Sapzurro is located in an idyllic bay surrounded by forested hills. The path to Capurganá is the best option to observe fauna, particularly in the sector between Sapzurro and “El mirador”. It is possible to see four species of trogons and three species of toucans along the trail and several species of hummingbirds such as the Klais guimeti. Around Sapzurro it is relatively easy to see or hear the Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata) or to find a group of curious Titis monkeys (Saguinus geoffroyi) on the way to La Miel. With luck, walking through the forest you can find a herd of Coatis or Cusumbos (Nasua narica) or have an encounter with a Mountain Dog (Eira barbara).

The migration of birds in Sapzurro is spectacular and between September and October, thousands of swallows and tyranids can be observed moving south, early in the morning or in the evening. Around the same time, hundreds of migratory warblers, fly traps and tanagers can be seen from the stairs leading to the border. In mid-October and late November, the border post on the way to “La Miel” is an excellent place to observe migratory raptors.

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