Cottages in Manizales

Our host was super nice and communicative. Flexible for our check in time. The location is idealic, with views to the whole mountain.

When traveling solo, sometimes you end up in a wonderful place. Well yeah, great. But, sometimes this place happens to be so wonderful that it hurts. Why?Because you’re alone and not in position to share the absolute excitement and furtune of having “discovered” it and being there in the first place. This corner of paradise, completely sustainable, envisioned by the most creative wisdom of its owner (and family) situated in the middle of the coffee valley area and thus surrounded by the most diverse and wildly beautiful nature, will give you the most amazing, authentic and purely magical experience you can dream of while visiting Colombia. “Magical”. Yes. Cause from the moment in which, around midnight, accompanied by the kindest host, I walked downhill to reach the accommodation, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle in the most attractive darkness, and immersed myself on this (quite steep) path into the unknown, well it literally felt like walking into a novel by G.G.Marquez. The place sits in the very heart of a jungle-surrounded valley, 10-15 mins by cab from Manizales, it has all the amenities you could dream of, including a lights-equipped jacuzzi facing the jungle (yes, I know, see pics attached haha). The path to reach it simply enriches the experience, cause once you get there, and realize that the host has walked that path several times just to provide you with the best experience possible (including turning on the terrace jacuzzi for my arrival) well you simply understand how lucky you just got. But more importantly you can’t help but sharing the vision of the owners: everything is recently built fully in bambù, family-managed, and environmental-friendly. This was built next to the family’s properties which are just a couple of hundred meters above. Close enough for you to enjoy both the most solitary comfort and their kindness whenever needed. Price is incredibly affordable and proper for the dream I just lived and described.

My experience in Chami Gamping was absolutely spectacular. The attention to every detail and the design of each guest accommodation area was expertly created by owner-operator Orlando. He is a forward-thinking, innovative young man and he resourced a really cool young designer from the local architecture college who went above and beyond with interesting lines and curves in the overall aesthetics of each accommodation on the property. The place gives you a peek at what sustainable living and luxury will be like in the future, except it exists today! The property has been in the family for years so all accommodations on the property have stunning views of the entire valley and mountains in the distance. The photos are great, but the place is even cooler in real life. Orlando and his mom Monica are spectacular proprietors and give guests their full attention. Orlando even took us on a personal tour of his vegetable garden (Huerta) set in the midst of his banana and plantain plantation. He is a big on sustainability and has a natural water supply, an amazing Huerta (for fresh veggies served daily), wind, solar, and the ability to connect to the local power grid when necessary. The beds inside the transparent sleeping bubbles are super comfy. The rain-style private outside shower is a delight. Let’s not forget the outside jacuzzi steps from the bathroom and shower. Beyond that, each accommodation has brand new gas grill if you care to cook your own BBQ. If that’s not your style the hotel has a delightful staff that will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner and will happily bring it to your accommodation. Each accommodation comes with a telescope, (we saw thousands of stars and a brilliant crescent moon.) You get a Bluetooth speaker and a button to call the reception area! You get two comfy robes. All the platforms are very secluded so you can enjoy nature to your heart’s content while being close to town yet feeling like you are hundreds of kilometers awa

Spacious and comfortable cabanas with amazing view

Excellent stay at los Hamacas, the place is amazing, calm, just a bit outside the city

This bungalow is indeed a little paradise, in a green area, at the outskirts of VIllamaria suburb. One example: every breakfast we were sitting outside on the terrace and saw the hummingbirds nipping at the flowers in the tree, just 5 meters ahead. The bungalow is located 50 m down the road and therfore very quiet. Even if it rains, you can sit on the covered terrace and overlook the beautiful garden or pond.