Built on top of a rocky outcropping in the middle of Playa Almejal is El Mirador, one of Colombia's most spectacular bars. You can sit at the makeshift tables and suck down rum while the stereo blasts vallenato and reggaeton at the crashing waves.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Ensenada de Utría
9.06 MILES
This national park surrounding a narrow inlet of water is one of the best places to see whales close up from land. During the calving season they enter…
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6.23 MILES
A short walk from the airport, this high-volume waterfall pours into deep, crystal-clear swimming holes where you can spot giant freshwater shrimp.
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11.07 MILES
A 170-hectare nature reserve running alongside the Río Mecana made up of mangroves, virgin tropical forest and a botanical garden of native plants and…
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7.61 MILES
Near the south end of town you'll find this impressive waterfall that empties into an icy-cold swimming hole. The jungle towers over you on both sides of…
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6.23 MILES
A short walk from the airport, this high-volume waterfall pours into deep, crystal-clear swimming holes where you can spot giant freshwater shrimp.
7.61 MILES
Near the south end of town you'll find this impressive waterfall that empties into an icy-cold swimming hole. The jungle towers over you on both sides of…
3. Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Ensenada de Utría
9.06 MILES
This national park surrounding a narrow inlet of water is one of the best places to see whales close up from land. During the calving season they enter…
4. Jardín Botánico del Pacífico
11.07 MILES
A 170-hectare nature reserve running alongside the Río Mecana made up of mangroves, virgin tropical forest and a botanical garden of native plants and…