The Malpelo Island is located in the Pacific coast of Colombia, it is a Flora and Fauna Sanctuary that is taken care of permanently by the National Navy of the country. This tourist destination has 35 hectares of land area and another 38,000 of marine area. This island is an underwater mountain range that emerged from 4,000 meters of sea depth; the island, together with other rocks, form an archipelago that is one of the most visited tourist sites in Colombia. In addition, this area was recognized in 2006 as a Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. In short, a Colombian Marine Jewel.
HOW TO GET TO MALPELO ISLAND?
The Malpelo Island is located in the Valle del Cauca in the municipality of Buenaventura, to arrive at the Malpelo Island you must arrive first to Buenaventura, where you will have to take a boat to the island, this trip will take between 30 and 35 hours, but it is worth the trouble to know this exotic and magical paradise.
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE ON MALPELO ISLAND
The Malpelo Island presents a temperature average of 25°C, in its visit to this tourist destiny is recommended to use comfortable clothes for warm weather, do not forget your bathing suit, use solar protector and repellent for insects. Use grip shoes because the surface of the island requires it.
ATTRACTIONS IN MALPELO ISLAND
The Malpelo Island is a tourist attraction of Colombia, since it is an exotic and paradisiacal island in which you will be able to find diversity of flora and fauna species, since it is considered a Sanctuary for these species since its ecosystem is home of hundreds of animals and plants that the National Navy protects daily.
Malpelo Island is a center of scientific research thanks to its location and its high ecological wealth.
On the other hand, the Malpelo Island is visited by divers and tourists interested in making the sport, the experience of diving in these waters of the Pacific Ocean is matchless although in these waters hammerhead sharks and diversity of marine species like reptiles and fish inhabit, the diver will be able to descend up to 140 feet of depth, in this route will be with ecosystems of chorale, caves and tunnels.
You must consider that if you are going to visit the Malpelo Island the tourist must have knowledge about diving and count on the necessary equipment, in addition to be greater of 18 years and must contract an expert diver who serves to him as guide in this imposing sea.
This magical place is an ecosystem of great importance for marine species, in the months of July to November you will be able to see humpback whales arriving at these waters, besides seeing endemic species like the Malpelo lizard, the pointed lizard and the terrestrial crab.
GASTRONOMY IN MALPELO ISLAND
In the Malpelo Island you will not find restaurants or places where to buy food, in your visit to this tourist destiny you must not forget to take your food or take a complete service with tramsportation, food, and lodging in the Boat.
WHERE TO STAY IN MALPELO ISLAND?
In the Malpelo Island you will not find hotels or hostels, since this protected area is completely isolated and only has a building in which the National Navy is protected. Some boats offer complete packages that include food and the night on the boat.
COSTS
If you are going to visit Malpelo Island you must pay entrance fee. (Prices 2019)
National or Foreigner resident in Colombia or member of the CAN:
Diver / day : $ 150.000
Accompanying instructors for group/day: $76,000
Boats/24 hours: $34.000
Foreigner not resident in Colombia or a member of the CAN
Diver or instructor on foreign boat/day (Foreign flag): $208,000
Diver or instructor on foreign boat/day (Foreign flag): $111,500
Boats/24 hours: $62,500
