Posadas del Río

Overview

Description

Here it is not the crowing of the roosters that announces the dawn; it is the howling of the monkeys that live in the woods behind the cabins. Generous vegetation and exotic wildlife are characteristic of this Chocó Caribbean destination, which has the Ciego River crossing on one side and the lapping of the Caribbean Sea a half-mile away.

Rooms

6

Making a Difference

Percentage of local employees: 100%

In 2007, in the Colombian Gulf of Urabá and in the Darien region, a rural sustainable development process began with more than 640 underprivileged families, including displaced persons, single mothers, African descendants, and repatriated and indigenous peoples. A group of 18 organizations was formed to help strengthen their productive activities and provide alternatives to illicit crops and illegal activities. They were trained to take advantage of sustainable and environmentally-responsible livelihoods that could be found in each community, developing productive projects in activities such as artisanal fishing, nature tourism, crafts, rubber cultivation, and beekeeping. Posadas del Río is one outcome of this initiative.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Medellín (MDE)

Nearest local/national airport: Acandí (ACD)

Travel time to nearest airport: 1 hour and 20 minutes

First travel to pier of San Francisco, in a public skiff from the town of Turbo or a private boat from Necoclí; both municipalities are in Antioquia department.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

January 2013.

Photos courtesy of Posadas del Río, Colombia, for SustainableTrip.org.