Parades, processions, and parties are in abundance in Quibdo, the capital of the Choco department, as its inhabitants and visitors celebrate the patron saint San Pacho, lasting until October 5.

About 100 humpback whales have made their annual "pilgrimage" to the warm waters off the Pacific coast of Colombia to breed, reproduce and raise their calves, experts tracking the marine mammals' movements said.

By taking the path less traveled the traveler can find hidden gems on Colombia's Pacific coast.

Colombia's official tourism portal publishes an impressive panoramic photo of the Pacific beach of Nuqui.

Ladrilleros and Juanchaco, located just one hour from Buenaventura by boat, are two small, primarily Afro-Caribbean fishing villages known for their natural beauty, culture, and whale-watching.

September is the peak of the whale watching season in Bahia Solano, a port on Colombia's Pacific coast.

From July to November every year, thousands of whales congregate in the warm waters of the Colombian Pacific to breed. A visit to the harbor town of Bahia Solano is a chance to see them up close.

Colombia's Pacific coast was for a long time a no-go zone for tourists, but now the remote harbor town of Bahia Solano is becoming a popular destination for the excellent scuba diving on offer.