Nuqui We Love You! |  10 Reasons to Visit Colombia’s Pacific Coast 

7 – Nature

Bird watchers and general wildlife enthusiasts will find their playground here. Quebrada Morromico has a great viewing point from where you can see the hills of the Jurubirá town, as well as exotic trees and birds representative of the region. Alternatively, a two-hour guided hike through the jungle will make it possible to see orchids, toucans and other exotic species.

8 – Culture

Today, the African heritage of the Pacific coast is undeniably present in the music, traditions, dances and cuisine. Visit the local communities to experience their fascinating culture, and make sure to stop by the Museum of Local Knowledge in Coquí to learn about traditional fishing techniques, culinary traditions and medicinal plants – you can even get custom-made herbal potions specially concocted to attract love and good luck.

9 – Gastronomy

Trust us, with Choco’s wide array of delightful recipes, there is no such thing as too much fish. That’s one of the lessons we learned at Zotea.
More than a restaurant, Zotea is a culinary and cultural center that works towards the development of the village of Coquí while showcasing the region’s diverse gastronomy in order to keep the local traditions alive. It’s a fascinating project that combines locally grown produce, sustainable practices and native chefs using modern twists on traditional flavours.
Order the albacore tuna ceviche or try the more traditional Piangüa —a mollusk picked up from the roots of mangroves by local women— along with a Viche cocktail that will lift your spirit after a day in the sun. Or take one of their cooking workshops so you can carry these traditional recipes back home with you.

10 – Landscapes

Describing the scenery as spectacular would be an understatement. Dark volcanic sand, lush green jungles and rock formations popping out of emerald/cerulean waters —a breath taking landscape injected with an unapologetic dose of Colombian flavour.