Gorgona National Natural Park
Located in the Colombian Pacific are two islands, Gorgona and Gorgonilla, full of lush and exuberant tropical rainforest jungle. It is an island rich in wildlife which has attracted the attention to be called Science Island. The island had been turned into a prison for 25 years, until 1984.
The park is part of the GREEN LIST. You will find coral reefs, inhabited by white-faced monkeys, blue lizards, sloths, several species of birds such as the anteater and the blue honeycreeper, in its deep pacific sea you will find a wealth of crustaceans and mollusks, as well as the arrival of humpback whales to be with their babies.
Gorgona is one of the most spectacular places for scuba diving. The most beautiful places to visit are El Horno, El Remanso, La Tiburonera, La Plaza de Toros and Las Montañitas among others. You will find interpretive trails in the forest, which show about the species of flora and fauna. Walks through the Museum of Environmental Interpretation.
The prison facilities, Casa Payán, La Ecotienda, the archeology room, and the meteorological station, among others.
To arrive you will have to take a boat from Guapi, it is located 60 kilometers 1 hour 20 minutes approximately in the open sea.
Diving, the life in the sea is wonderful because the reef is completely alive, you can observe large turtles, white-tipped sharks, whale sharks. Enjoy a paradise full of exuberant vegetation.
Share with the inhabitants who are in the area, National Park officials, park rangers and scientific researchers. Most of its inhabitants are of African descent who are dedicated to fishing and harvesting piangua, the musical traditions of the Pacific through the older musicians and in general the culture of the Pacific.
- The average temperature is 26°C to 28°C throughout the year.
- Vaccination against yellow fever and tetanus.
- Carry a first aid kit that includes polyvalent antiophidic and antidiarrheal serum.
- Bring cotton clothing, long-sleeved waterproof shirts, flashlight, protective hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, flashlight.
- Do not carry elements that generate contamination.
- Bring personal medications if you are undergoing medical treatment.
- Wear a poncho type plastic cape.
- To have the authorization duly filled out.
- It is advisable to carry a large backpack for all the luggage and not wheeled suitcases for the trips to the destination and the region, and a small backpack for the outings.
- It is a program of experiences to share with the people of the park, eat local food and sleep in basic conditions of the park's accommodations, which is why it is warned and clarified that there are no conditions for luxury services.