Watch humpback whales in Bahia Malaga, the most accessible whale watching spot on Colombia's wild Pacific coast. Each year humpbacks travel more than 8,000 km from Antarctica to these warm, sheltered bays to breed and raise their calves, breaching and tail slapping among the mangroves and islands. Reached via Buenaventura, it pairs whales with rainforest, waterfalls and Afro Colombian culture, best from August to September.
Watch humpback whales in Bahia Malaga, the most accessible whale watching spot on Colombia's wild Pacific coast. Each year humpbacks travel more than 8,000 km from Antarctica to these warm, sheltered bays to breed and raise their calves, breaching and tail slapping among the mangroves and islands. Reached via Buenaventura, it pairs whales with rainforest, waterfalls and Afro Colombian culture, best from August to September.
Up to 90% sighting chance in Bahia Malaga, Colombia. Best months: September, August, October.
The season runs from mid July to mid October, with August and September the best months.
Fly to Cali or Buenaventura, then reach the bay by boat. Bahia Malaga is Colombia's most accessible Pacific whale site, with no small plane needed.
From about 25 US dollars for a one hour whale watching trip, with multi day packages from around 87 dollars upward (2026 prices).
Explore mangroves, waterfalls and beaches, watch birds, and join community conservation activities on this remote coast.
