El Almejal Beach is located in the Colombian Pacific, is a little known tourist destination, so you will find a quiet place with few tourists. This beach is decorated by a landscape of tropical jungle and dark sands and is only 5 minutes from the Utría National Natural Park.
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How to get to El Almejal Beach?
This tourist destination is located in Bahía Solano, in the village of El Valle. To get to Playa el Almejal you must go from any city in the country to the Olaya Herrera airport in Medellín, in the Medellín airport you will find services of small planes that will take you to the José Celestino Mutis Regional Airport in Bahía Solano. If you take a flight from Bogotá to Bahía Solano you will stop in Medellín. You can travel by ADA or Satena airlines.
At the Bahia Solano airport you will find transportation to El Valle, you have the option to take a bus or one of the famous Colombian chivas.
You can also get to El Almejal Beach by water, what you should do is go to the Port of Buenaventura in Valle del Cauca, there you can take a boat service that will take you to Bahia Solano. This option is a little cheaper, however, is much more delayed
Geography and climate at El Almejal Beach
The temperature in Almejal Beach is between 23°C and 31°C, it has a warm climate so it is recommended to use clothes for hot climates, preferably white cotton. Do not forget your bathing suit. Always use sunscreen and insect repellent. A good idea is to wear sunglasses and a hat or cap for sun protection.
What to do in El Almejal Beach?
Almejal Beach is a beautiful place adorned with a jungle landscape located in the Colombian Pacific, has an extension of 2 kilometers in which the tourist will be able to make walk and recognition of the place. The surf of this beach is one of the favorites for lovers of surfing, as it rises enough to be able to do interesting practices of this sport. To this beach the humpback whales arrive to give birth to their calves, it is a wonderful spectacle, remember to take in your luggage binoculars to have a better view.
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Almejal Beach is also known for its important Ecolodge Almejal where turtles are protected and conserved.
This tourist destination is indicated for the rest and the tranquility of the tourist, will be able to enjoy in his dark sands and to bathe in a sea that will revitalize your spirit and your body.
Bahía Solano is a small paradise and not only can visit Almejal Beach, from Almejal Beach, you can go to Utría Park. You can also visit Ciudad Mutis, a beautiful little town that also has a beach. You can visit the Airport Waterfall, which is so called because it only takes 15 minutes to reach it and enjoy its almost 3 meters high.
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Gastronomy in El Almejal Beach
This tourist destination has gained strength in recent years, so you will find different restaurants where you can taste the delicious seasoning of the Pacific. This town is characterized by its banana and rice crops, so it will not be uncommon to find these two meals in every dish.
Lodging in El Almejal Beach
The inhabitants of Playa Almejal have developed hotels and hostels for tourists, you will find beachfront rooms, inexpensive hostels and camping areas.
