Retreat
Surrounded by the central Andes Mountains, lush farmland and acres of its own, Hacienda Bambusa is a tucked-away gem in Colombia's land of coffee. You'll be warmly received by the team and the hacienda will quickly feel like home, with a few welcome additions like indulgent chocolate therapy at the spa. Each morning you'll wake to the sound of chirruping birdlife before getting comfortable beside the pool or enjoying some of the fantastic on-site activities. There's everything from mountain biking to the hacienda's specialty, cacao tasting. And hey, how often do you get to stay in the estate that inspired La Casita Madrigal from Encanto?
Set on a working farm — coffee, bananas, avocados, tropical fruit and cacao — the food at Hacienda Bambusa is fresh and full of flavour. Enjoy traditional dishes like ceviche and empanadas alongside guacamole, garlic sauces and buckets of fresh fruit. The quaint outdoor dining area has striking views of the emerald-green countryside and mountains beyond. You can also enjoy the harvest in the form of spa treatments, like the coffee or passion fruit ritual — relaxation has never come so easily.
The hacienda has eight rooms, all built out of bamboo and clay to preserve the region's traditional architecture. They are all equipped with a King bed draped in fine linens, aircon, and a coffee station with beans come straight from the hacienda's farm (of course!). Bright, hand-crafted decor and artwork lines the walls, offering a splash of colour. The bathrooms are neat and bright with a mosaic-tiled rainfall shower. Certain rooms have their own balcony, while others are shared.
The Hacienda Bambusa has a whole host of on-site activities including nature walks and guided bird-watching (the property is home to over 160 species), mountain biking and horseback rides. On the culinary side of things, you can enjoy a coffee or cacao tasting, or learn a few favourite recipes from the chef. If you choose to venture outside of the farm, the region is known for its adventurous spirit and there are plenty of hiking routes in nearby valleys, ziplining, paragliding and hot air balloon flights.
The pure sense of peace and tranquillity, with no one to bother you and nowhere you have to be.
Even if you're not an avid twitcher, the guided bird-watching walk is really worth attending, The property is home to some amazing hummingbirds!
The road to the hacienda isn't in the best condition so be prepared for a bumpy arrival but with plenty to do on-site, you don't have to worry about making too many trips on it.
The Time + Tide Foundation is dedicated to preserving natural environments and supporting nearby communities, and guests contribute to sustainability purely by visiting their hotels. The foundation focuses on community and school-based learning, female empowerment, health, and wildlife conservation. Through initiatives like student sponsorship, it aims to ensure the long-term prosperity of wildlife economies and foster positive social change in Time + Tide communities.
A contribution of $10 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.
A UNESCO World Heritage site dedicated to coffee-growing.
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