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Day trip from your coastal accommodation
Where forest meets the sea
Green slopes descend towards Ensenada de Utría. Mangroves, rocky shores and coral lie between rainforest and Pacific waters. The national park lies in Chocó, between Bahía Solano and Nuquí.
During a coastal stay, you can visit the bay on a day trip. I combine the boat journey with a nature trail and time beside the water.
Mangroves, trails and beaches
At high tide, young fish shelter among the mangrove roots. Low tide reveals other parts of the shoreline. The tides change your view of the same landscape.
Sendero Estero Grande crosses mangroves and tropical rainforest. The park authority describes a 1.5-kilometre trail. At its end are La Aguada and the La Chola coral area.
Playa Blanca and La Aguada add beach stops to the visit. Birdwatching and nature photography offer reasons to pause along the way. Snorkelling is also among the activities offered in the park.
Getting there for a day trip
The journey from Bahía Solano starts on the road to El Valle. From there, a boat takes you into the park. Nuquí is another starting point for arriving by boat.
Flight, pickup and return transport fit into one coastal stage. Your coastal accommodation remains the base for the day trip.
A day in the national park
Arrival: You reach the bay by boat. Your introduction to the park begins at the visitor centre.
Mangroves: A local guide accompanies you on Sendero Estero Grande. You explore the forest and coast.
By the water: Beach time or snorkelling complements the walk. There is time for photographs and birdwatching between activities.
Return: You travel back to your coastal accommodation. Your evening is free.
Further stops for your itinerary
Bahía Solano
