Sustainable Tourism in Colombia
Here's a list of our recommendations of hostels and eco-lodges in Colombia that practice sustainable tourism in it's various forms, preferably those that tick some of the following boxes:
-Environmentally friendly
-Practices permaculture
-Vegetarian food
-Benefits the local community
-Offers some kind of healing or spiritual practice.
-Offers cultural, permaculture or nature based activities.
-Located in beautiful natural surroundings.
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-Environmentally friendly
-Practices permaculture
-Vegetarian food
-Benefits the local community
-Offers some kind of healing or spiritual practice.
-Offers cultural, permaculture or nature based activities.
-Located in beautiful natural surroundings.
Always please say hi from us at La Pacha!
El Tejido - San Gil
A medicinal and permaculture community in the middle of glorious countryside, built entirely by bioconstruction, with a rushing river alongside it. Made up of a number of friendly bilingual families with lots of young children. You will join in with sharing circles, jewelry workshops, permaculture work, sweat lodges, cacao ceremonies and more. Learn what it truly means to live in community. They are not on booking sites. To stay there leave a whattsapp message on +57 312 3538398
A medicinal and permaculture community in the middle of glorious countryside, built entirely by bioconstruction, with a rushing river alongside it. Made up of a number of friendly bilingual families with lots of young children. You will join in with sharing circles, jewelry workshops, permaculture work, sweat lodges, cacao ceremonies and more. Learn what it truly means to live in community. They are not on booking sites. To stay there leave a whattsapp message on +57 312 3538398
Mano Verde - Minca
All the reports coming from this place are 100%, some saying it was their favourite hostel . Started by our good friend Valentin, it's got amazing views, glorious sunsets, beautiful natural surroundings, delicious food and friendly staff. We can't wait to visit!
All the reports coming from this place are 100%, some saying it was their favourite hostel . Started by our good friend Valentin, it's got amazing views, glorious sunsets, beautiful natural surroundings, delicious food and friendly staff. We can't wait to visit!
Jaba Jan - Palomino
Brilliant hostel - away from the noise and surrounded by glorious wildlife but still a wonderful atmosphere where everyone gets on and you feel like a family. So laid back but helpful staff with really good food with lots of veggie options, a private stretch of beach that is nicer than the beach in palomino itself, perfect place to unwind and relax. They do activities like pizza nights and open mics in the evening and only a 3-minute mototaxi into palomino if you wanted to go into town.
Brilliant hostel - away from the noise and surrounded by glorious wildlife but still a wonderful atmosphere where everyone gets on and you feel like a family. So laid back but helpful staff with really good food with lots of veggie options, a private stretch of beach that is nicer than the beach in palomino itself, perfect place to unwind and relax. They do activities like pizza nights and open mics in the evening and only a 3-minute mototaxi into palomino if you wanted to go into town.
Dos Aguas Lodge - Rincon del Mar
A truly sustainable lodge built with natural materials and traditional methods, that is both eco-friendly and also supports the local community. On top of that, it's very comfortable with very attentive conscientious owners, serves incredible food and is located in the most peaceful part of the beach, right at the end, so it's still chilled, even in high season.
A truly sustainable lodge built with natural materials and traditional methods, that is both eco-friendly and also supports the local community. On top of that, it's very comfortable with very attentive conscientious owners, serves incredible food and is located in the most peaceful part of the beach, right at the end, so it's still chilled, even in high season.
Teiku Tayrona - Trompito, Tayrona
Teiku Tayrona is a spiritual community and eco-village located on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada of Colombia. You can stay as short-term guests in their eco-cabins or stay for longer periods as volunteers. Here you can learn about the indigenous culture of the region from the local Kogi family that lives here and you can learn and share about how to live simply and connect with the earth. An unmissable experience!
Teiku Tayrona is a spiritual community and eco-village located on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada of Colombia. You can stay as short-term guests in their eco-cabins or stay for longer periods as volunteers. Here you can learn about the indigenous culture of the region from the local Kogi family that lives here and you can learn and share about how to live simply and connect with the earth. An unmissable experience!
Kasaguadua - Salento
Kasaguadua (near Salento) preserves an andean rain forest that extends over 12 hectares of lush mountainous landscape and boasts five natural springs. It is here where both flora and fauna thrive in its natural habitat. Located in the beautiful coffee region, Kasaguadua combines conservation with an unforgettable touristic experience. It includes low impact accommodation, guest kitchen, nature tours and buddhist centre.
