Hacienda Bambusa
Country-chic Colombian hacienda — authentic rural atmosphere with genuine luxury touches. Traditional guadua bamboo architecture, hummingbird feeders, bird-named rooms, farm-to-table dining, and expert local guides. Barefoot-by-the-pool energy with white-tablecloth dinners under the stars.
Request an upper-floor Junior Suite for better views over the greenery.
Why It Matters
Michelin Key recipient (2025). Owned by the family of Colombian Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya. One of only a handful of working-farm boutique hotels in the Coffee Triangle with private-pool suites. The only lodging for miles — total seclusion on a 180-hectare estate. Art throughout the property by Santiago Montoya, son of the owners.
Hacienda Bambusa sits on a working 180-hectare farm deep in Colombia's UNESCO-protected Coffee Triangle, reached via a bumpy dirt road framed by cacao, banana, and pineapple trees. The two-story house is built from bamboo and clay in the traditional style of the region's historic coffee mansions — fully restored and quietly luxurious inside. With only 7 rooms and Andes mountain views in every direction, it's the kind of place you don't leave much. There's no hotel for miles.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Junior Suite
Four rooms, each named after a local bird: Carpintero, Barranquero, Azulejo, and Cardenal. Spacious bedrooms with cozy living areas, en-suite bathrooms, and private balconies or terraces with Andes views. Three are on the second floor with canopy views; one is on the ground floor. Traditional bamboo-and-clay aesthetic with modern comfort — air conditioning, LED TV, minibar, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries.
1 King or 2 Twin · 60 sqm
Private Pool Master Suite (Alcaraván)
The largest room on the property at 160 m² total. A king bedroom plus a separate 24 m² living room, both looking out over a massive 111 m² private terrace with a pool. The living room converts into a second sleeping area for up to 2 extra guests, making it the best option for families or couples who want real breathing room. Ground floor only.
1 King or 2 Twin · 160 sqmPrivate Pool Suite
Two ground-floor suites — Coclí and Colibrí — each with an expansive private terrace and its own plunge pool. Total areas range from 103 to 118 m², with the terrace/pool area making up the bulk of that space (70–82 m²). Perfect for couples who want total privacy with their own outdoor oasis. Note: guests have mentioned the pool water can be cool.
1 King or 2 Twin · 110 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Mountain biking through the hacienda's trails and surrounding farm roads. Free bike rentals are available on property.
Guided horseback ride through the hacienda's trails and river crossings, taking in the Andes landscape and working farm.
A sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Coffee Region, organized and coordinated by the hacienda's guides.
Tandem paragliding arranged by the hacienda over the Coffee Region's mountains and valleys.
Guided family-friendly ziplining excursion in the surrounding Coffee Region.
Expert-guided birding on the estate, where 127 species have been recorded. Hummingbirds are especially abundant — the property keeps feeders stocked all year.
Guided hike into a local natural reserve (La María) adjacent to the property — trails through cloud forest with diverse flora and fauna.
A hands-on cooking class with the hacienda's head chef, focused on traditional and contemporary Colombian recipes using garden-grown produce.
A guided walk through the hacienda's cacao groves. See the full growing and harvesting process, visit the impressive bamboo forest, and end at a picnic table with fresh juices. One of the most popular activities on the property.
Hands-on cacao workshop taking guests through the full process from pod to cup — toasting, grinding, and making traditional hot chocolate from scratch.
A guided coffee tasting experience on the estate exploring Colombian coffee production, processing methods, and flavor profiles.
Guided day excursion to the iconic coffee town of Salento and the Cocora Valley — home to the world's tallest wax palms, Colombia's national tree. About 1.5 hours from the hacienda.
On-site yoga sessions on the hacienda grounds, bookable through reception.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Free breakfast buffet served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Included with most room rates.
Bathrobes in all rooms; toiletries noted to include L'Occitane products per editorial reviews.
Pets accepted on request; additional charges may apply.
A good-sized outdoor pool set within the hacienda's garden, available to all guests. Separate from the private pools attached to suites.
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