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.
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.
| Route | First Bus | Last Bus | |
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| Buenaventura (Vac) to Medellin (Ant) | 17:00 | 19:00 | BOOK NOW |
| Buenaventura (Vac) to Bogota (D.C) | 19:00 | 19:00 | BOOK NOW |
| Route | First Bus | Last Bus | |
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| Medellin (Ant) to Buenaventura (Vac) | 19:00 | 20:00 | BOOK NOW |
| Bogota (D.C) to Buenaventura (Vac) | 19:30 | 19:30 | BOOK NOW |
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.
Location: Cl. 1 #5A-15, Buenaventura
Hours: unknown
Price: unknown
Restaurant with very good attention that offers delicious varied dishes.
Location: # a 4-112, Cra. 62 #42, Buenaventura
Hours: unknown
Price: unknown
Restaurant that offers good fish and seafood dishes.
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.
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.
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.
| 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. |