Over forty years ago, Javier Montoya arrived in Morromico, a remote and untouched corner of Colombia’s Pacific coast, where the only residents were the creatures of the jungle and the marine life in the sea. Captivated by its raw beauty and profound tranquility, he decided to make it his home. As the years passed and his family grew, so did his dream of creating a place where a few fortunate travelers could experience what he considered “paradise on earth.” Today, Morromico remains an exclusive eco-hotel, hosting no more than ten guests at a time. This allows Javier’s family and their dedicated team to offer a warm, personalized experience deeply rooted in nature, simplicity, and heartfelt hospitality.
Morromico is located on the Gulf of Tribugá in the Chocó region of Western Colombia, north of the town of Nuquí. Chocó, with its moist tropical rainforest and volcanic sand beaches is considered one of the areas of greatest biodiversity on the planet. Its unrivaled natural resources include one of the most diverse ecosystems of plants and insects on earth. The region boasts more than six hundred different species of birds and the underwater fauna is more varied and abundant than that of the Atlantic. Fresh water is plentiful and flows from deep within the rainforest through rivers, ravines, pools and waterfalls out to the Pacific sea. Small communities of fishermen live at the river mouths and further inland, deep in the forest, there are settlements of Emberá indigenous people.
Guests must book their roundtrip flights from Medellín – Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, to Nuquí – Reyes Murillo Airport. Morromico’s staff can help provide options if traveling from other cities in Colombia.
Airlines and charter companies serve Nuquí most days. Morromico recommends booking with Click Airlines, Pacifica Airlines, or Satena, all of which offer regular flights from cities like Medellín. While we do not currently offer promotional discounts with any carrier, we’re happy to assist guests in coordinating their travel to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey to our remote paradise.
Boat transfer service is handled by Morromico from Nuquí Airport to and from our property (about 45 minutes each way).
Warm year-round
The average temperature is 23ºC with a maximum of 30ºC.
Seasonal changes
The sunniest and driest months are January to April and the rainy season is October to early December.
High rainfall
Rainfall in this region is one of the highest in the world, which is why biodiversity is so abundant.