One of Bahía's well-known older residents prepares very traditional seafood dishes in this bright new restaurant on the other side of the river. It's a little hard to find – take a moto-taxi. Doña Haydee will open in the evening if you call ahead.
El Pailón Solaneño
Chocó
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Near the south end of town you'll find this impressive waterfall that empties into an icy-cold swimming hole. The jungle towers over you on both sides of…
1.8 MILES
A short walk from the airport, this high-volume waterfall pours into deep, crystal-clear swimming holes where you can spot giant freshwater shrimp.
3. Jardín Botánico del Pacífico
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14.3 MILES
This national park surrounding a narrow inlet of water is one of the best places to see whales close up from land. During the calving season they enter…