How to Get to Nuquí?

Located in the westernmost part of the country, Nuquí is home to one of the most biodiverse areas in the world. The Pacific Region has the most fauna-rich jungle in the world, along with extensive pristine beaches where humpback whales come once a year to give birth and mate. For this reason, the coasts of Chocó are a must-visit tourist destination for nature lovers, the sea, and water sports.

Located south of Bahía Solano and the Utría cove, in the Tribugá gulf, Nuquí is one of the municipalities that receives the most travelers throughout the year in Chocó.

Together with the surrounding townships, such as Termales, Coquí, Arusí, and Guachalito, among others, Nuquí forms an area with numerous natural destinations to explore, relax, and dream of a better world.

Thermal springs by the sea, fresh waterfalls, a marine ecosystem that thrives in beautiful coral formations, ideal waves for surfing, rivers for navigation, mangroves, ecological hikes, and wonderful beaches are part of what you find in this natural paradise.

To reach Nuquí, you have two access routes, as the presence of waterways, dense vegetation, and the swampy terrain due to heavy rains make land access impossible. 

By air: Nuquí has the Reyes Murillo Airport, which receives charter flights from Medellín, Bogotá, or Quibdó. This flight allows you to start your inspiration in nature by observing the panoramic view of the Darién Jungle.

By sea: Although there is no access by river, there is maritime access from Buenaventura, with a journey that takes eight hours by speedboat; or from Bahía Solano, two hours, also by speedboat.

What to do in Nuquí

Scuba Diving

Piedra Fidel

This is an igneous rock, a place rich in soft corals, with an approximate depth of thirty meters. Observing moray eels, butterfly fish, parrotfish, sawfish, and many other large species is one of the attractions of this site.

La Parguera

Located at Punta Arusí, this cluster of igneous rocks awaits you at just over twenty meters deep to admire the large number of snappers, jurel, and schools of pompano, among other species. A wall of blooming sponges provides the perfect backdrop to observe the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.

Piedra Bonita

At a depth of eighteen meters, you'll find schools of fish traveling with the strong current that flows through. Scorpion fish and different types of turtles are some of the species you can identify in this set of rocks.

El Chuzudo

In the area known as Piedra Piedra, you will find this beautiful place composed of igneous rock, with fifteen meters of depth. Yellow corals are adorned with moss and other plant species. Angel fish, butterfly fish, jurel, snapper, and sawfish are part of the living community that inhabits this area.

Surfing

Guachalito

The best surfing area in the region. Surrounded by dense jungle and numerous eco-friendly hotels and lodgings. It features a 300-meter-long beach, where you can expect to reach great speeds.

Cabo Corrientes

A place for expert surfers due to the difficulty of the waves and risks involved. To catch the best possible waves, you must travel 45 minutes from Termales by boat. From May to December, you’ll find waves two to three meters high to enjoy this sport.

Morro Terco Beach

Located next to Morro Terco, this is an ideal spot to see and hear the songs of the humpback whales when they visit the area.

Termales Township

In Termales, you will find beautiful beaches with good waves, especially in the afternoons.

Hot Springs

Near Nuquí, you can take a bath in the sulfuric and hot waters that relax the body and provide wellness, alternating with natural cold water baths flowing from the stream.

Canoe Tours

Numerous water trails are available for you to paddle in canoes and kayaks along rivers that flow into the sea.

Fishing

Join the local guides to enjoy the magic of a day of sport fishing. Passing through Los Riscales, you will find grouper, sailfish, snapper, and jurel, among others.

Ecological Hikes

The lodgings in Nuquí offer ecological routes for walking through mangroves, jungle, and beaches. You will find numerous species and be amazed by the sounds of nature.

Gastronomy

Being bathed by numerous rivers that flow into the Pacific Ocean, in Nuquí, the rich gastronomy made with fresh products from the land, freshwater, and saltwater is abundant and highly sought after. After engaging in activities, enjoying energy-filled meals where the flavor of the Pacific reveals all its charms is ideal.

Nuquí welcomes you. Immerse yourself in this natural paradise, letting yourself be enveloped by its calm waters, peaceful trails, and the majesty of whale watching. Don't miss the chance to discover this and other wonderful destinations in the most welcoming country in the world.