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- Private open-air cabin
- Jungle and sea setting
- Private terrace with sea view
- Private bathroom
Nuquí, Colombia
El Vijo
Surf Ecolodge
Hosted by Carlos & BeatriceBoat access onlyPacific Chocó coast
Place
Nuquí, Colombia
Host
Carlos & Beatrice
Access
Boat only · fly to Nuquí
Cabins
Four, open-air
Surf
April to October
Whales
July to October
The Experience
This is not a resort.
El Vijo is at the end of a boat ride from Nuquí. Pacific jungle, beach, no roads. No ATMs. No lobby. Carlos leads the surf himself. He knows every break on this stretch of coast. Beatrice runs the kitchen. The food is real.
A few guests at a time. You come to surf, eat well, watch whales from the water, and sleep to the sound of the Pacific.
Best For
Season
Surf
April to October
Pacific swell hits this coast April through October. The breaks work for different levels. Carlos reads them and takes you to the right spot.
Season
Whale Watching
July to October
Humpback whales are in the Colombian Pacific July through October. You can be in the water with them. It lines up with surf season. Most people plan their trip around this window.
Accommodations
Four open-air cabins. Private terrace, ocean views, and private bathroom on each.
Kimá
- Up to 3 guests
- 1 king bed · 1 single bed
- Private bathroom inside the cabin
- Best for a couple or small family
Bisudá
- Up to 4 guests
- 2 king beds
- Private bathroom inside the cabin
- Best for couples or a group of friends
Humaraná
- Up to 4 guests
- 2 king beds
- Private bathroom separate from bedroom
- Best for a family or small group
All cabins · Private terrace · Ocean view · Open-air · Décor inspired by Emberá tradition
The Place
Field Notes
Before the Pacific.
What you need to know. No surprises on arrival.
Boat access only. No roads in or out of the lodge.
No ATMs in the area. Arrive with cash for the full trip.
Pacific weather moves fast. Boat transfers can be wet.
Insects, humidity, and variable signal are part of the rainforest setting.
Electricity is managed. Schedules are flexible. This is not a resort.
Pets are welcome.
Fly to Nuquí. The lodge arranges the boat transfer.
Check in directly with Carlos. Confirm your arrival details in advance.
Sister property · Under construction
El Cabo
Fifteen years exploring the Colombian Pacific led Carlos and the team to this stretch of Cabo Corrientes. Two cabins over the water, eight guests, boat access only, primary Chocó rainforest behind and a wave out front. The cabins finish building in October. The first season opens at Easter 2027 and they are taking bookings for it now, because they want the first guests to be the people who followed the build.
Place
Cabo Corrientes, Chocó
Guests
Maximum 8
Cabins
2 over the water, building now
Access
Boat only
First season
Easter 2027
From
$850 per person, 7 days
Book directly
Contact Carlos.
Carlos confirms availability personally. Send him your dates, how many people, which cabin you want, and what you are planning. Surf, whales, or both.
Message Carlos on WhatsAppWhatsApp only · No booking engine · Direct with the host