Los Colorados Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Flora and fauna sanctuary in San Juan Nepomuceno, Colombia

Los Colorados is a 10 km² fauna and flora sanctuary in the Montes de María foothills, in San Juan Nepomuceno, Bolívar. Its eight named summits (El Escondido, La Leonera, La Plantada, El Yugal, Bongo, Un Solo Horcón, La Gervedera and Tamarindo) rise between 180 and 430 m and are covered by tropical dry forest, transition to humid forest and gallery forest.

The area received official protection in 1977 to preserve the threatened forest and its wildlife. It was named after the red howler monkeys whose calls echo through the wooded slopes.

The name Loma de Los Colorados comes from the red howler monkeys (Alouatta seniculus) that live in the forest. Stone axes, tools and petroglyphs found in the reserve are traces of the Malibú, an indigenous group present at the time of the Spanish conquest. The streams La Chanas and El Escondido rise here and supply water to nearby residents.

Bring sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and sun protection since trails wind through forest areas and exposed sections. You must register at the main office in San Juan Nepomuceno before entering the sanctuary.

The reserve's eight named summits include El Escondido, La Leonera, La Plantada, El Yugal, Bongo, Un Solo Horcón, La Gervedera and Tamarindo. Stone petroglyphs, axes and tools found here are traces of the Malibú people, an indigenous group living in the area at the time of the Spanish conquest.