Chocó (Colombian Pacific)

Chocó is one of the most authentic regions of Colombia’s and one of the wettest places in the world. Because of this, there is exuberant nature with dense jungle that ends on miles of beaches. This is Colombia’s best spot for whale watching and some of the best diving in the world can be found here. Because the jungle in Chocó was inhabited by guerrillas for many years, it was a “no-go area for a long time. Nowadays, Nuquí, Bahía Solano and El Valle are safe to visit. Chocó is one of the poorest areas of Colombia, but locals have embraced tourism and are happy and proud to welcome travelers. Reason enough to be surprised by the overwhelming nature, wildlife and smiling faces of the largely Afro-Colombian residents.

Highlights

• Whale watching from July to mid-October
• Turtle spotting from September to November
• Surfing, from one of the cool hostels
• Hiking in the jungle with waterfalls and natural thermal pools
• Bird and wildlife watching
• Walking on miles of sandy beaches
• Canoeing on the river
• Diving on Isla Malpelo and Isla Gorgona