Golfo de Morrosquillo

Golfo de Morrosquillo is a popular destination for Colombians from Medellín, especially during public holidays. We steer clear of the crowds so for us it is a year round option for remote Caribbean peace, tranquility, and nature in an unspoiled location.

It is the picture postcard view with everything that you would expect from a Caribbean destination, long empty beaches, palm trees, tropical forest and perfect sunsets.

The area has some fascinating highlights such as the beautiful islands of San Bernado or the eco-hotels along the beaches, this is the perfect destination to enjoy Colombia’s Caribbean coast, roam through mangrove forests and take photographs of the astonishing variety of wildlife in the region.

Thanks to the perfect clear blue Caribbean waters, Golfo de Morrosquillo offers excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities. For something absolutely unique, and somewhat out of this world, you can also take a boat excursion to Santa Cruz de Islote, the world’s most densely populated island where 1427 people share 97 houses on an island only a little larger than a football pitch.

We recommend Golfo de Morrosquillo to travellers that want to go further off the beaten track than a traditional trip to Colombia. It offers them a chance to see somewhere that probably none of their friends have heard of, let alone visited. A place where the silence is only punctuated by the sounds of the blue waters lapping up against the white beaches, or the occasional call of the native animals that inhabit the region.

Although the area is remote and tranquil, it is somewhat unique in that there is also a degree of tourism infrastructure and a range of interesting activities can be incorporated into your programme.

Wildlife in Golfo de Morrosquillo

The dry forests of San Onofre are home to 226 species of birds including toucans, parrots, herons, woodpeckers, parakeets, owls, hawks and wild ducks. The area is also noted for its variety of carnivorous mammals including tayras, crab-eating foxes, and wild cats such as ocelots and jaguarundis.

How to get to Golfo de Morrosquillo

The destination is simultaneously remote and surprisingly well connected. For clients on a multi-destination tour, you can get there by car from other destinations that we offer such as Cartagena or Mompox. You can also arrive from Isla Múcura by boat to Tolú.

You can fly from Bogotá and Medellín to Corozal and Montería, or from Medellín to Tolú.

• From Cartagena – 120km, a journey of 2 hours by car.
• From Santa Cruz de Mompox – 220km, a journey of 4 hours by car.
• From Santiago de Tolú – 50km, a journey of 1 hour by car.
• From Corozal – 90km, a journey of 90 minutes by car.
• From Montería – 180km, a journey of 3 hours by car.

The Colombian Way can offer all of these transfers in a private car or van and advise on how best to incorporate Golfo de Morroquillo into your itinerary.

Diving in Golfo de Morrosquillo

The gulf is the ideal destination for a range of diving options. We are able to offer the following

• Mini course: Tempted by diving and want to try it? We can offer a safe open diving activity with a practical and theoretical induction and dive in the sea.
• PADI open water course: Training, 4 immersions, your training log and evaluation with your PADI manual and certificate
• Advanced PADI course: Achieve your advanced PADI scuba certificate.
• Immersions for PADI certificated divers: Visit the corals of Islas del Rosario and the San Bernado islands for two diving sessions.
• Night diving: Nocturnal Carribbean diving sessions from your accommodtion.

Programme

The Colombian Way prides itself on the authenticity of its curated hotel and accommodation collection. Our choice for clients in the Golfo de Morrosquillo is an immaculate eco-lodge owned and managed by locals that not only excel at expertly running their nature reserve but also have strong environmentalist credentials. Your trip to the gulf will offer seclusion and a real connection to unspoilt nature. The reserve specifically focuses on the conservation of the tropical dry forest that surrounds it.

Spacious airy rooms with cool white linens offer an escape from the Caribbean heat. Enjoy delicious home cooked meals made with the freshest Caribbean ingredients available. A real gastronomic fusion of Spanish, Lebanese, African and indigenous influences.

Although a remote location, visitors will benefit from a huge range of engaging activities. Kayaking, sailing, guided hiking and trekking through the reserve, cycling in the dry forest, snorkelling, boat trips to the San Bernado Islands, birdwatching, wildlife spotting, windsurfing & herping are all available as activities. It is also the perfect destination to for night time viewing of bioluminescent marine micro organisms.

We recommend a minimum stay of 3 nights to take advantage of all the activities on offer and leave time to relax on the beach, or to simply enjoy the peace and tranquility on offer.