Salento

El Nido del Condor Ecolodge

Name: El Nido del Condor Ecolodge
Address: Salento, Colombia
Price range: From US$250 per person, per night

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El Nido del Condor Ecolodge

About El Nido del Condor Ecolodge

An eco-conscious 'island' in the mountains where peace resides & Andean condors soar.

A scenic cable car ride transports you to this eco-lodge, high in the mountains of the Colombian coffee triangle, and an entirely different world. Tranquillity is the word of every day at El Nido del Condor – meaning 'the nest of the condor' in the local language – and below it, you'll spy one of the last Andean condor nests in the country. A family-run spot, El Nido del Condor was designed to share this beautiful place with guests in the most eco-friendly way, and the hotel is entirely solar powered and harvests organic ingredients from the garden to use in meals.

Salento , Colombia

From $250 per person/per night

Retreat

5 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The main area is largely open-sided with stunning views of the valleys. You can enjoy multi-course meals prepared by a team of chefs as toucans and other colourful birds chatter nearby. There are several viewpoints dotted around the property including a cliffside deck and benches tucked amongst the expansive avocado plantation. The main area is connected to the rooms via a number of trails that wind their way amongst the trees and flowers. It won't take long to feel at home thanks to the lovely staff and owners.

The rooms

The lodge has a collection of tented suites, all with specatcular views of the canyons below. All have King-sized beds draped in cosy blankets, comfortable butterfly chairs, and large en-suite bathrooms with a interior gardens and showers – the picture window just next to it rewards you with that view once again. Each tent has two decks, one overlooking the garden and the other on the cliff's edge.

Activities

There are several hikes to enjoy in the vicinity including routes to local coffee farms or towards the rushing river. Guests can also enjoy walks with a local naturalists and guides to spot over 210 bird species from vultures and crested caracara to the resident Andean condors. There is also the opportunity to explore the area on electric bicycles. Be sure to ask your hosts all about the lodge's environmentally-friendly practices and they'll happily oblige.

Why we love it

The location is astonishing and the views from the tents are certainly worthy of a photograph (or fifty!).

Insiders Tip

There are dozens of secluded spots from which to soak up the view, so explore to your heart's content.

Something to think about

There is a long stretch of unpaved road you'll need to travel before riding the cable car to the lodge, so be prepared for a bumpy journey.

Plan your stay

How to book El Nido del Condor Ecolodge

How do I book El Nido del Condor Ecolodge?

El Nido del Condor Ecolodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Colombia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Colombia trips featuring El Nido del Condor Ecolodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Colombia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at El Nido del Condor Ecolodge?

Stays at El Nido del Condor Ecolodge start from around $250 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Colombia

Salento

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