Quibdo to Turbo

The body of water that passes Quibdo is the Atrato river. It empties into the Gulf of Uraba on the other side from Turbo so you would have to cross that body of water too. Traveling the whole length of the Atrato from Quibdo is an interesting idea but you would unquestionably be passing through swaths of guerrilla controlled areas.

Safety is not great - some of these communities are controlled by fringe groups rather than the government. A police officer was abducted while the boat was parked in one of the communities no so long ago.

The boats are regularly used by locals although I also know locals that go the long way round and take the bus through Medellin to avoid issues.

How did this trip, go as i am planning a trip to choco starting of in leticia and then up to tarapaca overland.

And travel out from there to the west following the border to peru.

I have done a number of expedition in the past, From guyana this year last year i was travelling solo in and around the darien region i just would like to see if a number of people can help with info of the region i understand its dangerous and a lot of my traveling will be done solo But just the interior means of travelling in the area if anyone has info or no a guy so to speak. I am working or in talks with siempre colombia who are trying to help out in the meantime. Hope to speak to someone about it soon

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