The high pluviosity of the State of Chocó (the highest of the world), makes it hard for agriculture, and even after this fact, it is done by harvesting plantain, corn, rice, cocoa and coconut.

Cattle raising is also important,  but the mining of Gold, Platinum, Silver, limestone, molybdenum and copper is the Nation's principal source of income.

The State of Chocó has a high potential for fluvial and maritime fishing, but it hasn't been technically exploited. It is also, a very adequate and perfect place for the practice of ecotourism.