Coastal Regions of Colombia
Tourism, attractions, sightseeing, geography, sports and recreation for the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Colombia.
Parque Nacional Natural Isla Gorgona
This former prison island in the Pacific Ocean is now a nature reserve open to visitors who wish to tour the prison ruins, see abundant wildlife, including monkeys, snakes, whales and sea turtles, or dive off the island.
This former prison island in the Pacific Ocean is now a nature reserve open to visitors who wish to tour the prison ruins, see abundant wildlife, including monkeys, snakes, whales and sea turtles, or dive off the island.
San Andres, Colombia
San Andres, Colombia
San Andres, Colombia
Buenaventura, Colombia
Buenaventura is located in the department of Valle del Cauca of Colombia in South America. Buenaventura is on the Pacific Ocean coast and it is the main Pacific port for Colombia." From Wikipedia.
Buenaventura is located in the department of Valle del Cauca of Colombia in South America. Buenaventura is on the Pacific Ocean coast and it is the main Pacific port for Colombia." From Wikipedia.
Cape Vela - Colombia
"Cape Vela extends proudly before its visitors, who are amazed at the smoothness of its sands as they stride toward the green ocean. There, amid its waves, they seek to stretch out its enchantment."
"Cape Vela extends proudly before its visitors, who are amazed at the smoothness of its sands as they stride toward the green ocean. There, amid its waves, they seek to stretch out its enchantment."
Colombia
Country and regional descriptions from the Guía del Viajero de la Corporación Nacional de Turismo and COLOMBIA Paso a Paso del Grupo Editorial Norma. In Spanish.
Country and regional descriptions from the Guía del Viajero de la Corporación Nacional de Turismo and COLOMBIA Paso a Paso del Grupo Editorial Norma. In Spanish.
Costa del Pacifico
Description and facts. In Spanish.
Description and facts. In Spanish.
El Caribe
Description of the Caribbean coastal area. In Spanish.
Description of the Caribbean coastal area. In Spanish.
El Heraldo
Barranquilla's online newspaper with local, national and international news, plus sports, classifieds and more.
Barranquilla's online newspaper with local, national and international news, plus sports, classifieds and more.
El Universal
Cartagena paper in Spanish.
Cartagena paper in Spanish.
Gorgoan and Malpelo Diving
"Malpelo is a small (one-quarter by two miles) rocky island far off the coast of Colombia. It is as remote as Cocos Island, and has all of the same dramatic marine life - schooling hammerheads, giant mantas, whale sharks, porpoises - as it's more famous (and frequently visited) neighbor."
"Malpelo is a small (one-quarter by two miles) rocky island far off the coast of Colombia. It is as remote as Cocos Island, and has all of the same dramatic marine life - schooling hammerheads, giant mantas, whale sharks, porpoises - as it's more famous (and frequently visited) neighbor."
Hostels in Colombia
Addresses and phone numbers for hostels throughout the country.
Addresses and phone numbers for hostels throughout the country.
Hotel Aquarium
240 rooms all with balconies overlooking the sea on San Andres Island.
240 rooms all with balconies overlooking the sea on San Andres Island.
Irotama
On the Caribbean coast this hotel and resort has something for the whole family.
On the Caribbean coast this hotel and resort has something for the whole family.
Isla Gorgona Beach
Large photo of a beach at Isla Gorgona.
Large photo of a beach at Isla Gorgona.
Isla Gorgona
Large photo of sleeping quarters at the prison at Isla Gorgona.
Large photo of sleeping quarters at the prison at Isla Gorgona.
Isla Gorgona
Large photo of the dining quarters at the prison at Isla Gorgona.
Large photo of the dining quarters at the prison at Isla Gorgona.
Malpelo Island, Colombia
Highlights and photos of wildlife and diving.
Highlights and photos of wildlife and diving.
Map
Courtesy of Lonely Planet.
Courtesy of Lonely Planet.
Playa Koralia
Cabins on the beach two hours from Barranquilla.
Cabins on the beach two hours from Barranquilla.
Undersea Hunter
Scuba diving in various locations, including Malpelo Island off the coast of Buenaventura.
Scuba diving in various locations, including Malpelo Island off the coast of Buenaventura.
Uraba
Description and facts of this area around Turbo near the border with Panama. In Spanish.
Description and facts of this area around Turbo near the border with Panama. In Spanish.