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San Cipriano

3.83330 , -76.89306

Colombia

San Cipriano is a small village and a large reserve located near the Cali–Buenaventura road in the lowlands of the Choco at around 200 m. It is a magical place with beautiful lowland rainforest, crystal clear rivers and streams and a well-maintained system of trails. The regional reserve was set up to ensure the drinking water supply for the city of Buenaventura. San Cipriano is one of the most accessible sites to look for some of the most sought-after species of the Choco bioregion. More than 400 bird species have been recorded, top species include Sapayoa, Baudo Guan, Five-colored Barbet and Black-tipped Cotinga among many others. 

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 3.8333/-76.8931 (2020-11-24 21:42:05 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "San Cipriano" (2020-11-24 21:42:05 )

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 17:41:12
San Cipriano is a small village and a large reserve located near the Cali–Buenaventura road in the lowlands of the Choco at around 200 m. It is a magical place with beautiful lowland rainforest, crystal clear rivers and streams and a well-maintained system of trails. The regional reserve was set up to ensure the drinking water supply for the city of Buenaventura. San Cipriano is one of the most accessible sites to look for some of the most sought-after species of the Choco bioregion. More than 400 bird species have been recorded, top species include Sapayoa, Baudo Guan, Five-colored Barbet and Black-tipped Cotinga among many others. 
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 17:29:40
San Cipriano is a small village with a and large reserve located near the Cali–Buenaventura road in the lowlands of the Choco at around 200 m. It is a magical place with beautiful lowland rainforest, crystal clear rivers and streams and a well-maintained system of trails. The regional reserve was set up to ensure the drinking water supply for the city of Buenaventura. San Cipriano is one of the most accessible sites to look for some of the most sought-after species of the Choco bioregion. More than 400 bird species have been recorded, top species include Sapayoa, Baudo Guan, Five-colored Barbet and Black-tipped Cotinga among many others. 
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 16:05:23
San Cipriano is a small village with a large reserve located near the Cali–Buenaventura road in the lowlands of the Choco at around 200 m. It is a magical place with beautiful lowland rainforest, crystal clear rivers and streams and a well-maintained system of trails. The regional reserve was set up to ensure the drinking water supply for the city of Buenaventura. San Cipriano offers rather easy access Cipriano is one of the most accessible sites to look for some of the most sought-after species of the Choco bioregion, including for instance bioregion. More than 400 bird species have been recorded, top species include Sapayoa, Baudo Guan, Five-colored Barbet or and Black-tipped Cotinga.Cotinga among many others. 
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 15:58:27
San Cipriano is a small village with a large reserve located near the Cali–Buenaventura road in the lowlands of the Choco at around 200 m. It is a magical place with beautiful lowland rainforest, crystal clear rivers and streams and a well-maintained system of trails. San Cipriano offers rather easy access to some of the most sought-after species of the Choco bioregion, including for instance Sapayoa, Baudo Guan, Five-colored Barbet or Black-tipped Cotinga.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Berlepsch's Tinamou (Crypturellus berlepschi)
Choco Tinamou (Crypturellus kerriae)
Baudo Guan (Penelope ortoni)
Rufous-fronted Wood-Quail (Odontophorus erythrops)
Dusky Pigeon (Patagioenas goodsoni)
Olive-backed Quail-Dove (Leptotrygon veraguensis)
Pallid Dove (Leptotila pallida)
Choco Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus rosenbergi)
White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui)
Tooth-billed Hummingbird (Androdon aequatorialis)
Purple-chested Hummingbird (Polyerata rosenbergi)
Uniform Crake (Amaurolimnas concolor)
Plumbeous Hawk (Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea)
Semiplumbeous Hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbeus)
Choco Screech-Owl (Megascops centralis)
Blue-tailed Trogon (Trogon comptus)
Black-breasted Puffbird (Notharchus pectoralis)
Lanceolated Monklet (Micromonacha lanceolata)
Five-colored Barbet (Capito quinticolor)
Choco Toucan (Ramphastos brevis)
Choco Woodpecker (Dryobates chocoensis)
Rose-faced Parrot (Pyrilia pulchra)
Saffron-headed Parrot (Pyrilia pyrilia)
Sapayoa (Sapayoa aenigma)
Spot-crowned Antvireo (Dysithamnus puncticeps)
Moustached Antwren (Myrmotherula ignota)
Pacific Antwren (Myrmotherula pacifica)
Stub-tailed Antbird (Sipia berlepschi)
Zeledon's Antbird (Hafferia zeledoni)
Spotted Antbird (Hylophylax naevioides)
Ocellated Antbird (Phaenostictus mcleannani)
Thicket Antpitta (Myrmothera dives)
Black-headed Antthrush (Formicarius nigricapillus)
Choco Manakin (Cryptopipo litae)
Black-tipped Cotinga (Carpodectes hopkei)
Pacific Flatbill (Rhynchocyclus pacificus)
Slate-throated Gnatcatcher (Polioptila schistaceigula)
Stripe-throated Wren (Cantorchilus leucopogon)
Gray-and-gold Tanager (Poecilostreptus palmeri)
Blue-whiskered Tanager (Tangara johannae)
Scarlet-browed Tanager (Heterospingus xanthopygius)
Scarlet-and-white Tanager (Chrysothlypis salmoni)

