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The 10 best Lodges in Nuqui, Colombia
Discover the best Lodges in Nuqui, Choco Department including Punta Brava, La Kuka, Cabana Villa Sofi, Hotel Arena Azul, El Amargal Reserva Natural, El Vijo, Posada Brisa y Mar, Pijiba Lodge, Pacific Lodge, Safio.
Things to do in Nuqui
1. Punta Brava
Overall Ratings
5 based on 135 reviews
This exclusive ecolodge has the privilege of being in one of the most amazing and unique spots in Colombia. Placed where the jungle and the ocean coexist, the guests have the opportunity to interact with different cultures, while having the chance to explore, contribute to the community and enjoy a marvelous experience in PUNTA BRAVA. This beautiful rustic hand built house with six comfortable rooms, has been prepared to give the guests the most unique and memorable vacation of their lifes. Candle light, hammocks, gorgeous sea food and delicious local plates, all embraced by the sound of the sea and forest, Punta Brava´s visitors get to coexist with nature from the inside and connect with it’s essence. Amenities:- Organic Soaps.- Breath taking outdoor deck showers submerged in the jungle.- Attended by the owners of the ecohotel- We prepare our meals to fit your needs and desires, including vegetarian and vegan dishes.- Private beach.- 24 hour concierge service.Activities:Walking throw the forest: very early in the morning is always the perfect moment to leave the house with the native guides and go bird watching (we recommend to take your own binoculars and rubber boots) and get the opportunity to see beautiful rare birds like toucans parrots and hundreds more, as well as howling monkeys, tropical frogs and butterflies. *Ecohotel Punta Brava has rubber boots to lend incase the travelers do not wish to carry them in the luggage.Walking trough the steam: Having a beautiful 2 hour walk, passing through huge volcanic rocks where the water has eroded the rocks leaving caves behind, you arrive at a marvelous water fall where you can take a recharging bath in the middle of the tropical rain forest.Night walk: before you enjoy some fire pits at the beach you can take a ten minute walk with one of our guides through the forest, seeing exotic night animals and if you dare, you can turn off your flash light to have an unforgettable experience by seeing the deep forest lit with a emerald green glow thanks to the bioluminescent fungus.People´s walk: Following the path which the natives use to get to their homes, you can take a beautiful walk guided by one of our expert staff members. This path will lead you to the river were you are going to find canoes from Punta Brava and take a thrilling down stream ride. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the amazing views nature has to offer. Aqua Sports:Due to Punta Brava´s location and thanks to the Humbolt current, Punta Brava is privileged to be where the fisher men fish, where the scuba divers take their immersions and where the whales transit with their young to teach them how to swim and feed. Snorkeling: There is a rock five minutes from Punta Brava called Roñosa were you can dive and see the most exuberant sea life you will ever encounter.*Bring your own equipmentScuba Diving: there’s a scuba diving center very close from the ecohotel that offers a two immersion package as well as mini courses or the dive master course. *The scuba diving center has all the equipment you will need.Fishing: While you are enjoying one of the most incredible boat rides to “Cabo Corrientes” you get the chance to fish huge animals and then eat your catch prepared at the ecolodge how ever you prefer. Surf: if you are a professional surfer you are about to experience one of the most wanted waves in Colombia, this, less than 20 minutes from the house.*you must bring your own board
Spectacular jungle lodge
Reviewed By stork90We've stayed in very rustic accommodations in jungle lodges in Peru, and this felt like luxury! Yes, there is mosquito netting over the bed (but then you slept very comfortably knowing you were safe from the little biters), and only cold water showers, but they were so refreshing after hiking or swimming, and only shocking on the morning we had to leave. We stayed in the separate cabin and loved all the space. Every evening, staff came by and let down the wall tarps in case it rained in the night, and the mosquito netting was set up for us, well before sundown. In the morning, the rain tarps were rolled back up, and our room was freshened while we were out on excursions. We totally agree with a previous poster who said the Aruscicito hike/canoe trip was the best. We saw the most wildlife/birds on this one compared to any other outing. I was very happily surprised at the lack of mosquitos! I'm usually a magnet for them, and I even stopped wearing repellent to dinner and never got bitten. (WARNING - I was eaten up in the Nuqui "airport" while waiting for our plane back to Medellin.) All of the staff were reserved, but friendly and helpful. The food is amazingly good for the location, and room rates include 3 meals a day. Alejandro is an excellent host. He was fascinating to visit with, speaks English very well, and was always checking in with us concerning activities or seeing if we needed anything. He even gave us some money back after we settled our bill, because our boat back to Nuqui was shared with several other guests, rather than just the two of us. No hesitation at all to recommend Punta Brava as a fantastic and comfortable place to experience the Pacific coast and jungle of Colombia. BTW, we are 60 and 61 y/o.
