The Pacific coast of Choco is one of our favorite destinations in Colombia. We’ve already been there twice, and we’ll certainly be returning regularly! From our point of view, it’s a magical destination, where the ocean and wild jungle invite you to disconnect.
Pacific coast of Choco general information
Colombia’s Pacific coast of choco Travel guide
The Pacific coast of Choco is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. In other words, it’s one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Although the department’s capital is Quibdo, it is the Choco Coast that is the most popular tourist destination.
The Pacific coast of Choco is an isolated region, with no road connections and accessible only by plane from Medellin or by boat from Buenaventura.
- Foundation: 1726
- Natural region : Pacific
- Capital: Quibdo
- Population: 550.000
- Average altitude: 167m
- Climate: hot and humid
- Average temperature: 27°C
- Dry season: December to March
- Rainy season: April to November
- When to go: all year round
- Whale season: June to October
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Best things to do in the Pacific coast of Choco
Colombia’s Pacific coast of choco Travel guide
The Pacific coast of Choco is divided into two main areas: Bahia Solano and Nuqui. While it is of course possible to connect the two areas, the distances involved in a lancha suggest that you prefer to stay in one or the other.
Best places to see in the Pacific coast of Choco
- Bahia Solano and Cascada del Nabuga
- El Valle and Cascada El Tigre
- Utria Natural Park
- Nuqui
- Pangui
- Coqui
- Guachalito
- Termales and Cascada tres encantos
- Arusi
- Punta Brava
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Local agency to visit the Nuqui region
Colombia’s Pacific coast of choco Travel guide
Best local tour guide
Book your activities in El Valle (Bahia Solano)
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Colombia’s Pacific coast of choco Travel guide
Best local tour guide
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Where to stay in Nuqui and Bahia Solano
Colombia’s Pacific coast of choco Travel guide
El Valle
Eco Lodge
El Almejal
El Almejal is one of the best hotels in El Valle. Located on the beach of the same name, it is one of the pioneering hotels in the spirit of eco-responsible hotels in Colombia.
El Valle
Hostal
The Pelican House Hostel
The Pelican House Hostal is one of the best accommodation options in El Valle and has the great merit of partnering with the Madre Agua team in Bahia Solano, who do great work with the whales.
El Valle
Posada
Posada El nativo
A posada where we spent two nights. Basic comfort but nice location by the beach on the way to playa El Almejal. Possibility of eating on site.
Arusi
Eco Lodge
Punta Brava Eco Hotel
Punta Brava is an ecological luxury bubble in the middle of the jungle, with its feet in the Pacific Ocean. A unique, exclusive place, totally cut off from the world, which is well worth the effort if you have the means to indulge yourself.
Arusi
Hotel
Casa Cielito
Casa Cielito was our home for 1 week in Arusi, the place is magical and the food is simply the best we’ve tasted in Colombia!
El Valle
Hotel
El Morro B&B
A hotel we wanted to try out but which was fully booked when we came, a hut on the tip of El Almejal beach, with a splendid view directly over the Pacific Ocean and its fabulous sunsets!
Full board: price includes 3 meals a day
El Valle
Posada
Mama Orbe Eco Farm
From simple cabins on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, a home with Mama Orbe’s family and a unique sea turtle protection project in El Valle, or how to combine business with pleasure. If Mama Orbe is a little far from the village, it’s a real opportunity to disconnect and share with the family, and do the activities with them. Highly recommended!
