Pacific/Chocó natural region
< Pacific
| Pacific/Chocó region | |
|---|---|
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Neotropic |
| Biome | Marine, Rainforest |
| Geography | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Oceans or seas | Pacific Ocean |
| Rivers | Atrato, San Juan, Patía |
| Climate type | Tropical |
| Conservation | |
| Global 200 | Chocó Biogeographic |
The Pacific/Chocó region is one of the five major natural regions of Colombia. Ecologically, this region belongs entirely to the Chocó Biogeographic Region and is considered a biodiversity hotspot. It also has areas with the highest rainfall in the world, with areas near Quibdo, Chocó reaching up to 13,000 mm (510 in) annually.