Upcoming Event
01 Jun 2012 - 31 Jul 2012
Annually, around 1,200 humpback whales are estimated to arrive between June - July in the Pacific Ocean around Isla Gorgona. This is one of the main reasons why tourists visit the Gorgona National Natural Park; it's a spectacular event to behold.
Welcome to Gorgona National Natural Park!
Gorgona National Natural Park is an island paradise, with nature trails, thriving flora and fauna, beautiful beaches, Gorgona National Natural Park eco-hotels, interesting archaeological sites, ancient ruins and many opportunities for scuba diving and snorkelling. The island was inhabited by a pre-Columbian culture around 1300. In 1525 it was visited by Diego de Almagro, and two years later by Francisco Pizarro, who gave it the name of glaucoma, inspired by Medusa (one of the three Gorgons). After other visits by bounty-hunter Bartholomew Sharp in 1679 and the English pirate Roger Woods in 1709, the island was given to Sgt Major Federico D´Cross, a German officer whose family subsequently sold part of it to Don Ramon Payan, born in Popayán who introduced coconut and fruit crops to the island.
Gorgona National Natural Park is a fascinating island with a stunning setting. It's definitely a place to visit!
The average temperature on Gorgona National Natural Park is 27°C. It is generally warm, and it rains in September and October. There is much to see and do in Gorgona National Natural Park. The water ecosystem contains dolphins, porpoises, humpback whales, sea wolves; there are 155 species of birds, 75 of them migratory. There are also gulls, crabs, humming birds, anteaters, sparrows and bluebirds. The blue lizard is native to the Gorgona National Natural Park, and lives in treetrunks in dense jungle the island have the most developed and diverse coral reefs of the tropical eastern Pacific, and the largest reefs in Colombian Pacific territory. The best way of exploring Gorgona is on a Gorgona National Natural Park tour.
Cabins in the National Park
Location: Gorgona National Natural Park
A stay in one of the cabins in the Gorgona Natural National Park is equal to a weekend in paradise. There are modern facilities to comfort you while staying a place far removed from normal civilization.
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Private Rooms in Cabin-style housing
Location: Gorgona National Natural ParkThe Habitacion en Modulos are a lovely accommodation option on the island. Umantatay A and Umantatay B are the two houses in Gorgona National Natural Park. Every individual suite is composed of nine double rooms that can accommodate one to four people. On the outside area of the residences, there is a spacious balcony with hammocks perfect for relaxing.
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Location: Gorgona National Natural ParkThe Suite Beach House is surely the most charming eco-hotel in the Gorgona National Natural Park. It can receive up to five people and it is just right for small families and groups. The house has wide windows, a great balcony with hammocks in the front and it is located a few steps from the beach. The clean décor and comfort build the perfect atmosphere for an extended stay in Gorgona National Natural Park.
[more info]Dive Centre
One of the main activities of the Gorgona National Natural Park is the diving, thanks to the perfect oceanographic characteristics (temperature, salinity and transparency) that allow the development of coral reefs and rocky habitats, thus providing shelter and food for different species. High-tech equipment and professionals help in making the experience unforgettable.
[more info]Guided Tour of the Old Jail
In 1958, the state applied to the family D'Cross and Payan an insular law which stipulated that the islands belonged to the state, and because of that Gorgona became a prison. The old prison tells the tales of many men, since it housed over 2,500 prisoners throughout its history. There are several stories about prisoners who escaped!
[more info]Motorboat around Gorgona National Natural Park
Welcome to an exploratory journey on a motorboat around the Gorgona National Natural Park! The tour starts at the beach patrol and then we will embark on a magical adventure. This unique excursion centres on the variety of fauna and flora on Gorgona.
[more info]Snorkelling and Free Diving at Yundigua
One of the primary attractions of Gorgona National Natural Park is the marine life. In this tour to Playa Yundigua, also called a natural aquarium, you will dive the see the beauty of several species of coral. The trail to the beach is also full of surprises due to the rich flora of the Gorgona National Natural Park.
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Hola from the Colombia coast!
Hello from Aviatur...your local connection in the remote island of the Gorgona National Natural Park, Colombia! Our secret is certainly out about this amazing destination that has been isolated from the main continent for so long that a diverse ecosystem like no other has surfaced. We invite you to come and see for yourself what we are privileged to view every day, while staying in one of our choice accommodations. Don't hestitate to contact us as you organize an itinerary and we can fill you in on all the best tips about how to enjoy your Gorgona vacation.
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