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Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge

2.5 star property
Mountain Salento lodge with bar/lounge
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Building design
Property amenity
Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished
Ecotours
Water view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Romantic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Day bed
Pillowtop bed
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Cabin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountainside

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountainside

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Mountainside

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Romantic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Studio Suite

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Studio Suite

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Vía A Salento, Puente Explanation, Salento, Quindío, 631027

What's nearby

  • Calle Real - 5 min drive
  • Main Square - 6 min drive
  • Cocora Valley - 9 min drive
  • Reserva Natural Acaime - 16 min drive
  • Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Armenia (AXM-El Eden) - 80 min drive
  • Pereira (PEI-Matecaña Intl.) - 81 min drive
  • Cartago (CRC-Santa Ana) - 135 min drive
  • Manizales (MZL-La Nubia) - 174 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cocora Valley. Guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails, horse riding/rentals, and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and local cuisine breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 5 per cent 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered on-site self-parking
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private picnics
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding/rentals

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Freezer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Spices

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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).

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • 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.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Lodge Salento
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Lodge
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Salento
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ec
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Lodge
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Salento
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Lodge Salento

Frequently asked questions

Does Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge like?
Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Cocora Valley, which is 9 minutes away by car.

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Excelente servicio y propiedad. Eso si, llévense repelente de mosquitos. Nos dejaron marcados.
Ad, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luigi and his family were great hosts. The place was very clean. They made us feel very welcome and they treated us like family
Gary, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Valeria, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lorraine, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved it, great outdoor experience, and the service was great
Henill, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Jason, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Pedro, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rodrigo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelent. Highly recommended.
Jorge, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful lodge in Salento
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.
Jennifer, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tranquil
Garden of chill. Ed has chops on the guitar too
David, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

El personal es súper atento. Todo limpio y me sentía súper tranquila y segura
Carmen L, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Todo verde
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.
Desayuno en área abierta
Ají
Roberto, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Audrey, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente atención
Carlos Andrés, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lugar muy agradable, un paraíso , se siente en familia
Oscar, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Norma, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente lugar para descansar
Jorge, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Linda, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unieke plek, schitterende omgeving. Aardige mensen. Wel een erg hard matras en kussen.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review