Scarlet-and-white Tanager (Chrysothlypis salmoni) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 15:07:40)

Scarlet-browed Tanager (Heterospingus xanthopygius) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 15:07:21)

Blue-whiskered Tanager (Tangara johannae) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 15:06:35)

Gray-and-gold Tanager (Poecilostreptus palmeri) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 15:05:39)

Stripe-throated Wren (Cantorchilus leucopogon) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 15:03:51)

Slate-throated Gnatcatcher (Polioptila schistaceigula) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 15:03:21)

Pacific Flatbill (Rhynchocyclus pacificus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:56:44)

Black-tipped Cotinga (Carpodectes hopkei) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:55:18)

Choco Manakin (Cryptopipo litae) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:53:53)

Black-headed Antthrush (Formicarius nigricapillus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:52:30)

Thicket Antpitta (Myrmothera dives) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:51:48)

Ocellated Antbird (Phaenostictus mcleannani) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:51:17)

Spotted Antbird (Hylophylax naevioides) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:50:52)

Zeledon's Antbird (Hafferia zeledoni) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:50:34)

Stub-tailed Antbird (Sipia berlepschi) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:50:18)

Moustached Antwren (Myrmotherula ignota) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:49:47)

Pacific Antwren (Myrmotherula pacifica) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:49:25)

Spot-crowned Antvireo (Dysithamnus puncticeps) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:48:11)

Sapayoa (Sapayoa aenigma) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:47:21)

Saffron-headed Parrot (Pyrilia pyrilia) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:46:52)

Rose-faced Parrot (Pyrilia pulchra) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:46:32)

Choco Woodpecker (Dryobates chocoensis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:46:01)

Choco Toucan (Ramphastos brevis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:45:21)

Five-colored Barbet (Capito quinticolor) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:44:44)

Lanceolated Monklet (Micromonacha lanceolata) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:43:55)

Black-breasted Puffbird (Notharchus pectoralis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:43:26)

Blue-tailed Trogon (Trogon comptus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:42:12)

Choco Screech-Owl (Megascops centralis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:41:44)

Semiplumbeous Hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbeus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:41:14)

Plumbeous Hawk (Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:40:56)

Uniform Crake (Amaurolimnas concolor) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:39:29)

Purple-chested Hummingbird (Polyerata rosenbergi) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:38:25)

Tooth-billed Hummingbird (Androdon aequatorialis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:37:44)

White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:36:07)

Choco Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus rosenbergi) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:35:10)

Pallid Dove (Leptotila pallida) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:34:53)

Olive-backed Quail-Dove (Leptotrygon veraguensis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:34:24)

Dusky Pigeon (Patagioenas goodsoni) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:33:51)

Rufous-fronted Wood-Quail (Odontophorus erythrops) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:32:59)

Baudo Guan (Penelope ortoni) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:32:09)

Choco Tinamou (Crypturellus kerriae) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:31:35)

Berlepsch's Tinamou (Crypturellus berlepschi) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-10-07 14:29:59)

  • Timing and strategy

San Cipriano can be visited all year round. The climate changes little during the year, the average temperature is 25°C and rain is very frequent. The driest months are January to March.

As almost everywhere, bird activity is highest early morning, but exciting species can be spotted throughout the day, especially when it is overcast or after rainfalls.

Birding is done on foot along the various well-maintained trails in the reserve. Some trails may be muddy, so be sure to bring your rubber boots (which also provide some protection against poisonous snakes).

Since many of the local specialties are very secretive, it is recommended to spend at least 2 nights (3 days) in the area, preferably more. A good local guide who has a trained ear and eye and who knows where to find the scarcer species is essential.

