Your Journey to Paradise

Your Journey to Paradise

All roads (and boats) lead to Sapzurro

Sapzurro is accessible only by boat, making it a true hidden paradise. The journey is part of the adventure! We can help coordinate your transportation from any starting point.

Routes to Sapzurro

From Medellín (via Apartadó)

~5-6 hours total (by air)
1

Flight to Apartadó (45 min) or bus (8h)

2

Shared van to Turbo (1.5h) or Necoclí (2.5h)

3

Speedboat to Sapzurro (1.5-2h)

From Medellín → Capurganá direct (Clic Air)

~1.5 hours total
1

Direct flight Medellín (Olaya Herrera) → Capurganá, Las Brujas (50-55 min) with Clic Air

2

Boat Capurganá → Sapzurro (15 min)

Note: 🆕 Since Nov. 2025: the most direct route. Book at clic-air.com or authorized agencies. Departs from Olaya Herrera — no trip to Rionegro needed.

From Medellín (via Acandí)

~2.5 hours total
1

Flight to Acandí airport (1h) with Satena, SEARCA* or Moon Flights

2

Taxi/moto to Capurganá dock (15 min)

3

Boat Capurganá → Sapzurro (15 min)

Note: Most frequent route. *SEARCA operates the aircraft but tickets are sold by Nautilos or San Germán Express (not directly by SEARCA). Always confirm flight 24h ahead.

From Bogotá

~6-7 hours total
1

Flight to Montería or Apartadó (1.5h)

2

Ground transport to Turbo (1.5-2h) or Necoclí (2-3h)

3

Speedboat to Sapzurro (1.5-2h)

From Cartagena

Variable
1

Bus to Montería (6h) or flight (45 min)

2

Transport to Turbo (2h) or Necoclí (3h)

3

Boat to Sapzurro (1.5-2h)

From Necoclí / Turbo

~1.5–2 hours
1

Head to the Necoclí or Turbo dock

2

el Caribe SAS speedboat: Necoclí → Capurganá → Sapzurro (1.5–2h)

3

Boats depart daily in the morning (~8:00 AM)

Note: Main operator: el Caribe SAS. Route: Necoclí → Capurganá → Sapzurro. Arrive at the dock 30 min early — seats sell out fast in high season.

From San Blas Islands (Panama)

Variable by wind
1

Sail south along the coast

2

Clear immigration at Puerto Obaldía

3

Short sail to Sapzurro

Note: Popular stopover for sailors heading to Cartagena

Essential Travel Tips

•

Boats depart mainly in the morning (6-8 AM)

•

Bring cash: ATM in Capurganá but not always working

•

Pack light: maritime transport has luggage limits

•

Use biodegradable sunscreen to protect our reefs

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La Miel day trip (Panama): just bring your ID — no passport needed

Where is Sapzurro?

Located in the Darién region of Colombia, right at the border with Panama. Sapzurro sits where the jungle meets the Caribbean Sea.

20 min

walk to Panama

10 min

boat to Capurganá

1.5 hrs

boat from Necoclí

Need Help Planning Your Trip?

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