Cannúa Lodge

Antioquia, Colombia

Mountains
Forest
Wellness
Foodies
Wildlife

Gorgeous homely farm stay in the Colombian Andes

Eighteen rooms and freestanding cabañas, most with wraparound windows, look out over the rolling San Nicolás Valley. The earth bricks used to build accommodation were made from soil dug on the estate, along with sustainably harvested bamboo and reclaimed wood. The forest reserve also supplies half the water used by the nearby town of Marinilla. The kitchen runs on produce grown or sourced nearby, plated with edible flowers by a chef who works with organic farmers in the region.

A hiking trail on the property was used by pre-Hispanic indigenous communities, long before Cannúa Lodge existed. There is also a permaculture walk through the estate's organic gardens, a guided birding tour, or tastings of Colombian coffee, cacao and rum led by local producers.

Sustainability

Climate & conservation

Buildings designed with permaculture principles in the Andean foothills
Supplies 50% of the water for the municipality of Marinilla
Reduces energy / water / waste, The operations implement highly specialised water reuse processes and environmentally friendly mechanisms to protect local water sources.
Farm-to-table cuisine from its own working organic farm
Reforestation or restoration, The retreat is set within nine acres of protected forests where guest activities are designed to create a deep connection with the native ecosystem.

Community & culture

Offers guided hikes along a pre-Hispanic ancestral path
Community excursions including cocoa routes in San Francisco
Respect for culture, The lodge organises ritual-based experiences such as cacao tastings and permaculture talks to connect visitors with Colombian regional origins.
Employs local people from the community of Marinilla

Commercial

A member of the Secretos para Contar collection
Sustainable procurement, The lodge sources locally crafted furnishings and uses entirely organic toiletries throughout its 10 rooms and eight cabanas.

In brief

Price bracket: £
Type of property: Lodge
No. of rooms: 27 rooms
Max guests per room: Up to 4 people
Facilities: Spa, Restaurant, Wifi, Library, Fireplace, Garden
Activities: Hiking, Birdwatching, Coffee plantation tours, Farm tours
Setting: Mountains · Forest

Best time to visit

The dry season from December to February offers the best conditions.

Kids

Families welcome

Accessibility

Set in the Andean foothills, the terrain may be challenging for those with mobility issues.

Antioquia, Colombia

£pp / night Visit website

Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night