San Cipriano is popular with day tourists from Cali or Buenaventura, because the river and natural pools in the forest offer excellent swimming opportunities. It is best to avoid weekends and public holidays.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 16:29
San Cipriano can be visited all year round. The climate changes little during the year, the average temperature is 25°C and rain is very frequent. The driest months are January to March. As almost everywhere, bird activity is highest early morning, but exciting species can be spotted throughout the day, especially when it is overcast or after rainfalls. Birding is done on foot along the various well-maintained trails in the reserve. reserve. Some trails may be muddy, so be sure to bring your rubber boots (which also provide some protection against poisonous snakes). Since many of the local specialties are very secretive, it is recommended to spend at least 2 nights (3 days) in the area, preferably more. A good local guide who has a trained ear and eye and who knows where to find the scarcer species is essential. essential. San Cipriano is popular with day tourists from Cali or Buenaventura, because the river and natural pools in the forest offer excellent swimming opportunities. It is best to avoid weekends and public holidays.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 15:59
San Cipriano can be visited all year round. The climate changes little during the year, the average temperature is 25°C and rain is very frequent. The driest months are January to March. As almost everywhere, bird activity is highest early morning, but exciting species can be spotted throughout the day, especially when it is overcast or after rainfalls. Birding is done on foot along the various well-maintained trails in the reserve. reserve. Since many of the local specialties are very secretive, it is recommended to spend at least 2 nights (3 days) in the area, preferably more. A good local guide who has a trained ear and eye and who knows where to find the scarcer species is essential.essential. San Cipriano is popular with day tourists from Cali or Buenaventura, because the river and natural pools in the forest offer excellent swimming opportunities. It is best to avoid weekends and public holidays.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 15:22
San Cipriano can be visited all year round. The climate changes little during the year, the average temperature is 25°C and rain is very frequent. The driest months are January to March. As almost everywhere, bird activity is highest early morning, but exciting species can be spotted throughout the day, especially when it is overcast or after rainfalls. Birding is done on foot along the various well-maintained trails in the reserve. Since many of the local specialties are very secretive, it is recommended to spend at least 2 nights (3 days) in the area, preferably more. A good local guide who has a trained ear and eye and who knows where to find the scarcer species is essential.
  • How to get there

San Cipriano is not connected to the road network. The only way to get there is by the (in)famous "brujitas" (little witches). They are basically wooden platforms with seats travelling along the disused railway tracks, powered by a motorbike. It is a thrilling and reasonably safe way to travel. The round trip costs around COP 18.000. You can take the brujitas from two locations along the Cali–Buenaventura road, either in Zaragosa or in Cordoba (see map). Both places have bus stops and parkings for private cars. The parking in Cordoba is next to the brujita station, while in Zaragosa you first have to cross the river on foot over a suspension bridge. Once you reach San Cipriano, the only way to move around is on foot.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 15:46
San Cipriano is not connected to the road network. The only way to get there is by the (in)famous "brujitas" (little witches). They are basically wooden platforms with seats travelling along the disused railway tracks, powered by a motorbike. It is a thrilling and reasonably safe way to travel. The round trip costs around COP 18.000. You can take the brujitas from two locations along the Cali–Buenaventura road, either in Zaragosa or in Cordoba (see map). Both places have bus stops and parkings for private cars. The parking in Cordoba is next to the brujita station, while in Zaragosa you first have to cross the river on foot over a suspension bridge. Once you reach San Cipriano, the only way to move around is on foot.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 15:37
San Cipriano is not connected to the road network. The only way to get there is by the (in)famous "brujitas" (little witches). They are basically wooden platforms with seats travelling along the disused railway tracks, powered by a motorbike. It is a thrilling and reasonably safe way to travel. You can take the brujitas from two locations along the Cali–Buenaventura road, either in Zaragosa or in Cordoba (see map). Both places have bus stops and parkings for private cars. The parking in Cordoba is next to the brujita station, while in Zaragosa you first have to cross the river on foot over a suspension bridge. Once you reach San Cipriano, the only way to move around is on foot.

To enter the reserve, you need to pay a small entrance fee (COP 5.000) at the gate, which is located in the middle of the village (cannot be overlooked). You can move around the reserve without restrictions, but stay on the paths.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 15:45
To enter the reserve, you need to pay a small entrance fee (COP 5.000) at the gate, which is located in the middle of the village (cannot be overlooked). You can move around the reserve without restrictions, but stay on the paths.
  • Other attractions

The reserve offers great opportunities for swimming or tubing on the crystal clear rivers or in natural pools ("charcos") in the forest and some beautiful waterfalls to visit. The biodiversity in the area is overwhelming. Lovers of butterflies, dragonflies, frogs or botanists will not get bored.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 16:10
The reserve offers great opportunities for swimming or tubing on the crystal clear rivers or in natural pools ("charcos") in the forest and some beautiful waterfalls to visit. The biodiversity in the area is overwhelming. Lovers of butterflies, dragonflies, frogs or botanists will not get bored.

