Its name is Reserva Forestal Protectora de los Ríos Escarlete y San Cipriano (Protected Forest Reserve of the Escarlete and San Cipriano Rivers). This magical place is located in Valle del Cauca, in the jungle zone of the Colombian Pacific. This reserve is one of the wettest areas of Colombia, has a variety of water sources, lakes and transparent rivers that decorate the landscape and make it look like an earthly paradise.
HOW TO GET TO THE SAN CIPRIANO NATURAL RESERVE?
San Cipriano Natural Reserve is located in Valle del Cauca, in Cali. To get to the San Cipriano Reserve you must first get to Cali, this beautiful place is two hours from there, then you must take a vehicle, can be private or public transport to Cordoba.
In Cordoba you will find a very peculiar means of transport known as “La Brujita”, it is a wooden base with well laid ball bearings that move along the rails of the train, this service will take you directly to San Cipriano. Upon arrival at the Reserve, visitors must register at the Reserve’s Visitors Centre.
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE IN SAN CIPRIANO NATURAL RESERVE
San Cipriano Natural Reserve is located in a subtropical jungle zone in the Colombian Pacific region, for this reason, it has an average temperature of 23°C, it is advisable to wear warm weather clothes, do not forget your bathing suit. Remember to use sunscreen and insect repellent. Use comfortable shoes for the walk.
ATTRACTIONS IN THE SAN CIPRIANO NATURAL RESERVE
San Cipriano Natural Reserve is a paradise placed on earth for the enjoyment of mortals, this beautiful place is full of trails through which visitors can travel the Reserve marveling with all the landscapes you will find there.
The Reserve is the second wettest area on the planet, meaning that tourists will have at their fingertips a variety of rivers, lakes and waterfalls where they can take a refreshing bath and, in addition, snorkel and be surprised with all the fish and aquatic species that live in the waters that shelter the San Cipriano Natural Reserve.
In total, there are 6 lakes that are also called puddles or wells, to reach the farthest is enough with a walk of 45 minutes, it is recommended to visit Lake Tortugas in which you can swim with float for a small sum of money, for its part, Lake Platina is the best option if the tourist wants to dive.
In the place you will find two waterfalls, La Ventiladora and Sendero del Amor, are connected by paths separated by 30 minutes of walk, to arrive until La Ventiladora is a really fascinating experience, because this one has a fall of 40 meters.
To visit the San Cipriano Natural Reserve is to connect with nature and oneself, it is a renewal for the visitor, besides oxygenating the body with pure air, it will oxygenate the soul with the landscapes and tranquility that this place has.
LODGING AND CAMPING AREAS IN SAN CIPRIANO NATURAL RESERVE?
In the vicinity of the San Cipriano Natural Reserve the tourist can stay in about 50 hotels that are available, in addition, you can spend a night under the beautiful Colombian Pacific sky because you can find camping areas.
COSTS
The entrance to the San Cipriano Natural Reserve has a cost of $2,000 (2019), this money is an ecological bonus to help maintain the park.