2. La Kuka
Overall Ratings
5 based on 69 reviews
Welcome to Colombia’s best kept secret on the Pacific Coast. Here you will experience endless stretches of uninhabited beaches, untouched rainforest, waterfalls, hot springs, and some of the most diverse flora and fauna in the world. If you have been searching for that secret spot of secluded paradise to unplug from your daily life and reconnect with nature, LA KUKA is for you. With a design inspired by the jungle and ocean, La Kuka offers an ecologically sustainable refuge that resides in harmony with its surrounding natural paradise. Our spacious and unique rooms offer privacy, comfort, and total tranquility to our guests. Our energy is 100% powered by solar, giving you the luxury of personal power outlets. Each cabin or suite is provided with orthopedic matresses, mosquito nets, towels, a built-in wardrobe, private bathroom, and a balconies with a hammock and ocean view. We are happy to receive you as our guest!
Paraiso puro...
Reviewed By JloyalaAmazing location. Super cool, super chill hosts. Peace, tranquility, breathtaking views, delicious food. This place is a dream... perfect place to disconnect and reconnect with nature. This place is a must.
3. Cabana Villa Sofi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Estamos ubicados en el corredor pacifico norte, en la poblacion de Nuqui, Choco. Con unq mega biodiversidad, termales Olas, rocas selva manglar es un sitio ideal para los deportes como senderismo surf y buceo, tambien puedes dedicarlo al Descanso.
Perfect location in Nuqui - Great Service - Very Clean - Good Value - Highly recommend.
Reviewed By Colombia-road-travelAs a TripAdvisor DESTINATION EXPERT for Colombia, with more than 30 years of visits and now living 4 years in Medellin, and exploring just about every city & pueblo both large and small - it is my pleasure to provide my experiences of Cabana Villa Sofi. First a preface - Reviews are subjective but I try to keep them accurate and in the framework of like places within Colombia and use that as a touchstone. Know that I have traveled extensively throughout the coastal areas of both Colombia and Ecuador and so my review is with that baseline in mind. A visit to Niqui and the nearby Utria National Park has been on my radar for about 5 years and so glad that I finally was able to experience it and my stay for a week at Cabana Villa Sofi was very helpful in getting the most out of my visit. Know that there are 2 ways to get to Niqui, the first is flying in as I did from Medellin and it took about one hour flight and the other is to take a 30 hour boat from Buenaventura then travel up the coast. Pros - The owners/operators will take great care of you, both Yeneth and her husband will treat you as family from the moment you arrive until you leave. Yes there are drawbacks and some common issues but the hospitality completely outshines any negatives. And you will meet the namesake of the hotel as Sofi is still a baby and needs/loves attention from the guests. The breakfast is provided but don't get your expectations high as the kind of breakfast is what the coastal people of Choco eat. Know that everything with maybe the only exception of fish must be shipped in from Buenaventura so many items are simply not available including fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and chicken and a variety of even staple foods. Cons - The hotel is built of thin wood wall partitions so depending on your neighbors you will hear talking and noise through the walls. The wifi can be spotty as too the water pressure, again appreciate that this is a coastal village that is, for all purposes, completely shut off from the infrastructure. Just be patient and go with the flow and know that it took me, a seasoned traveler, about 4 days to unwind/relax and enjoy. I originally had planned to stay only 2 days at Cabana Villa Sofi but because of the hospitality of the owners/operators and the relaxed place I ended up staying the whole week at Cabana Villa Sofi and used it as my home base as I daily explored the coast, north and south, by boat and hiking. You should see my videos and photos, simply incredible. You don't need to have a plan as Yeneth and her husband know all the boat operators and people of town and they were instrumental in getting what I needed. I struggle to decide if 4 or 5 stars stars are warranted for Cabana Villa Sofi and after much consideration they earned 5 stars. You have other choices of where to stay in Nuqui and I am happy that I found Cabana Villa Sofi and recommend that others consider a visit.
4. Hotel Arena Azul
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Perfecto
Reviewed By UnderNeuDoña Berta fue muy amable con nosotros y nos ayudó mucho. El hotel es tranquilo, muy limpio y cercano a la play. La mejor relación calidad/precio de los alojamientos que visitamos en el Chocó. Volveríamos encantados.
