Gorgona y Guapi

Guapi

GUAPI

Enjoy the Colombian Pacific, dive into the native wisdom and traditions of this region, feel its contagious happiness and contemplate paradise places. In this experience you will learn about GUAPI, a small village located in the department of Cauca. Geographically privileged given the proximity to the river that bears its name and to to the Pacific Ocean. Here you will taste the most exquisite seafood dishes and have a deep cultural encounter that includes lots of chanting and Marimba music, the iconic instrument of the Pacific Region.

You will also visit the Island of Gorgona, a township that makes part of Guapi. This hour and a half boat ride, allows you to start whale watching even before reaching the national park, and once there, enjoy the beaches, continue whale watching and also visit the historic penitentiary center.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

TEMPERATURE

29 °C - 32 °C

ECOSYSTEM

Tropical rainforest

ELEVATION

6 m.s.n.m.

Inhabitants

24.037

Humidity

70%

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival to Gorgona and Historic Penitentiary Tour
12:30: Boat ride to Gorgona (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes depending on weather conditions) it´ s scheduled based on flight arrival time.

2:00 p.m.: Arrival to Gorgona. Staff from National Natural Parks and Navy officers welcome you to the island. Your first stop will be “Patrulla Playa” (beach patrol). Here park admission is paid and army officials carry out a baggage check to make sure you don’t bring in anything prohibited.

14:30: Lunch

15:00: Check-in. Initial conversation (given by National Parks staff) on behavior, safety protocols and conservation within the island.

4:00: Historic Penitentiary Tour – 35 minute tour in the old prison facilities to learn more about the history of this island.

19:00 Dinner
DAY 2: Gorgona: Playa Palmeras and Whale Watching.
8:00: Breakfast

9:00: Your day starts with a visit to Playa Palmeras. You take a boat in the village and head towards Piedras Redondas. Here, a 30 minute ecological trail through the jungle will take you to Playa Palmeras, one of the few places considered a sustainable beach and where you can rest, take the sun and appreciate Gorgonilla.

12:00: Return to village – lunch

2:00 p.m. Whale Watching. Tour around the island expecting a magnificent encounter with the humpback whales.

4:00 Return to village
DAY 3 GUAPI: Back to Guapi: Gastronomy and Marimba
5:30: You will have an early breakfast and at 6:00 am you take a boat ride back to Guapi (1 hour and 30 minutes)

7:30: Arrival to Guapi – you will have part of the morning to rest.

11:30 Our cultural experience begins with a traditional “Guapireño” dish experience were, guided by the hands of traditional wise-women, you will discover the seasoning secrets of this ancestral cuisine. Menu includes a traditional drink that, more than just part of the menu, it represents a symbol of spiritual and medicinal knowledge that pairs with this sense-awakening meal.

12:30: Lunch

2:00 p.m. City tour – explore the streets and recognize history throughout the different ways of life, all influenced by the strong bond that each Guapireño has with the river since the arrival of Africans and Spaniards in search of gold. These stories will lead us through the most emblematic places of Guapi´s urban area: its main square, church and artesanal centers.

4:00 p.m.: Afterwards we will live one of the most special moments of this experience. You will be part of a Marimba music school and learn about “Currulaos”, “Danzones” and “Bambucos” of the Old Cauca, today included as part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Close this wonderful experience with a night full of traditional flavors and wisdoms; Enjoy a cultural show with a marimba musical group and delight your palate with drinks and traditional dishes to farewell this Colombian paradise.

7:00 p.m.: Traditional “Guapireña” dinner
DÍA 4
7:00: Breakfast

8:00: 40-minute shopping moment and gallery visit.

10:00: Motorcycle taxi transfer to Juan Casiano Solís airport where our adventure finishes.

INCLUDES

  • Motorcycle taxi transfers from and towards the airport
  • River transfer on the Guapi-Sansón-Guapi rout
  • Maritime Transfer Guapi-Gorgona-Guapi.
  • 2 nights in Gorgona shared accommodation and 1 night in Guapi single accommodation.
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, in Gorgona.
  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 snack in Guapi.
  • All menus offer a variety of seafood (fish, tollo fish, stingray, shrimp, clam, pingua mussels).
  • Travel insurance.
  • Expert guide at PNN Gorgona and local interpreter during all tours.
  • Rainboots for the tours.
  • 1 Whale Watching Tour

NOT INCLUDED

  • Unspecified expenses
  • Flights (under advice)
  • Unspecified activities

TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Pants for bathroom
  • Quick drying pants
  • Camera
  • Long socks or thermal for sleep
  • Towel
  • Jacket and romper wind or waterproof
  • Snacks- chocolates, sandwiches, cream milk, bars energy
  • Dry bag for protect equipment
  • Fill out form medical
  • Medium boot with anti sole sliding .
  • Flashlight
  • Medicines personal
  • Documents personal
  • Boots pantaneras (optional)
  • Suitcase for hiking 15 liters
  • 2 bottles for hydration, reusable please.
  • Blocker solar

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

Make your payment online with all kinds of credit cards, or if you prefer, you can do it with PSE banking system.

DO YOU WANT TO PLAN A TAILOR-MADE TOUR?

If you’re interested in a tailor-made trip or you have any questions about your travel experience, please contact us.

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

Make your payment online with all kinds of credit cards, or if you prefer, you can do it with PSE banking system.

Do you want to Plan a Tailor-made Travel?

If you’re interested in a tailor-made trip or you have any questions about your travel experience, please contact us.

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