Capurganá is one of the most beautiful destinations in Choco and you can not miss to know if you are traveling tourism to this department in the Colombian Pacific. Capurganá is a destination that offers a show that can only be observed in this part of Colombia ; an incredible green jungle full of a vast natural life, which contrasts in a magnificent way with the blue of the sea. Traveling to Capurganá , is to reach an enchanted island where time and space take on a different dimension.

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It's hard to agree with so many beautiful destinations in Colombia , but I think Capurganá proudly falls into that category, so don't think about it anymore and start organizing your trip right now. Here we are going to tell you how to get to Capurganá and what to do on this island of charm.

How to get to Capurganá?

Capurganá is a district that is part of the municipality of Acandí in Chocó , so to get there you only have two ways: air and sea.

Getting to Capurganá by air is very fast but not so cheap, since it is about charter flights departing from the Medellin airport. You can take a direct flight to Capurganá , which lasts approximately one hour, but you should check the schedules very well since the frequency of flights changes according to the season being the low in which fewer flights depart to Capurganá .

Another option, also by air is to take a flight to Acandí from Medellín , as this route has more weekly flights regardless of the season, however, when you arrive in this municipality do you have to make the Acandí route ? Capurganá by boat . If you are in another city in Colombia and want to get to Capurganá by plane you have to get to Medellín and change here.

The second option is to reach Capurganá by sea from Necoclí or Turbo in the department of Antioquia . The boat trip from Necoclí or Turbo has the same value (60,000 COP), but from the first municipality ( Necoclí ) it takes you less than from the other. To get to Necoclí follow these indications here.

So that you have in mind, once you buy your ticket to Capurganá from Necoclí make sure you buy the return once or make a reservation especially if you go in high season to Capurganá . In addition, before leaving for your final destination you have to pay a maritime fee of 2,000 COP, and try not to carry much luggage because they only allow you 8kg and for each extra kilo you will be charged 1,000 COP.

What to do in Capurganá?

In Capurganá you have a whole list of activities to do and beautiful places to meet . The first one is the Pool of the Gods , a rocky area where small natural pools of crystalline water are formed with the sea water, in which it is not possible to bathe when the waves are high. You can reach this place by walking approximately 30 minutes.

For those who love hiking and pure nature, then El Cielo Nature Reserve is one of the must-see places to visit in Capurganá . This beautiful place has lush vegetation, exotic animals and a beautiful waterfall that with its sound and the whole picture you will feel in paradise.

There are also Aguacate Bay and Soledad Beach , very close to each other and which offer incredible landscapes and views. The hue of its waters ranges from a light blue to a beautiful green. These beaches are calm, somewhat lonely and beautiful, that is, perfect for resting. Now, if you want a more solitary and equally beautiful place, you can visit Cabo Tiburon , a place that marks the border with Panama, and where you can also practice diving because it can reach 50 meters deep and you can find a great variety of corals.

And of course, you can't miss visiting Sapzuro and La Miel , two of the most anticipated plans to do in Capurganá . The first place is a beach that can be reached by walking on an ecological path or by boat, which has a price of 10,000 COP per way, and has such crystalline waters that at all times you can see up to your feet. Here there is also a wide variety of corals and marine animals such as fish, squid, turtles and seahorses, ideal for diving or snorkeling.

La Miel , on the other hand, is the first Panamanian town with which you are going to run from here and which can be reached by following a path in Sapzurro , and after passing a military control you will be on another beautiful beach with warm and transparent waters, and amazing passages. If you are Colombian you do not need more than your ID to go to La Miel.

recommendations

Capurganá is a natural and totally ecological destination, so remember to be a responsible tourist and contribute to its sustainability by not contaminating and / or carrying out activities that endanger the ecosystem like bonfires.

Travel light and with comfortable clothes, remember that you are going to a coastal destination, so you will need a bathing suit, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and everything else you need. Also remember to have your documentation at hand.

It is essential that you have cash, as there are no ATMs in Capugarná and Sapzurro .

The best season to travel to Capurganá is from April to November, because during this time the waves are not so strong, allowing you to enjoy all destinations and places quietly.

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