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Voykit pocket guide · Colombia
Sapzurro
Spend 1‑2 days in Sapzurro: walk the village, snorkel the reef, hike to Capurganá (1.5 h) and relax on Playa Blanca.
Sapzurro is a tiny coastal village on Colombia's Pacific coast with no roads. Most activities are within walking distance; a day‑trip to Capurganá adds a short mountain hike. With limited accommodation and no ATMs, a short stay (1‑2 nights) is practical.
- Country
- Colombia
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry, calm seas)
- Avoid
- May–Nov (rain, rough sea)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- COP
- Money
- Currency is the Colombian peso (COP, $). Cards work in hotels, malls and many restaurants; cash is needed for small shops, markets and rural areas.
- Daily spend
- Budget COP 30,000–50,000 excl. bed · Mid COP 60,000–90,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Claro (best coverage), Movistar and Tigo SIMs in malls and at airports; passport required and IMEI registration may apply for longer stays — check.
- Emergency
- Police/ambulance/fire 123
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110–120 V · 60 Hz · US-style plugs.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% propina voluntaria offered on the bill.; Guides: COP 20,000–50,000 per person per day.; Taxis: Round up.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled on the coast and in rural areas.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin in most places; bring tissues for bus stations.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fried red snapper with coconut rice | COP 15,000–25,000 |
| Snorkel gear rental (Mystic Roots) | COP 10,000–20,000 |
| Boat launch to Capurganá | COP 10,000 |
| Launch Turbo → Capurganá | COP 55,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TDA · Turbo Airport
- Serves Turbo; about 2 h boat to Sapzurro
Typical fares
- Launch Sapzurro → Capurganá
- about COP 10,000, departs 12:00 (check)about COP 10,000, departs 12:00 PM (check)
- Launch Turbo → Capurganá
- about COP 55,000, 2.5 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
No roads; walk (village <10 min) or boat for nearby towns. Hike to Capurganá takes ~1.5 h over the mountain.
See and do
Known for
- Snorkeling reefs
- Capurganá hike
- Playa Blanca
- Diana Waterfall
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Capurganá hike | Walk over mountain, about 1.5 h each way | ≈3 h round‑trip |
| Playa Blanca | Walk along coast, ~30 min | ≈1 h total |
| Diana Waterfall | Trail from village, about 30 min | ≈1 h |
| Cabo Tiburón (Shark Cape) | Coastal walk, ~30 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Paraiso Sapzurro
- Cabanas, hammocks, showers; check‑in 14:00, check‑out 13:00Cabanas, hammocks, showers; check‑in 2:00 PM, check‑out 1:00 PM
- Hotel Doña Triny
- Cabanas, rooms, bar; check‑in 14:00, check‑out 13:00Cabanas, rooms, bar; check‑in 2:00 PM, check‑out 1:00 PM
- Mystic Roots
- Sea‑front suites, private beach; price COP 20,000‑50,000; check‑in 13:00, check‑out 10:00Sea‑front suites, private beach; price COP 20,000‑50,000; check‑in 1:00 PM, check‑out 10:00 AM
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Holaoˈla |
| How much? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwesta |
| I need water | Necesito aguaneθeˈsito ˈaɣwa |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, cheek kiss between women and mixed pairs; avoid: Launching into requests without a greeting
- Politeness: 'Con gusto', 'a la orden'; avoid: Blunt commands
- Topics: Coffee, football, food; avoid: Escobar jokes, drug talk
- Showing valuables: Keep phones away; avoid: 'Dar papaya'
Scams and watch-outs
- No ATMs or card acceptance; bring cash (COP or USD).
- Sea can be rough Dec–Feb; sit at boat back.
- Tap water untreated – drink bottled or filtered.
Generally safe; past smuggling and FARC activity has receded. Stay alert at night, keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sapzurro yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Snorkeling reefs
- Capurganá hike
- Playa Blanca
- Diana Waterfall
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Sapzurro, revision 5297199 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5297199
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Sapzurro
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police/ambulance/fire123
US consulate in Bogotá; Colombian embassy in Washington, D.C.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/sapzurro). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.