The beach towns of Ladrilleros and Juanchaco are roughly 40 km north of Buenaventura. plan a day trip and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. If you time your visit right, you might even get treated to a humpback whale sighting. Closer to the hotel, the beaches at La Barra y La Piangüita feature the most beautiful sunsets on the Colombian coast.

Looking to do a bit of exploring beyond the city? Less than 30 km east of Buenaventura is San Cipriano, a lush and laid-back town punctuated with beautiful lagoons, incredible waterfalls, and swimmable rivers.