Kasaguadua (near Salento) preserves an andean rain forest that extends over 12 hectares of lush mountainous landscape and boasts five natural springs. It is here where both flora and fauna thrive in its natural habitat. Located in the beautiful coffee region, Kasaguadua combines conservation with an unforgettable touristic experience. It includes low impact accommodation, guest kitchen, nature tours and buddhist centre.
Creo Ecolodge - Jardin
A peaceful, remote ecolodge located in the mountains (1800m above sea level) surrounded by beautiful nature. Practices permaculture, yoga and serves delicious homemade and organic food, much of it grown themselves. There are a lot of hiking spots and different outdoor activities around the ecolodge, that include, waterfalls, lookout points, wild hikes, caves, horse riding, paragliding, organic coffee farm visit, waterfall rappelling.
A peaceful, remote ecolodge located in the mountains (1800m above sea level) surrounded by beautiful nature. Practices permaculture, yoga and serves delicious homemade and organic food, much of it grown themselves. There are a lot of hiking spots and different outdoor activities around the ecolodge, that include, waterfalls, lookout points, wild hikes, caves, horse riding, paragliding, organic coffee farm visit, waterfall rappelling.
La Pacha Hostel - San Gil - Barichara.
A family run permaculture farm with low impact accommodation including a hobbit house dorm and private yurts, domes and gypsy wagon. You'll find delicious Indian and vegetarian food, mountain views, beautiful gardens and a communal atmosphere . Lots of hiking, rivers, waterfalls and extreme sports close by, and also close to Barichara, full of beauty and cultural activities.
A family run permaculture farm with low impact accommodation including a hobbit house dorm and private yurts, domes and gypsy wagon. You'll find delicious Indian and vegetarian food, mountain views, beautiful gardens and a communal atmosphere . Lots of hiking, rivers, waterfalls and extreme sports close by, and also close to Barichara, full of beauty and cultural activities.
Eco Hostel - Guatape
A permaculture farm, animal retreat, yoga centre, hostel and language school all in one! You can do courses in permaculture and organic farming, a language course (Spanish or English), a vegan cooking course or a yoga retreat. Located in the beautiful countryside around Guatape near medellin.
A permaculture farm, animal retreat, yoga centre, hostel and language school all in one! You can do courses in permaculture and organic farming, a language course (Spanish or English), a vegan cooking course or a yoga retreat. Located in the beautiful countryside around Guatape near medellin.
La Ponderosa Reserve - Buritaca
La Ponderosa Reserve is an off-grid regenerative hostel, nestled within a hidden jungle paradise of the Colombian Sierra Nevada. Secluded from roads and modern civilisation, you wake up to the sounds of monkeys, birds and rare dramatic views of the snowy peaks, in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Surrounding the land is an incredible crystalline river and white sandy river-side beach. Private and pristine, you can swim, tube, or even raft all the way to the Caribbean sea. With supplies of food arriving from local farmers on horseback, it’s easy to feel as though you've stepped back in time and into an authentic experience of rural Colombia…
La Ponderosa Reserve is an off-grid regenerative hostel, nestled within a hidden jungle paradise of the Colombian Sierra Nevada. Secluded from roads and modern civilisation, you wake up to the sounds of monkeys, birds and rare dramatic views of the snowy peaks, in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Surrounding the land is an incredible crystalline river and white sandy river-side beach. Private and pristine, you can swim, tube, or even raft all the way to the Caribbean sea. With supplies of food arriving from local farmers on horseback, it’s easy to feel as though you've stepped back in time and into an authentic experience of rural Colombia…
Punta Norte- Isla Tintipan
A quiet little corner of Tintipan Island, best reached by boat from Rincon del Mar, with beautiful cabins, great food and nice little swimming areas . I include it here because of the luminous jellyfish tour we did which was absolutely incredible. A lot of people offer luminous plankton tours but these luminous jellyfish are another level. So cool!
A quiet little corner of Tintipan Island, best reached by boat from Rincon del Mar, with beautiful cabins, great food and nice little swimming areas . I include it here because of the luminous jellyfish tour we did which was absolutely incredible. A lot of people offer luminous plankton tours but these luminous jellyfish are another level. So cool!