Things to see and do Pacific Region

Panguí is about 6 km from Nuqui. It can be reached in around twenty minutes by lancha (boat). It's a typical Pacific village, with a welcoming Afro-Colombian population and magnificent rivers - the ríos Sampichí, Panguí and Chicuí. It also boasts a number of waterfalls, a rocky coastline and splendid black sand beaches. The village is not very touristy, and you can expect a quiet atmosphere. But it's well worth the detour. What's more, an initiative was launched a few years ago by a woman with an endearing personality, Ruth Nibeth Marinez Caizamo, aka "Chachita". A former schoolteacher, she aims to help her village through responsible, community-based tourism projects. In particular, she offers a posada nativa (guest house) in the village, in the form of a wooden house on the beach. It's a long way from the comforts of a hotel, so you shouldn't expect luxury. But that's not why we go here. It's the omnipresent nature, between jungle and ocean, with dreamy sunsets. You can go up the ríos, watch whales and turtles, and of course discover the Afro-Colombian culture. The experience is truly unique. To top it all off, you can enjoy the warm company of Chachita, who will make you feel right at home. And her fresh, tasty Pacific cuisine is sure to win you over.

Beautiful orchids, among others, in this beautiful park about 90 km from the city of Cali.

400 ha agricultural research centre that can be visited. Many mosquitoes. There are 80 different fruit trees, in 4 copies (at various stages of development), lakes full of birds and an rubber forest. The fertility and diversity of places are striking: there are 62 varieties of avocado, 60 varieties of mangoes…

Albert loves the wildlife of his region: the Choco is teeming with birds, insects, mammals, reptiles... but also amphibians, Albert's favorite. As night falls, he takes you out on the Rio Tundo and into the jungle aboard his canoe. We moor on one of the riverbanks and set off on a walk through the night. You'll see scorpions, lobsters and the fascinating kinkajou. With its monkey or possum-like appearance, this mammal with two big round eyes is an arborealist. Look up, it's pretty easy to see!

El Valle resident and local heroine Evelyn Pérez founded this conservation organization in honor of a species of sea turtle. She believes that human communities must learn to co-habit with lush nature, without harming or destroying it. Deeply concerned about environmental issues, she runs a turtle monitoring and nursery program to ensure their survival in the ocean. She also works on mangrove restoration and organizes beach clean-ups with tourists.

Francisco and his sons propose a trip on the Rio Tundo to discover the flora and fauna. It's a pleasant excursion that we recommend for days when you feel like contemplation, away from the rigors of sport! After a short stroll, you can cool off in a small waterfall. Francisco now offers an accommodation option, welcoming you to the second floor of his house in private rooms overlooking the rio. An opportunity to share good times with his family and share meals with his wife and children.

Halfway up Playa Cuevita's 9 km of fine sand, make a detour to Mama Orbe. Home and restaurant, the place is renowned for its family's involvement in turtle conservation. You'll be greeted by Orfilia's broad smile, as she and her husband set up a private foundation and a large incubator to protect turtle eggs. The beach is a major nesting ground for these sublime marine creatures (Golfina, Negra, Verde and Carey turtles). Numerous excursions, including whale watching, are available.