Get your bags, exit the arrivals hall at Valledupar Airport (VUP-Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo), and collect your rental car. Which one you jump into depends on where you’re venturing. If you’ll be spending the majority of the time driving in downtown Valledupar, around 19 miles from the terminal, select something zippy and small. A compact car that’s easy to operate will be perfect for navigating those busy city streets. But with almost endless things to see, like the splendid dunes of the region, you’ll probably be racking up a few miles. A larger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make lengthier road trips more comfortable.