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Women, men and children walk outside a shop in the Guajira Marketplace (Maicao). On the walls the name of the store reads, Tienda La Guajira (Store La Guajira). La Guajira is a department (similar to what would be identified as a state) in the northeast region of Colombia. It occupies an area bordered by Venezuela and the Caribbean Sea. Riohacha is the capital of La Guajira. La Guajira is known for its deserts, Caribbean coastal regions, sand dunes, fishing villages and its indigenous people (such as the Wayuu people). Mujeres, hombres y niños salen de una tienda en el mercado de la Guajira (Maicao). Pintado en las paredes el nombre: Tienda La Guajira. La Guajira es un departamento (similar al que se identificaría como un estado) en la región noreste de Colombia. Ocupa una zona bordeada por Venezuela y el Mar Caribe. Riohacha es la capital de La Guajira. La Guajira es conocida por sus desiertos, regiones costeras del Caribe, dunas de arena, pueblos pesqueros y sus pueblos indígenas (especialmente el pueblo wayú).
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