Unique Eco-Stays in Colombia: Comfort Close to Nature
Colombia offers unique accommodation options that combine comfort with closeness to nature. In Caldas, El Nido del Cóndor invites your clients to experience a sustainable ecolodge in the heart of the Andes. It offers outdoor activities and services designed for relaxation. In Boyacá, Casa Selvaggio, located near Villa de Leyva, is a hotel surrounded by artisan traditions. It offers cultural and wellness-focused activities that enrich each stay.
El Nido del Cóndor
In the Andean mountains of Villamaría, you’ll find El Nido del Cóndor, an ecolodge built with a strong commitment to preserving the Andean condor, an emblematic species still found in the area. Its name comes from a pair of condors nesting on nearby cliffs, making it a perfect place for birdwatching.
The lodge has five safari-style tents and one larger villa, all designed with sustainable architecture in mind.
Each tent is 72 m², with a king-size bed that can be converted into two twins, a fireplace, and a bathroom overlooking the canyon. The 200 m² villa has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and can host up to eight guests.
Included amenities are Wi-Fi, breakfast, valet parking, and complimentary bicycles.
Guests can join guided hikes on nearby trails and enjoy birdwatching, with regular condor sightings. Sitting at 2,340 metres above sea level, the lodge uses solar power, rainwater collection, and recycled wood. El Nido del Cóndor offers comfort with a strong focus on biodiversity conservation.
Casa Selvaggio
In Ráquira, a town famous for artisan crafts, Casa Selvaggio is just 30 minutes by road from Villa de Leyva.
Facilities include a bar and restaurant. Some rooms have balconies with mountain views, perfect for enjoying the natural Andean landscape.
Guests can join activities such as cooking classes, yoga sessions, walking or cycling tours, themed dinners and happy hours.
These activities suit different interests and travel styles. The hotel’s location near Villa de Leyva offers more cultural and tourist options, while Ráquira provides direct access to traditional ceramic workshops and local crafts.
With great service and a focus on cultural and natural connections, Casa Selvaggio is an excellent choice for travellers looking for comfort and meaningful experiences in Colombia’s Andes.
For more information on glamping experiences in Colombia or any adventures with Colombian Journeys, please contact millie@americas.co.uk
