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Essential Immersion in Guapi

4 days and 3 nights to discover the river, the sea and the cuisine of Guapi.

Artisanal fishing during Marimbea's essential immersion in Guapi

Over 4 days and 3 nights you will discover Guapi through music, cuisine, ancestral knowledge and the landscapes that connect river, rainforest and ocean. The experience includes encounters with local communities, an introduction to viche, cultural walks and a visit to Gorgona National Natural Park.

Between July and October the programme includes responsible humpback whale watching and listening to their songs in their natural environment.

Day-by-day itinerary

4 days and 3 nights in Guapi, Cauca.

  1. Day 1

    Songs of sea and river

    Arrival in Guapi and a first encounter with the flavours, sounds and stories of the Cauca Pacific. After lunch we walk through emblematic places of the town, take part in a traditional music experience and learn about viche, the ancestral drink deeply tied to the memory and celebrations of this territory.

    Musicians playing chonta marimba in Guapi
  2. Day 2

    Gorgona and encounters with whales*

    Early departure to Gorgona National Natural Park, where we explore one of the most biodiverse ecosystems of the Colombian Pacific. We visit Playa Yundigua, enjoy time on the island and, during whale season, watch humpback whales from the coast and listen to their songs in a responsible, non-invasive way. We return to Guapi in the late afternoon.

    Humpback whale seen in Gorgona National Natural Park
  3. Day 3

    Community, river and local knowledge

    We share time with local communities through activities that reflect everyday life in the territory: traditional crops, paddling a potrillo canoe along the river and artisanal fishing practices, understanding the close relationship between culture, nature and community in the Pacific.

    Travellers paddling a potrillo canoe on a Guapi river with Marimbea
  4. Day 4

    Farewell to Guapi

    After breakfast we visit a showcase of local crafts before the transfer to the airport or river port. A calm ending to say goodbye to the landscapes, flavours and encounters of the experience.

    Traditional Pacific dish served in Guapi

*Humpback whale watching depends on the season (July to October) and sea conditions. The visit to Gorgona National Natural Park is subject to availability and park permits.

Moments from the trip

Beach in Gorgona National Natural Park, Colombian PacificTraveller joining an artisanal fishing day in GuapiWoman drinking viche by the river during a Marimbea trip in Guapi

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