Colombia

Where to stay in Colombia? Like any other country, Colombia has so many beautiful hotels. For both work and personal trips, I visited Colombia dozens of times and stayed at many different places. When I travel by myself, I always look out for smaller scale hotels with beautiful interiors, a nice atmosphere and setting. In addition, I like to support the locals and love a sustainable approach around a hotel. In this article I will tell you more about my favorite places to stay in Colombia: The best boutique hotels and unique places to stay sorted by city and region in Colombia.

Do you like being surrounded by nature and birds? Then you want to spend the night in Awatawaa Ecolodge in La Guajira, located on the Caribbean Sea, in the heart of the La Guajira desert. An interesting province with three national parks and many indigenous communities. But especially the location of Awatawaa Ecolodge makes your visit unique. From your bungalow you can walk straight into the sea, while you are surrounded by countless pelicans, herons, ibises and crabs that walk on the beach. In this article I will tell you everything you want to know about Awatawaa Ecolodge in La Guajira Colombia.

Have you ever heard about the white city of Colombia? Popayan is called the white city of Colombia, because of its pretty white buildings. It is said to be one of the best preserved colonial cities in America. However, opinions and feelings about Popayan are mixed. But even if you use Popayan only as a starting point for the Puracé national park and the local market in Silvia, it is a nice city where you can spend some great time. In this travel guide you will find the best things to do in Popayan, including tips for tours, restaurants, hotels and the best way to visit the Ciudad Blanca in Colombia.

Your own house on a private island? It is possible on the Islas del Rosario, an archipelago off the coast of Cartagena in Colombia. On Oceanario, one of the Rosario islands, you will find Casa Eden. A large house, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, with only dolphins, sharks, sea turtles and pelicans as your neighbors. In this article I will tell you more about Casa Eden and what to do on this island in Colombia.

Are you near Barranquila in Colombia and looking for an off the beaten track destination? Then set off in the countryside of the province of Atlántico. Here you will find yourself in a completely different Caribbean world, with small villages, fertile valleys and farms. Ankua Eco Hotel is located in a natural environment near the village of Usiacuri, a wonderful place where you can completely relax and immerse yourself in everyday Colombian life. In this article I will tell you more about my stay at Ankua Eco Hotel Usiacuri in Colombia.

Ever heard of La Ciudad Perdida, or the Lost City of the Tayrona? An archaeological site in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Colombia? Hundreds of years ago this place was inhabited by the Tayrona indigenous people. Nowadays it is a unique place in Colombia because it can only be reached by foot through the jungle. Two and a half days to get there, a visit to the city and then the exact same way back. Everything you walk up, you walk down and vice versa. In this article you can read everything you want to know about the Lost City trek and hike in Colombia, including a packing list + many useful tips. 

In the lovely mountain village of Minca you will find countless beautiful places to stay. But are you looking for something unique? Then spend the night at Trekker Glamping. Here you will find 5 luxuriously furnished domes in a natural environment. From your private terrace, you can enjoy amazing views of the jungle, Santa Marta and the Caribbean coast. In this article I’ll tell you more about my stay at Trekker Glamping and give you many tips for things to do in Minca Colombia.

Minca is a beautiful village in the mountains of Santa Marta in Colombia, surrounded by jungle, countless flowers and birds. Less than an hour drive from Santa Marta, you will find yourself in a completely different environment. In Minca you can watch birds, enjoy breathtaking views, walk through coffee and cocoa plantations, visit waterfalls and go for hikes. In this travel guide you can read all my tips for things to do in Minca Colombia, including unique places to stay and restaurants.

El Nido del Condor is an ecolodge, located on a mountain between two gorges in the Colombia coffee region. And only accessible by cable car! Writing this down, takes me back to this little paradise for a moment.  El Nido del Condor is so indescribably beautiful that there are almost no words for. The location on a mountain, completely surrounded by plantations, flowers and birds, the high-end architecture and the amazing views, make this a place you only encounter in your dreams. And when you think it can’t get any more beautiful, there are also condors flying around. In this article, I’ll take you to one of the most unique hotels in Colombia: El Nido del Condor.

The coffee triangle is one of my favorite regions of Colombia because of its beautiful mountains, seas of coffee fields, countless shades of green and special species of birds.  In the heart of the Risaralda Valley, lies Sazagua Boutique Hotel, a beautiful place to stay, with so much attention to design, service and detail. Here you can completely unwind in your own little paradise and be at the best places in the region in no time. In this article I’ll tell you more about Sazagua Boutique Hotel, near Pereira and give you tips for places to visit in the Colombia coffee region.