5. El Amargal Reserva Natural
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
A beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature
Reviewed By Popko WI stayed in El Amargal to relax and to bird watch. The hosts were super friendly and helpful, and offered several options for activities. We did a birding trip combined with a canoe trip on the local river. Very, very beautiful. As a bird watcher, I was also quite impressed. The area is not as well known as several other in this region, and I think there is still plenty to discover. To discover the woods behind the resort, you do need a guide, or stay at a decent distance to the house. I also saw nice species staying on the resort area itself. The accommodation was comfortable, but rustic; don't expect a city hotel. Beds are comfortable. The (bed)room is quite small, but limited storage space, but being here, you won't spend much time inside! Outside is plenty of space to hang about and there are plenty of hammocks around. The food in El Amargal was really good! (fresh fruit juices, fresh fish, arroz con coco, etc.). Apart from the 'regular' thing, Nicole is putting a lot of effort in a creative menu, which is great. And there's good coffee as well. Drinks (beers) and cocktails can be obtained. Note however that you may have to inform the hosts in time, because there's no supermarket next door. The place is quite isolated from the village and a distance from Nuqui: but this is also the attraction of El Amargal. You're really away from everything. That said: there was internet available, although not 24/7 (which I thought was great). All in all, an unforgettable experience!
6. El Vijo
7. Posada Brisa y Mar
The best experience of Community Tourism in Choco. You can stay in a traditional chocoano home, share with the community, try the best typical dishes of the Pacific and know the nature of the humid tropical forest.
8. Pijiba Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 39 reviews
A quiet and relaxing eco lodge right at the pacific coast of Colombia, where the rainforest and the ocean are footsteps away from your room and the food is made from the freshest fish. Mixing perfectly the gourmet and the native food plates. You can come and relax or you can come and live an adventure walking through the jungle or besides de wide ocean. It's a trip for everyone
Spectacular
Reviewed By BPMBOBAccommodation can be as much about the owner as the place itself and at Pijiba you have the combination of both and more. During 6 days of ultimate tranquility, we were treated to amazing walks and tours, sublime food and family like hospitality in a clean, safe, well run environment with ample Internet and renewable electricity ... a version of paradise. Gonzalo, a full time bird watcher and part time lodge owner :) , is delighted at the opportunity to get out into nature and show you its treasures. Nuqui is an unusually expensive place for Colombia, due to logistics, but I believe Pijiba offers unrivaled value for money in Nuqui.
9. Pacific Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Perfect Combination of Adventure and Relaxation
Reviewed By cdmd345This place is incredible! It is the perfect place to disconnect from everyday life and slow down a little while enjoying the wonderful nature this place has to offer. The staff is friendly and welcoming, they make you feel right at home. I would go back a million times to this little piece of paradise.
10. Safio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Ein wahrer Traum, ein kleines Paradies und unvergesslich!
Reviewed By Yakub EDie Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich, herzlich und hilfsbereit. Von Anfang an fühlten wir uns sehr wohl und willkommen. Wir haben den Flieger von Medellin nach Nuqui genommen und wurden dann mit einem Motorboot in Nuqui abgeholt und von den Gastgebern am Hotel-Strand begrüsst. Sie haben uns geholfen einmalige Aktivitäten zu organisieren. Wir haben unter anderem eine Flusswanderung gemacht und in Flusspools, unter einem Wasserfall gebadet. An einem anderen Tag waren wir im Jungle wandern und haben eine traumhafte Natur erlebt (Frösche, Krebse, Insekten, Vögel, Affen, uvm.). An einem Tag haben wir einen schönen Strandspaziergang nach Coqui gemacht und dann mit einem Boot durch die Manglaren zurück an den Hotelstrand. Das Hotel Safio ist traumhaft im Jungle gelegen und hat in der Nähe nur zwei Nachbarhäuser (wo meistens niemand wohnt). Während des ganzen Aufenthalts waren wir die einzigen Menschen weit und breit. Das Hotel ist aus Holz gebaut, hat eine zentralen Essraum, die Zimmer sind grosszügig und sauber und haben grosse Badezimmer. Wir hatten über die fünf Tage alle Mahlzeiten inbegriffen und waren sehr zufrieden mit dem Essen. Es war immer sehr fein, abwechslungsreich und frisch. Ich bin mir sicher, dass ich bald wieder zurück bin! Bis hoffentlich bald und vielen Dank an die Gastgeber Patricia und Juan Santiago und den Guide Pacho
