractive and it all makes for an unforgettable dining experience...Definitely worth 10 out of 10.
2. La Jaus by LaTrece
Overall Ratings
5 based on 33 reviews
La Jaus is a colourful and upbeat restaurant located in the heart of Riohacha´s historic centre. Our menu is a honest mix of the best both Mediterranean and guajira cuisine has to offer where our local products are the stars. From tasty entries which are
Reviewed By tgatz1
My friend and I went to La Jaus on our one night in Riohacha, and we had a great time. The restaurant has an atmosphere of its own, with outdoors and indoors sitting options. The food was very good - while original at the same time - reasonably priced, and the staff very attentive. Definitely a must for high quality cuisine (mix of local specialties and Italian cuisine) in Riohacha! (Do give pizzas a try, they are original and excellent)Thank you so much for your visit and for taking a bit f your time to share your experience. It is awesome to know you opinion.
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3. I Balconi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Jessica R
Fun atmosphere and delicious, generous sized pizzas. Get a large to share!Charming service and friendly proprietor
4. La Terraza Comida Fusion
We create unique flavors inspired by Lebanese, American, French and Colombian gastronomy.
