Mocoa
Colombia · Departamento del PutumayoCO
Municipality and city in Amazonía Region, Colombia
Mocoa is a municipality and capital city of the department of Putumayo in Colombia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 22,035
- Coordinates
- 1.153, -76.652
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Elevation
- 604 m
Overview of Mocoa
Set in Departamento del Putumayo, Colombia, Mocoa is a compact town. About 22,035 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on water sports, sports and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 604 metres.
Things to do in Mocoa
Water Sports in Mocoa
(5)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Wakeboard and Water Skiing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Mocoa.
Sports in Mocoa
(4)Sports lovers get Hiking, Hiking Trails, Snowboard and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Mocoa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Mocoa
(1)Our data lists Off Road Trails as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Mocoa.
Culture in Mocoa
(1)Looking for culture? Mocoa has Mines. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mocoa.
Nature in Mocoa
(1)The nature shortlist for Mocoa: Wildlife. All of it is drawn from Mocoa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Mocoa
(1)The other activities shortlist for Mocoa: Secret. All of it is drawn from Mocoa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Mocoa
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Mocoa is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Departamento del Putumayo and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Bogota.
Similar destinations
Places near Mocoa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mocoa known for?
- Mocoa, in Departamento del Putumayo, Colombia, is best known for water sports, sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 22,035 residents.
- What can you do in Mocoa?
- Recorded activities in Mocoa include Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Wakeboard and Water Skiing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Mocoa?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Mocoa located?
- Mocoa is located in Departamento del Putumayo, Colombia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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