With a stay at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge in Salento, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Cocora Valley and Calle Real. .This lodge is 19.5 mi (31.5 km) from Coffee Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Main Square.
Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary - 30 min drive
Getting around
Pereira (PEI-Matecaña Intl.) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Donde Laurita en Salento - 6 min drive
Brunch de Salento - 5 min drive
Restaurante El Roble - 11 min drive
Restaurante La Casona - 5 min drive
Café Jesús Martín - 5 min drive
About this property
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and a bar
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge offers 8 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on request and refrigerators can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free secured, covered self-parking on site
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
1 bar
Things to do
Bike rentals
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/hire
Mountain biking
Private picnics
Family friendly
Fridge (on request)
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
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Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property – July 2021
Shared fridge
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Pillow-top mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Food and drink
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Fridge (on request)
Shared kitchen access
Spices
Stovetop
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Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Lodge Salento
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Lodge
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Salento
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ec
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Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Salento
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Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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I loved this ecolodge it was amazing, i stayed with my two toddlers, my mom and grandfather! The staff were amazing, the food was amazing! The other people who stayed there super sweet! There are three big beautiful dogs that protect the territory, however they are super gentle and kid friendly! The land was amazing we stayed at the Maloca by the river and we all slept like babies ! There was so much peace and quiet! Even at night! I would recommend this amazing location to anyone! Thank You for your hospitality!
We stayed 5 days at the property and got to enjoy the warm Colombian hospitality in a magnificent natural setting.
The team was super helpful in assisting us with organizing transport and providing tips on what to do in the region.
The food was amazing and the best we had in Salento and surroundings for sure!
Very beautiful and tranquil property. In the morning you wake up to the sounds of the river and birds singing. There are many opportunities to hike and visit coffee farms. Salento is a 15 minute bus ride away where you can catch buses to some of the main towns/cities. The staff are very pleasant and accommodating. A great place to relax and enjoy nature. The gardens are especially beautiful and well maintained.
If you are in to communal travel you might like this place. The family lives there. I was not happy with the place at all they are to relaxed and do it your self attitude Small rooms, hot in the day and if you want to get breakfast good luck in sitting because all the long term guests sit on the one table and stay there for hours. They offer massage service on the profile and that’s not true. It’s really not my cup of tea at all. The little creek is to dirty to even stick your feet in. Dog are wonderful that’s about it. Not for kids or for big families or for romantic stays. I would think of this as a hostel not a hotel.
mabel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Jason
Travelled with partner
31 July 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The area is beautiful but you must like dogs as there are 3 huge dogs who bark all day and night and run at you as you arrive and leave…the cleanliness is very low and we had terrible bug bites and the shower was covered in green slime
La tranquilidad no tiene precio, la sensación de libertad, ese contacto con la naturaleza, la paz, el paisaje, todo una hermosa, definitivamente voy a volver
Wonderful eco lodge located in a stunningly beautiful location. The grounds are lush with trees and flowers and you’ll feel like yours in paradise. The lodge is family run and very friendly. Homemade meals are available for breakfast and dinner and we enjoyed a nightly fire with the other guests. We very much enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.
Muy amable la familia que lo administra. Estás de verdad en una finca en medio de todo verde con sonido de agua del río que pasa por la propiedad. El agua de la propiedad es de ese río y la filtran para tomar, los huevos del desayuno son de sus gallinas y tienen una salsa de ají muy buena echa con ajis de la finca.
Lo único que peca este lugar es el Internet ya que es como una conexión de celular compartida con todos los huéspedes y solo sirve para enviar mensajes. Para más hay que ir a Salento. Yo tenía Claro y si llegaba bien la señal de Internet movil.
Para ir a Salento tardarás como 20 minutos más el tiempo en que pasa el autobús. Es bastante fácil y el camino de la parada del autobús a la finca en su mayoría está iluminado en la noche. De regreso te vas a la terminal de autobuses de Salento y ahí lo tomas de vuelta, el último parece ser a las 9pm pero el fin de semana si se llenan por lo que hay que ir antes.
Si eres de ciudad pues no vayas a la finca, si te gusta lo verde y el campo es aquí. Me organizaron transporte desde el aeropuerto.
Un lugar maravilloso, lleno de naturaleza, Tranquilidad, el personal super atento, siempre amables, se siente como en casa. Recomendado para familias la maloca junto al rio... espectacular
Der Aufenthalt bei Ed war definitiv einer der Höhepunkte unserer Reise in Kolumbien. Die Lage ist fantastisch und man hat einen herrlichen Ausblick. Ed und deine Familie geben einem das Gefühl, willkommen zu sein und stehen jederzeit mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Das Abendessen sowie die abendlichen Runden mit den anderen Gästen waren immer ein toller Ausklang des Tages. Ich kann den Aufenthalt jedem nur empfehlen! Wir waren vier Nächte da und hätten noch gut länger bleiben können. Ein Ausflug ins Corcora Valley und auch die Hiking Tracks zu den Kaffeefarmen bieten einen wundervollen Ausblick in einem sehr angenehmen Klima.