Guapi Culture, Gastronomy, Nature, Gorgona, Mrimba Heritage

Guapi: Knowledge and flavors of the Sea and River with a day trip to Gorgona. 3 days, 2 nights

In this experience you will get to know Guapi, a small municipality in Cauca geographically privileged for being next to the river that bears its name and very close to the Pacific Ocean. Here you can taste the most exquisite seafood dishes, have a great cultural encounter full of songs and music to the sound of the Marimba, the flagship instrument of the Pacific, declared intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

On the other hand, we have Gorgona Island, which belongs to the municipality of Guapi, just an hour and a half away by boat, where we can connect with nature, enjoy its beaches and learn about what its penitentiary center was like.

What's Included?

Ground transportation by motorcycle taxi to and from the airport.
River transfer on the Guapi-Joanico-Quiroga-Gorgona-Guapi route.

What's Not Included?

Airline tickets.

Activities not described in the plan.

Park entrance fee:

National, over 25 years old: 29,000 cop

Foreigner: 70,000 cop

Under 25 years old: 17,500 cop

Over 65 years old: Exempt from payment

Right to dock: 5,000 cop

Recommendations

Carry identification documents (ID card, identity card or passport)
If you are taking the Cali-Guapi-Cali air route, please arrive 2 hours before the flight at the SATENA or CLIC Counter to check in.
If you are going to take the Buenaventura-Guapi-Buenaventura sea route, it is recommended that you book a day in advance and it is also recommended to reserve your places in advance.
Try not to generate too much trash on the island, as you will have to take it out with you when you leave the protected area for proper disposal.
Remember that this is a boat trip, so it is important to keep all important belongings (cell phone, money, papers, cameras) in waterproof bags or suitcases to prevent them from getting wet during the trip.
Bring a thermos to refill water. All water is drinkable in Gorgona.
Entry and consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the park.
Rain poncho.

Itinerario

Day 1: Arrival in Guapi, start of the experience with the Guapitour

Enjoy and feel the cultural roots of the Guapireño, learn the most important details of the territory and delight your palate with the most exquisite traditional dishes and drinks.

Tour starts at 12:30 pm

Activities:

11:00 am: check in at the hotel.

12:30 p.m.: Typical lunch where you will discover the secrets of traditional Pacific cuisine with our traditional experts. Includes an ancestral Pacific drink.

2:00 pm. Afro and indigenous crafts, we will also visit crafts made from coconut shells. You will have the opportunity to learn details about straw crafts (teapot), with which they make hats, bags, fans, placemats, among others. It is time to make your purchases.

3:00 pm. Tour of the main square, here you begin to connect with the history of Guapi, learn about customs, festivals, important aspects of the Guapireña population, their religiosity and spirituality. We will visit the market square, the main wall, La Pola Park, and Yo Amo a Guapi Park.

4:30 pm. VICHE experience, a healing drink.

7:30 pm. Guapireña dinner.

Day 2: GORGONA DAY TRIP, YUNDIGUA BEACH

Dive into Yundigua Beach and enjoy the fascinating spectacle of marine life while snorkeling.

6:30 am. Breakfast at the hotel.

7:00 am. Departure to Gorgona National Park.

9:00 am Registration and induction talk at PNN Gorgona.

Departure to Yundigua Beach. It is time to snorkel and discover the beauty of the marine fauna of the Park.

Tour of the old prison. From the village we begin this tour where you will witness how the jungle has been devouring the facilities of what remains of the old prison. Accompanied by a park guide you will learn details of what the prison was like.

Return to Guapi: 3:00pm

7:30 pm. Dinner.

Day 3: Return

Start the day with breakfast, followed by check-out at the hotel. Before leaving, visit a final display of local crafts, where you can purchase unique souvenirs that capture the essence of Guapi and its world cultural heritage. Transfer to the airport or river port for your return.

From $1,300,000 COP

Reservation with 10% off

Prices vary according to the season, number of adventurers and the type of plan you choose.

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