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KUKA Eco Hotel Nuqui, El Choco, Colombia   About Nuqui About Kuka Eco Hotel Accommodations Experiences

ABOUT KUKA Eco Hotel - In their own words:
We welcome you to one of the best kept secrets of the Colombian Pacific Coast: NUQUÍ. Here you can enjoy endless beaches, virgin rainforest, waterfalls, hot springs and one of the most diverse flora and fauna in the world. If you are looking for an exclusive place in paradise to get out of your routine and immerse yourself in nature, LA KUKA is the ideal place.

With a design inspired by the jungle and the sea, LA KUKA offers an eco-sustainable refuge that is in harmony with the natural paradise that surrounds it. Our spacious and unique rooms offer privacy, comfort and total tranquility to our guests. Our energy is powered 100% by solar panels. Each room or cabin has a private bathroom and is equipped with mosquito nets, towels, hammocks, flower arrangements and a terrace with ocean views. The accommodation includes three meals prepared by native cooks, a welcome cocktail, juices and coffee, common spaces with hammocks and a guided tour through the jungle and the native community. The house is in front of the beach and is suitable for the whole family, with a moderate swell free of dangerous currents or rocks.

More than a hotel:

• Spectacular location between jungle and beach bordering a stream of crystalline fresh water with waterfall.

• Wide beaches in front of the hotel without rocks, without strong currents, without sudden deep drops, suitable for children and the elderly. Warm water !!!

• Design inspired by the jungle and the sea

• 45min by boat from Nuquí to the south, bordering the Pacific coast

• Large common spaces with comfortable furniture and hammocks

• Native cuisine with seafood menu and vegetarian alternative on request

• Selection of games and books in various languages

• Spacious rooms with private bathroom, balcony with hammocks and ocean views

• Activities: Whale watching, hiking, kayaking, artisanal fishing, indigenous communities, Ensenada de Utría natural national park, mangrove walks, night walks, plankton sighting at night, etc.

• Local integration: various courses for the native community

GASTRONOMY - A good kitchen is the foundation of happiness! From the time of the conquest there was also the implementation of culinary traditions. A large quantity and variety of Spanish and Arab food products began to arrive, such as starch, almond, brown sugar, oil, rice, capers, olives, saffron, garlic, basil, pennyroyal, anise, sesame, cloves, cinnamon, chickpeas, lentils, honey. To the fusion of Spanish and indigenous cuisine is added the contribution of the black ethnic group from Africa, which incorporated culinary proposals and improved the regional cuisine. It is due to them that slices of ripe, roasted banana, banana in soups and sancochos, aguapanela and dulce de macho are served on the table, among others. The Chocó is one of the richest regions in sea and river fish due to its abundant river resources. The coasts of this department, with the most beautiful coves and bays in Colombia, make possible the abundance of fish and seafood dishes that constitute the nutritional base of the population and are often accompanied by yam, yucca, cooked or fried banana and cheese. coastal. Similarly, breadfruit is frequently used in kitchens, with flour extracted from its seeds, they prepare egg arepas, fritters and jelly. The locals make the biche or cane alcohol distilled in a traditional way, to which aphrodisiac as well as medicinal effects are attributed, in such a way it has been used for years to cure various diseases, ranging from parasite control to snake bites. Among the dishes are famous atollado rice, “arrecho” rice, coconut rice, cold cuts in tamale, piangua, churuleja, fried fish, horse mackerel stew, fish empanadas, various ceviches and zaino stew (bush pig). The desserts of rice with coconut milk, the masitas and the coconut panelitas with or without passion fruit.

SUSTAINABILITY - Let us always ensure that our actions leave a green mark on our path!

ARCHITECTURE
We try to reduce, in every way, the impact on the environment. Therefore, the design of the buildings that make up our hotel are characterized by high ceilings and few walls to create a cool environment without resorting to fans or air conditioners, but guaranteeing protection from the rain and wind.

RENEWABLE ENERGY
Likewise, our refrigerators, electrical connections and all lighting are powered by solar energy, causing zero emissions or noise pollution. It is clear that, when using these renewable sources, we have to minimize our energy demands, so we do not allow the use of utensils such as hair dryers and high-power electrical devices. However, there is no problem when charging your mobile phones, cameras or laptops.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT
We have several septic tanks with filtration systems, thus reducing odors and contamination. Therefore, we recommend our guests not to throw papers or sanitary towels into the toilet and to use the bins.

RECYCLING
Regarding waste, we make a meticulous selection of all the waste we generate, thus separating plastic, cans, glass, paper, cardboard and organic. We compost the latter together with paper and cardboard; With the glass we create coral reefs in the rocks in front of our beach and the rest of the waste we return to Nuquí.