Utría National Natural Park

The Pacific Ocean borders this 64,328-hectare protected area containing coral reefs, mangroves, rocky shores, and tropical rainforest extending to the water's edge.

The Colombian government established this natural reserve in October 1987 to preserve the marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the northern Pacific coast.

The Emberá indigenous people and Afro-Colombian communities maintain their traditional practices within the park's boundaries, including sustainable fishing and forest management.

Visitors can reach the park through air routes to Bahía Solano or Nuquí, sea routes from Buenaventura, or land routes from Bahía Solano to El Valle.

The waters of the park serve as spawning grounds for the Pacific aguja fish and provide a seasonal home for humpback whales during their migration period.

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: May 11, 2025 11:46