 Buenaventura : Profile
This port is located at about the midway point in Colombia's Pacific coast. It has the reputaion of being one of the most violent cities in the country.
Although this is a Port of Entry, it is not the best place for yachts, except in an emergency.
Port Captain
Commander Juan Carlos Roa-Cubaque
Tel:311 531 0034 / 3124857291
jefcp01@dimar.mil.co
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