Kimá
- Up to 3 guests
- 1 king bed · 1 single bed
- Private bathroom inside the cabin
- Best for a couple or small family
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El Vijo Surf
Ecolodge
Nuquí, Colombia
·Boat access only
·Hosted by Carlos and Beatrice
The Experience
This is not a resort.
El Vijo sits at the end of a boat ride from Nuquí, where the Colombian Pacific jungle meets the beach. No roads. No ATMs. No lobby. Getting here is part of the deal. Carlos leads the surf himself and knows every break on this stretch of coast. Beatrice runs the kitchen. The food is real.
A small number of guests at a time. Come to surf properly, eat well, watch whales from the water, and sleep to the sound of the Pacific.
Best For
Season
Surf
April – October
Peak Pacific swell reaches this coast April through October. The breaks here handle a range of levels. Carlos reads them personally and takes you to the right spot for your ability.
Season
Whale Watching
July – October
Humpback whales migrate into the Colombian Pacific July through October. You can be in the water with them. The overlap with surf season makes this window the most sought after.
Accommodations
Three open-air cabins. Private terrace, ocean views, and private bathroom on each.
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.
Getting there: fly to Nuquí. Boat transfer arranged with the lodge.
Check-in coordinated directly with Carlos. Confirm arrival details in advance.
Book directly
Contact Carlos.
Availability is confirmed personally. Tell Carlos your dates, how many in your group, which cabin interests you, and what you are planning — surf, whales, or both.
Message Carlos on WhatsAppWhatsApp only · No booking engine · Direct with the host