Watersports - Kayaking Nuquí - Colombia

ous traveler with an eye on adrenalin-packed watersports. Each hotel that lines the rugged and dramatic coast near to the town of Nuquí can provide you with a kayak with which to hopefully view whales and explore the rocky promontories between each bay. If kayaking is not your thing, you can rent surf boards and hire guides to tow one out to areas of good surf near to Cabo Corrientes. Should you want to go below the ocean surface, diving and snorkelling excursions can also be arranged, giving visitors the chance of spotting large groups of green turtles.

Location:

Nuqui, Choco

Kayaking

Getting There

Unless you have arranged for a trip on a cargo boat from Buenaventura in the south, the only way of getting here is to fly in from Medellín, Pereira or Quibdó.

Travel Tips:

Check all equipment before heading out and make sure you are familiar with the tidal movements in the area. Do not attempt to touch the wildlife.

Price Description:

Renting a kayak runs at about $10-$15 per day

Relative price: Mid-Range

Travel Skills: intermediate/somewhat difficult.

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By Richard McColl
With over five years travelling and working in Latin America, Richard feels most at home here in the big Continent. From the former Scottish...

Updated: 30 Aug 2011