San Cipriano is popular with tourists and therefore offers a good, albeit mostly simple, infrastructure. A variety of restaurants and basic accommodation (hotels and guesthouses) is available.

A more comfortable and slightly more expensive option is the Hotel run by the Fundación San Cipriano. They have very nice rooms for couples or small groups and also offer catering. The large property also has a campsite. The Foundation has an interesting program of scientific tourism and they are currently building a butterfly and an orquid farm. For reservations and more info contact Shany Hernández (+573114953734).

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-11-16 14:28
San Cipriano is popular with tourists and therefore offers a good, albeit mostly simple, infrastructure. A variety of restaurants and basic acommodation accommodation (hotels and guesthouses) is available. A more comfortable and slightly more expensive option is the Hotel run by the Fundación San Cipriano. They have very nice rooms for couples or small groups and also offer catering. The large property also has a campsite. The Foundation has an interesting program of scientific tourism and they are currently building a butterfly and an orquid farm. For reservations and more info contact Shany Hernández (+573114953734).
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 21:11
San Cipriano is popular with tourists and therefore offers a good, albeit mostly simple, infrastructure. A variety of restaurants and basic acommodation (hotels and guesthouses) is available. Rooms cost mostly less than COP 100.000. available. A more comfortable and slightly more expensive option is the Hotel Bonito run by the Fundación San Cipriano. They have very nice rooms for couples or small groups and also offer catering. The large property also has a campsite. The Foundation has an interesting program of scientific tourism and they are currently building a butterfly and an orquid farm. For reservations and more info contact Shany Hernández (+573114953734).
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 18:08
San Cipriano is popular with tourists and therefore offers a good, albeit mostly simple, infrastructure. A variety of restaurants and basic acommodation (hotels and guesthouses) is available. Rooms cost mostly less than COP 100.000. A more comfortable and slightly more expensive option is the Hotel Bonito run by the Fundación San Cipriano. They have very nice rooms for couples or small groups, a restaurant groups and also offer catering. The large property also has a campsite. The Foundation has an interesting program of scientific tourism and they are currently building a butterfly and an orquid farm. For reservations and more info contact Shany Hernández (+573114953734).
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 17:40
San Cipriano is popular with tourists and therefore offers a good, albeit mostly simple, infrastructure. A variety of restaurants and basic acommodation (hotels and guesthouses) is available. Rooms cost mostly less than COP 100.000. 000. A more comfortable and slightly more expensive option is to stay at the Hotel Bonito run by the Fundación San Cipriano.Cipriano. They have very nice rooms for couples or small groups, a restaurant and also offer catering. The large property also has a campsite. The Foundation has an interesting program of scientific tourism and they are currently building a butterfly and an orquid farm. For reservations and more info contact Shany Hernández (+573114953734).
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 17:02
San Cipriano is popular with tourists and therefore offers a good, albeit mostly simple, infrastructure. A variety of restaurants and basic acommodation (hotels and guesthouses) is available. Rooms cost mostly less than COP 100.000. A more comfortable and slightly more expensive option is to stay at the Fundación San Cipriano.

San Cipriano is very safe, especially if you move around with a local guide. Never leave the paths if you are on you own, since you may get lost.

Mosquitoes and horse-flies may sometimes be annoying. If walking around at dusk or at night, be aware of pit vipers and other poisonous snakes that like to rest on the trails. For the same reason it's safer to walk around in rubber boots.

Since San Cipriano is very popular with noisy day visitors, it is recommended to avoid weekends and public holidays.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 21:12
San Cipriano is very safe, especially if you move around with a local guide. Never leave the paths if you are on you own, since you may get lost. Mosquitoes and horse-flies may sometimes be annoying. If walking around at dusk or at night, be aware of pit vipers and other poisonous snakes that like to rest on the trails. For the same reason it's safer to walk around in rubber boots. Since San Cipriano is very popular with noisy day visitors, it is recommended to avoid weekends and public holidays.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-10-07 16:27
San Cipriano is very safe, especially if you move around with a local guide. Never leave the paths if you are on you own, since you may get lost. Mosquitoes and horse-flies may sometimes be annoying. If walking around at dusk or at night, be aware of pit vipers and other poisonous snakes that like to rest on the trails. For the same reason it's safer to walk around in rubber boots. Since San Cipriano is very popular with day visitors, it is recommended to avoid weekends and public holidays.
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