Humpback Whales Draw Thousands of Visitors to a Small Port on Colombia’s Pacific Coast by Ivan Valencia

Every summer, thousands of tourists descend on the Colombian town of Bahia Solano to experience the thrill of watching humpback whales as they migrate from the frigid waters of the southern Pacific to Colombia’s warm waters. The town lies on a remote stretch of coast covered by dense rainforests that are home to monkeys, toucans and colourful poison dart frogs. But the main attraction is the humpback whales that migrate to the area from July to October each year. Bahia Solano, which is built along a U-shaped bay, has become one of the most famous spots in Colombia to sight humpback whales. Every summer, the town of 10,000 residents is visited by thousands of visitors who board small fishing boats to get close to the gentle giants.