Buenaventura Travel Guide
Colombia
Buenaventura is a Colombian city on the Pacific coast, with a population of 240,387. It is an important port city and a base for exploring Colombia’s Pacific region.
Most air travellers arrive through Buenaventura Airport (BUN). There are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so plan coastal excursions separately rather than expecting a cluster of recognised beaches close to the urban area.
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Weather in Buenaventura
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Pays in COP
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 123
Dial code +57
Tipping: Tipping is not always expected in Colombia, but it's appreciated for good service. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.
Best time to visit Buenaventura
Jan
29°29Feb
30°27Mar
30°28Apr
30°30May
30°30Jun
30°28Jul
30°30Aug
29°31Sep
29°30Oct
29°30Nov
29°30Dec
29°30Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Buenaventura
Playa Santa Ana
25.9 km away
Playa Chuchero
33.3 km away
Playa La Barra
39.8 km away
Things to do in Buenaventura
Quebrada El Aguacatico
historic site
0.9 km
Estero San Antonío
historic site
3.5 km
Punta Muñetón
historic site
1.6 km
IPUC 2a Buenaventura
religious organization
3.4 km
Parroquia Cristo Redentor - Misioneros Javerianos de Parma
roman catholic place of worship
0.5 km
Iglesia Templo De Belen
christian place of worship
3.5 km
Parroquia Inmaculada Concepcion
roman catholic place of worship
0.5 km
Iglesia Visión Global Familiar
christian place of worship
0.9 km
Getting there
Buenaventura Airport · 7 km
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