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Nuquí

Municipality and town

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Location of the municipality and town of Nuquí in the Chocó Department of Colombia.

Country

Colombia

Department

Chocó Department

Population

(2017)

• Total

8,800

Time zone

UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Nuquí is a town and a special area (called a municipality) in the Chocó Department of Colombia. It's located in western Colombia, between the mountains of Baudó and the Pacific Ocean. Nuquí is known for its rich culture and amazing variety of plants and animals.

About 8,800 people live in Nuquí. Most of the people are Afro-Colombians, and some are members of indigenous tribes. Nuquí became a municipality in 1915. Before that, it was part of the municipality of Valle, Chocó.

Nuquí is the hometown of the famous Latin hip hop group, ChocQuib Town. The band even made a song called "Nuquí (Te Quiero Para Mí)," and its music video was filmed right in Nuquí and on its beautiful beaches.

You can get to Nuquí by flying into Reyes Murillo Airport.

Exploring Nuquí's Villages
What People Do in Nuquí
Fun Places to Visit in Nuquí
Nuquí's Climate
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Exploring Nuquí's Villages

The municipality of Nuquí includes several smaller villages. Many of these are popular for tourism:

Arusí (Great for visitors)
Coquí (Also a tourist spot)
Joví (Another village for tourists)
Jurubirá
Panguí
Termales (Known for its hot springs)
Tribugá

What People Do in Nuquí

The main ways people make a living in Nuquí are:

Fishing: Many people fish for food and to sell.
Farming: They grow crops like bananas, rice, cacao, corn, coconuts, and yuca. They also raise a few animals.
Tourism: This is a growing part of the economy. People visit for ecotourism, which means enjoying nature in a way that protects it. There's also community-based tourism, where visitors learn about local life. Part of the amazing Utría National Natural Park is located here.

Fun Places to Visit in Nuquí

Nuquí has many exciting places for visitors:

Hot springs: Relax in natural warm waters.
Coquí Beaches: Enjoy the beautiful sandy shores.
Mangrove Forests of Coquí: Take a canoe tour through these unique forests.
Joví River: Go on a boat tour along the river.
Guachalito: A lovely area to explore.
Surfing Zones: Catch some waves at places like Playa Olímpica and Guachalito near Terquito beach.

Nuquí's Climate

Nuquí has a very wet tropical rainforest climate. This means it gets a lot of rain all year round. The weather is generally warm and humid.

Climate data for Nuquí
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	30.9 (87.6)	30.9 (87.6)	31.2 (88.2)	31.1 (88.0)	30.8 (87.4)	30.6 (87.1)	30.7 (87.3)	30.5 (86.9)	30.2 (86.4)	29.9 (85.8)	30.1 (86.2)	30.3 (86.5)	30.6 (87.1)
Daily mean °C (°F)	26.4 (79.5)	26.2 (79.2)	26.5 (79.7)	26.6 (79.9)	26.4 (79.5)	26.2 (79.2)	26.3 (79.3)	26.2 (79.2)	26.1 (79.0)	25.8 (78.4)	25.9 (78.6)	26.0 (78.8)	26.2 (79.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	21.9 (71.4)	21.6 (70.9)	21.9 (71.4)	22.1 (71.8)	22.1 (71.8)	21.9 (71.4)	21.9 (71.4)	21.9 (71.4)	22.0 (71.6)	21.8 (71.2)	21.7 (71.1)	21.8 (71.2)	21.9 (71.4)
Average rainfall mm (inches)	411 (16.2)	284 (11.2)	348 (13.7)	464 (18.3)	568 (22.4)	576 (22.7)	546 (21.5)	633 (24.9)	526 (20.7)	601 (23.7)	585 (23.0)	484 (19.1)	6,026 (237.4)
Source: Climate-Data.org