Bahia Solano is a small Colombian holiday resort popular for it's nearby beach resorts, deep sea fishing and scuba diving. Bahia Solano doesn't have any decent beaches itself, though there are a few nearby such as Playa Mecana and Playa Huina. Better to travel south to El Valle, which has great beaches such as Playa El Almejal, surfing possibilities and rainforest nature walks.
Alternatively, travel north from Bahia Solano. Twenty minutes north lies Playa Potes which also has some great beaches. Cabana Marlin Azul is a good hotel near Playa Potes and great base for deep sea fishing, but there are plenty of other hotel options in addition. The area is good for fishing, snorkelling and chilling on it's beaches. Further north Playa Paridera also has a few hotels options.
To travel to Bahia Solano, there are flights from Medellin with Satena, or boats from Buenaventura (6 hours travel).
Bahia Solano Hotels
El Almejal "Ecolodge" - found on Playa El Almejal, this "ecolodge" has 12 basic cabins, a whale watching tower, pleasant communal areas and a butterfly garden. Rooms are in cabins and with private terrace. El Almejal is on the road between Bahia Solano and El Valle.
Playa de Oro Lodge - located on a long beach, this is one of Bahia Solano's longest established hotels. There are four blocks, each with eight rooms with balcony and hammock, some of which have a sea view, while others a rainforest view. Playa de Oro Lodge is on Playa Huina, 20 minutes by boat from Bahia Solano.
Marlin Azul Lodge - one of the more upmarket lodges in Bahia Solano, specializing in deep sea fishing.
Choiba Lodge - peacefully located, Choiba Cabins try to integrate with their natural surroundings. The three story building has many rooms with sea view balconies, and shared bathrooms.
Mr Jerry / Jerry's Refuge - located on the beach of Punta Huina and surrounded by virgin rainforest, Jerry's Refuge (they call themselves an "ecolodge") is twenty minutes by boat from Bahia Solano.
Playa Alegre Cabins - beach front cabins, and a good option for surfing. A well established hotel, operating for over 10 years.
Other hotels in Bahia Solano, Colombia's premier Pacific resort, include Balboa Palacio, Bahia hotel and Hostal del Mar.
