Place to visit
Bahia Honda, Colombia: what it is and when to go
Bahia Honda is a body of water in Colombia. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is December to February and June to August. In June there are 12 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 17. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Colombia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Body of water · Nature
- Where
- Colombia
- Best time
- December to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- SMR Santa Marta, 300 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 12.35314, -71.78689
What it is and where
Bahia Honda is a body of water in Colombia. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Colombia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 12.35314, -71.78689; the nearest main airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, Santa Marta), 300 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Colombia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bahia Honda is December to February and June to August.
- JanBest time11:21
- FebBest time11:36
- MarPossible11:55
- AprPossible12:17
- MayPossible12:34
- JunBest time12:43
- JulBest time12:40
- AugBest time12:25
- SepPossible12:04
- OctPossible11:43
- NovPossible11:25
- DecBest time11:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 17. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Colombia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Colombia
To enter Colombia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Colombia checklist. Currency: Colombian peso (COP); plugs: Type A and B · 110 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 123 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bahía HonditaNature11 km
- Bahia PorteteCostal bay in La Guajira, Colombia21 km
- Bahía Portete – Kaurrele National Natural ParkNational park in Colombia22 km
- Serranía de MacuiraMountain in Colombia55 km
- Bahía TukakasLake in Colombia71 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Colombia guide.
More in Colombia: Nature
- Nevado del Ruiz: volcanic mountain in Colombia
- Galeras: volcanic mountain in Colombia
- Yopal: capital of the Colombian department of Casanare
- Pico Cristóbal Colón: mountain in Colombia
- Los Katíos National Park: national park in Colombia
- Nevado del Huila: second highest mountain in Colombia
Every Colombia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bahia Honda?
It is a body of water in Colombia. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Colombia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Bahia Honda?
December to February and June to August. In June there are 12 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 17.
How do you get to Bahia Honda?
The nearest main airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), 300 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Colombia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Colombia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bahía Hondita, Bahia Portete, Bahía Portete – Kaurrele National Natural Park. The rest is in the Colombia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature277 places for nature in Colombia, from Nevado del Ruiz to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February and June to August. Each with its own season by al
- ColombiaBefore travelling to Colombia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable to 180 per year.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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