The People of Coqui | Colombia Nomad Stories | World Nomads

Find out more about a strong community on the edge of the world, with this film by World Nomads’ Brian Rapsey. Descended from African slaves, who escaped from gold mines around 150 years ago, the people of Coqui, on the remote Pacific coast of Colombia, live on the very fringes of the global economy. Bartering mostly with fish, bananas and other produce, they have little communication or interaction with the outside world, and yet they take visitors in without pretension, and as if they were family.
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[@AdventureElliot]

This is an incredible short film

[@josephharlem6192]

my goal in life is to take annual vacations to beautiful black communities like this anywhere and immerse in the culture for a month..invest in the community...i would definetely wear gum boots tho lol in the mangroves

[@nikkislp4you]

Joseph Harlem That would be really wonderful

[@pablotzuarbenisrael9916]

Beautiful a black community on the private Islands, every black person should do this.

[@brapsey]

Hey Paul, This community is living on the Colombian pacific coast (not Islands) - they are descended from escaped slaves from the Spanish Colonial era - what is great for them is that they retain chain of title to their land so they can't be kicked out or have their land appropriated... which is happening in other parts of the coast line by oil/mining interests. They want to have a reputation for good sustainable eco tourism to help fend off these interests

[@alexbaum2204]

@@brapsey have you been? This is really fascinating. I am on the cusp of enabling myself to travel frequently to Colombia and the Chocó has always had a mystique that tugs at me. I would really love to check this place out. I love that they are striving to live in harmony. Crucial in this time.

[@ElNegringoKreyolito]

I feel like way more people should live like this. Que bonita es la tierra y la comunidad ❤

[@brapsey]

My dad made this video 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@afag7777]

God job

[@kaspatova]

❤️ heart felt I love afrocolombians I will be there 1 day

[@lemarge2140]

What a beautiful video!!!

[@wolsilita]

How long before the greedy divest them of this land?

[@weareallinthis3668]

deadass

[@nikhilsatpute7551]

Awesome place... By just watching the video, I felt I was there..

[@OneManOneCamera]

That was very enjoyable. Well done Brian Rapsey.

[@brapsey]

Thanks! Check out the film made by Cole the scholarship winner - just down the coast: footprintsnetwork.org/project/146/Youth-Empowerment--Education-in-Colombia.aspx

[@colombianflag717]

muy interesante el video..soy colombiano y estando aqui en estados unidos.extraño aun mas nuestro bello pais

[@antowalk2743]

I will go to the coco region one day soon

[@PAAKWAMEPAA]

Bien yo quiero ver más películas sobre este región

[@donnah5378]

Beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾

[@onecooldude954]

Enjoyed watching this .

[@JorgeHernanArcilaA]

Muy bueno el material, pero escucho discos con derechos de autor supongo que el video no está monetizado, yo todos mis videos estan monetizados y no compensan los gastos con lo que me gasto como youtuber, gracias por compartir.

[@colombianflag717]

que bello pueblo.como extraño colombia

[@killaplays7803]

Que lugar más hermoso. Ese cariño y amor que se siente. Ni hablar de la naturaleza , otro regalo De Dios para Colombia. . Su gente, su tierra

[@randywhitejr.8825]

That's a real father!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@volkertaborda1199]

Uff que lindo coqui como siempre😍

[@TheTrill334]

Que un lugar especial . Me gusta todos personas ayudar uno otro

[@siva.n4948]

very nice video.i love the food..

[@mjlight]

Can't wait to go!

[@tiagofseomundo.7054]

like.
muito bom o vídeo parabéns.

[@theworldisnotenough5185]

Happy people. lovely.

[@chuitoperez8318]

I need a vacation there😍

[@marthamontes6005]

❤️🌎

[@peregrinehawkstriker362]

Beautiful Aboriginals