Buenaventura is a Colombian district and port, located in the department of Valle del Cauca. It is located on the shores of Buenaventura Bay, located in the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest municipality in the entire Pacific region and the largest in the department of Valle del Cauc...a. Buenaventura was not founded, but was established as a fluvial port. After 300 years, approximately in 1826, was established as a sea port. Buenaventura's main economic revenues are created by port activities (especially coffee exports), fishing, wood industry, mining and tourism.
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Travel tips for Buenaventura
If you have planned to move around the regions in Colombia, you might be asked to have the yellow fever vaccine. Other vaccines that you should consider -in case you travel to rainforest areas- are the tetanus vaccine and the hepatitis A/B.The electric current kind used in Colombia is 110-volt AC (110 V), with a frequence of 60 Hz. We recommend you to have a plug adap...ter if you travel to places that use other voltage to avoid that the electronic devices suffer a short-circuit and don't work.Bring waterproof clothing and plastic zipper bags to protect valuables objects from the rain. Also, try to bring binoculars so you can see the whales and birds from the viewpoints. Do not forget to bring repellent to protect you from mosquitoes.
The best month to travel to Buenaventura is july because they celebrate the traditional festivities of Saint Bonaventure, the patron of the municipality. The inhabitants organize various religious and cultural events such as processions, horseback riding, dances and games.
Climate in Buenaventura
The climate in Buenaventura is tropical. The annual average temperature is 78.98°F (26.1° C). The warmest month is march, with the average temperature of 79.88°F (26.6° C), and the coldest month is october, with the average temperature of 78.1°F (25.6° C). The average annual precipitation is 7328 mm. Even in february, the driest month, there is precipitation. The rainiest month is October, with an average of 897 mm.
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The things to do in Buenaventura
Nightlife in Buenaventura
Muerganos
Location: En el cruce de la calle 1S y la carrera 5A, Buenaventura Hours: unknown Price: unknown Bar that offers a good atmosphere and trend music. Also, it offers cocktails and wines. It’s the perfect place to go with Friends.
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Where to eat in Buenaventura
Cafe Pacifico
Location: Cl. 1 #5A-15, Buenaventura Hours: unknown Price: unknown Restaurant with very good attention that offers delicious varied dishes.
Restaurante Sabrosuras
Location: # a 4-112, Cra. 62 #42, Buenaventura Hours: unknown Price: unknown Restaurant that offers good fish and seafood dishes.
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The tourist places to see in Buenaventura are
Nestor Urbano Tenorio Park
Location: # a 2a-104, Cl. 1 #22, Buenaventura Hours: All day Price: Free entrance Park from where you can see the Buenaventura’s bay. It has small shops and restaurants.
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The things to do in Buenaventura
Museo Turistico de Buenaventura
Location: a 62c-48, Cl. 11 #62c2, Buenaventura Hours: unknown Price: 5000 COP Museum that exposes the touristic attractions of Buenaventura and provides information about its history.
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Typical dishes in Buenaventura
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Coconut water mixed with grated coconut, which is then caramelized and used to prepare the rice. The result is a bittersweet rice portion used to accompany other dishes, like fried fish.
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Accomodations in Buenaventura
Hotel Mariath
Location: Calle 1 #71-35, Avenida Cabal Pombo, 764503 Buenaventura Price: 34 454 COP Hotel that offers rooms with private bathroom, free WiFi, and some with TV. It also offers free private parking.
Important dates in Buenaventura
Fiestas Patronales de San Buenaventura
July
Traditional celebration that honors the patron saint of the municipality. There are events such as horseback riding, horse races, dances and games.
Festival Folclorico del Pacifico
July
Cultural event that promotes the typical and urban music of Buenaventura (as the currulao). Also, they organize the Señorita Litoral beauty contest.
FAQs
What is an M-Ticket?
An M-Ticket is the virtual replacement of your bus ticket printout. An M-Ticket is an SMS that’s sent to your registered mobile number the moment you have successfully booked a bus ticket on the official website of redBus. The M-Ticket will basically contain details of your bus ticket such as timing, pick-up and drop-off points, vehicle registration number, PNR, and TIN numbers as well. The M-Ticket procedure has been an eco-friendly initiative employed by redBus to help reduce the amount of paper being used.
Do I need to make an account on the redBus website to book a bus?
No, you do not need to make an account with redBus to book a ticket. But, it is advisable to make an account to help speed up the booking process the next time you need to book a bus ticket. redBus offers a number of discounts and offers as well and you can easily avail these offers if you are registered with redBus.
How do I book my bus ticket at Buenaventura (Vac)?
You can either visit the bus operator counter of your choice or you can visit the official website of redBus. The user-friendly and interactive website offers a step-by-step process of booking a bus ticket in a matter of minutes. The site offers a lot of useful information such as bus timings, fares, pick-up and drop-off points, and much more.
Is it safe to use my debit or credit card to book a ticket on the redBus website?
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