The night has been incredible, sleeping with the sea in the background is a luxury. We left the big backpacks at the lodge and carried the necessary things for the next 2 days in the small ones. The accommodation is great and the girl who runs it is lovely.
Necoclí beach
We call a tuk tuk to take us to the port, it's not far, the boat leaves at 8 but we have to be there an hour in advance and we don't have much time. In Colombia the schedules are quite well complied with when it comes to leaving. It is better to book your return ticket in advance, there is only one boat a day, at least in the low season and there may not be room. It is important not to carry excess luggage (maximum 8kgs) because for every extra kilo you are charged 1,000 COP. Don't forget to bring a waterproof bag to protect your backpack, even though there are people selling them at the port.
Capurganá
It takes two hours to get to Capurganá. The sea is calm and the trip was pleasant. The boat makes a previous stop in Triganá and Acandí. If you want to get to Sapzurro you can take a boat in the port of Capurganá.
Capurganá Village
Sapzurro and Capurganá are not islands, they belong to the department of Chocó but access by road is not possible so you have to cross the Gulf of Urabá by boat to get there, in high season there are weekly flights to the small airfield. Traditionally this area has only had local tourism but it is worth the effort to get here, it is a small paradise.
Capurganá
We leave the things in the accommodation, El Descanso Hostel and visit the village. It is located in a valley surrounded by mountains and jungle.
Capurganá
The streets are not paved, the main square, next to the landing strip has a football field.
Capurganá Village
The children are in school, and they tell us that there are two shifts a day of the number of children there.
Children at school
Capurganá
Rosa, the woman in our lodging, recommends us to visit the Coquerita, a little paradise not to be missed. It takes half an hour to get there by a jungle road next to the coast. The views are incredible.
Capurganá
A few years ago a man decided to settle down here and offers food and drinks to visitors. There is a natural saltwater pool set into the rocks and a smaller freshwater pool. It has crabs as guardians.
To Coquerita
On our way back to the village we took a bath on the beach, white sand, blue water.... A perfect day.
Capurganá beach
Boat from Necoclí to Capurganá 140.000 COP per pax round trip.
Accommodation: El descanso Hostel 80.000 COP room with bathroom 3 pax.
Charcutería Las Consentidas 3 juices and 1 beer 16.000 COP.
La Coquerita: 3 juices 11.000 COP in coconut glass; 1 patacon with everything and a wafer 13.000 COP.
Entrance to La Coquerita: 3.000 COP per pax.
Dinner: Las Delicias de Selena 53.000 COP 3 pax.
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