Chocó district, Colombia

Places to visit near Nuquí

Nuquí is a town in Chocó district, Colombia, home to about 2,741 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 59 beaches & coast, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 churches and 11 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see place is Parque Nacional Natural Utría (41 km).

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Nuquí, Colombia
Nuquí, Chocó district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nuquí at a glance

Location
Chocó district, Colombia
Population
about 2,741
Coordinates
5.7125° N, 77.2708° W
Places within 50 km
108 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Nuquí

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nuquí: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Nuquí

102 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nuquí. The closest is Estadero Suave Brisa (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nuquí

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nuquí. The closest is Morro La Virgen (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Nuquí

27 churches within 100 km of Nuquí. The closest is Iglesia (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nuquí

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nuquí. The closest is Morro San Rafael (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nuquí

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nuquí. The closest is Playa Coquí (19 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Natural Utría (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Nuquí

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Nuquí. The closest is Cascada Chontadura (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Nuquí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nuquí
  2. 3 km Playa Tribugá · beach
  3. 3 km Estadero Suave Brisa · beach, Chocó
  4. 3 km Playa Olímipica · beach
  5. 6 km Playa El Muerto · beach, Chocó
  6. 1 km Morro La Virgen · viewpoint
  7. 8 km Back to Nuquí

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    Within 15 km of Nuquí

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nuquí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast59102Estadero Suave Brisa (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2230Morro La Virgen (8 km)
    Churches127Iglesia (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1114Morro San Rafael (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Playa Coquí (19 km)
    Waterfalls48Cascada Chontadura (23 km)
    Parks17Cancha Polideportiva (33 km)
    Other attractions36Etnoaldea Turística Kiphara Te (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Catugadó (85 km)
    Museums12Museo Memoria de Los Abuelos (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Parque Manuel Mosquera Garcés (84 km)
    Forts & heritage01Convento (84 km)

    Nuquí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nuquí?

    Estadero Suave Brisa (beach, about 1 km), Playa Olímipica (beach, about 3 km), Playa Tribugá (beach, about 3 km), Morro La Virgen (viewpoint, about 8 km), Playa El Muerto (beach, about 9 km), Playa Azul (beach, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nuquí?

    108 places on Spotwander: 59 beaches & coast, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 church, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest beach to Nuquí?

    Estadero Suave Brisa, about 1 km by road; Faro Nuquí (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nuquí?

    Morro La Virgen, about 8 km by road; Morro Grueso (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nuquí?

    Iglesia, about 33 km by road; Parroquia San Rafael Arcángel (59 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nuquí?

    Start in Nuquí, visit Playa Tribugá, then Estadero Suave Brisa, then Playa Olímipica, then Playa El Muerto, then Morro La Virgen, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nuquí?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Nuquí

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nuquí’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Nuquí on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.