Utría National Natural Park

Utría National Natural Park is a protected area on Colombia's Pacific coast where coral reefs, mangroves, and tropical rainforest meet the water's edge. The park includes rocky coves and beaches where multiple ecosystems join together.

Colombia created this protected area in 1987 to preserve the marine and land ecosystems along the northern Pacific coast. The designation aimed to safeguard the region's biological diversity for the future.

Local communities practice traditional fishing methods and forest management that visitors can observe in coastal settlements. The way people live from the land shapes how the park is used and cared for today.

Visitors reach the park by flights to Bahía Solano or Nuquí or by boat from larger ports. The best time to visit is during drier months when conditions are better for exploring.

The park serves as spawning ground for rare Pacific fish species and attracts humpback whales seasonally during their long migrations. This makes it a special place to observe large ocean animals in their natural behavior.

Location: Chocó Department

Inception: 1987

Website: http://parquesnacionales.gov.co/PNN/portel/libreria/php/decide.php?patron=01.020218

GPS coordinates: 5.98333,-77.35000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32