La Manigua Lodge

Adventure

Nature

Remote

La Manigua Lodge is set on the banks of the Guayabero River, within Colombia’s Serranía de la Macarena region. A 30-minute ride upstream from the town of La Macarena and 10 minutes by boat from Caño Cristales, the lodge serves as a base for exploring the surrounding tropical forest and the river’s vivid cascades. Designed for low environmental impact, La Manigua operates on renewable energy and biodegradable products, with the aim of supporting the restoration of the forest ecosystem.

Accommodation

Family Cabin
462 sq ft | 1 King bed & 2 Twin beds | 2-4 guests
Deluxe Cabin
720 sq ft | 1 King bed & 2 Twin beds | 2-4 guests
Canopy Cabin
235 sq ft | 1 Queen bed | 2 guests
Couple's Cabin
35 sq ft | 1 Queen bed & 1 single bed | 2-3 guests

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Guayabero bar
  • Sun-deck terrace

In-room amenities:

  • Private terrace with a hammock
  • Private bathroom with composting toilet
  • Outdoor shower with hot water
  • Towels
  • Biodegradable toiletries (no toothpaste)
  • Blankets
  • Solar light from 6 pm to 10 pm*
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Activities

  • Hiking to El Mirador and Caño Cristalitos
  • Walking through the labyrinths of Ciudad de Piedra
  • Paddling in Laguna del Silencio
  • Waterfalls, natural pools and cascades
  • Birdwatching
  • Wildlife spotting
  • River safari
  • Horseback riding to Caño Piedra
  • Kayaking on the Morrocoy and Guayabero rivers
  • River serenade and cacao workshops with the community
  • Sport and traditional fishing
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Notes:

The region surrounding La Manigua has two main seasons: color and dry. The color season begins in mid June and extends into mid November. These are the peak visitation months as the Caño Cristales River shows its true colors. The drier months, from December to March, are the perfect time to discover an authentic, wild and unexplored land. During the color season, La Macarena has flights to and from Bogota, Villavicencio, Medellín and Calí. During dry season,  it only has direct flights to and from Villavicencio. Flight frequency may not only depend on the season but also on the days of the week. Rooms are far from the main lodge or are difficult to get to. Activities may come at an additional cost. Room sizes shown above are approximate.

*The lodge’s electrical system supports illumination and charging for equipment such as cellphones, tablets, laptops, and drones. Hairdryers are not supported.

**The wall-less canopy cabin is 106 steps above the ground, and offers unparalleled views of the jungle