Then we will tell you everything you can do in Quibdó , the first city and capital of the department of Chocó . Quibdó , although not part of the routes or tourist destinations required to visit in Colombia , has a unique charm, which is not only because of the tourist sites there; which to tell the truth are not many, but because of the hospitality of people who feel full of skin, the taste of the pacific that each person has impregnated in their skin and of course the joy and simplicity with which each person lives One of its inhabitants.

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Quibdó is a totally different city in Colombia . In this little paradise you will feel in another country. This makes it a special city. Also the fact that here still the main customs of oral tradition, myths and legends remain alive. In addition, the San Pacho Festival is celebrated, which is one of the intangible heritage of Unesco's humanity in Colombia .

What to do in Quibdó?

Visit the San Francisco de Asís Cathedral and the Municipal Palace

The San Francisco de Asís Cathedral is one of the best architectural works in Quibdó and the entire Chocó , nor does it envy anything to other works in the country. It has an exceptional history of colonial times that contrasts perfectly with the history of the entire Chocoano people. Another of the most beautiful buildings is the Municipal Palace that is located in the center of the city. Nor can you miss the Claretian Convent and the Jotaudó Botanical Garden , also known as the Chocoana Flora Sanctuary.

Watch the sunset on the Malecon

The Malecon is the meeting point of all the inhabitants of Quibdo . This place is an excellent area to learn more about the rhythm and way of life of the city. It also offers a panoramic view of the Atrato River and all the vegetation found there. You can walk through the entire Malecon , explore the park next to it and at the end of the afternoon, sit on its steps and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets that the Colombian Pacific has.

A walk along the Atrato River

The experience would not be complete without embarking on a boat trip on the Atrato River , the most important and navigable in the area. On your tour through this you will be able to reach places like Playa del Amor , Cascada el Chorro , sighting fauna and flora, and practicing different sports such as sport fishing , rappelling and swimming.

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Take an excursion nearby

It's time to venture out and discover some of the most famous and most visited places cutest hit as Nuquí , Bahía Solano , Sapzurro, Capurganá and some of its beautiful national parks.

Dance salsa and eat fish

And your trip to Quibdo would not be complete, it would be a serious fault, if you are going to know this department and you are not going to move the boat to the rhythm of the sauce. Joy and flavor is very present in the life of the Chocoanos, and these two things you will find in the dance and in the food, so go out to try one of the delicious typical dishes of this area of Colombia and dance salsa with The people who know how to dance salsa from Colombia, and if you don't know, don't worry, they will be more than happy to teach you to dance.

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