A 170-hectare nature reserve running alongside the Río Mecana made up of mangroves, virgin tropical forest and a botanical garden of native plants and trees. It's staff include members of the local Emberá indigenous tribe who can take you on fantastic treks (COP$15,000 to COP$50,000 per visitor) through the property. They can also take you on boat rides up the river into their traditional lands and organize whale-watching excursions. There is great bird-watching right by the lodge.
If you want to stick around a while, there are simple but functional rooms available in the main lodge. They are not particularly spacious but there is a lovely wide deck and you didn't come all this way to be cooped up inside! There are also a couple of more secluded private cabañas surrounded by nature further along the beach. Accommodation prices include meals and transport to/from Bahía Solano.
It is possible to walk here from Bahía Solano but you must leave at or before low tide (mareada baja ). It's an hour's walk each way. Alternatively call for a boat to pick you up (COP$60,000 per boat for up to 8 passengers).
