~How 2 Get Here?!?
!The are NO roads coming From the Interior of Colombia into Bahia Solano nor the entire coast of Choco, giving us something of an Island vibe. As a result You must fly in from Medellin or from Quibdo, boat up from Buenaventura, or boat down from Panama!
~ There are daily flights from Medellin's Olaya Herrera Airport in El Poblado to Bahia Solano. For flight purchases you can try:
~To the Humpback from Bahia Solano airport~
take a taxi to El Valle, just tell them you are going to the "Tortuga Jorobada"
20,000 per person and takes 45 minutes!
~Alternatively you can take the cargo boat from Buenaventura to Bahia Solano, which leaves every Tuesday from Buenaventura, and every Saturday back from Bahia Solano to Buenaventura! Takes about 24 hours, costs 200,000 pesos, and includes 3 meals and a bunk bed! You can call the Captain Oscar at +57 3146178859 for info~ The boat leaves from the "Bodega de Renacer" in El Piñol area in Buenaventura.
To and from Nuqui....
Boats leave Daily from Nuqui to El Valle, the village the Humpback Turtle is located in. Boats leave nuqui around 6 am and cost 100,000 per person each way, returning back to Nuqui from El Valle the same day around 11 am!
New Hostel in Nuqui, El Vijo Lodge!!!!!!!!
We now have an amazing option to complete your journey on the Pacific Coast, and that is El Vijo Lodge just outside the charming village of Termales! It is located in the Municipality of Nuqui, about 40 minutes in boat from Nuqui Airport. Located directly on the beach with the beautiful Vijo River behind, El Vijo Lodge is the new spot to enjoy the magic of the Nuqui area. If you like soaking in jungle covered hot springs, endless beach walks, stunning Pacific Coast sunsets, and an immersion in the local culture, then this is the spot for you!!!
