Best hotels in The Colombian Amazon

Completely immersed in the wild world of La Serrania de la Macarena, where monkeys chatter and birds fill the air with song, La Manigua is an eco-lodge through and through. Built sustainably with local materials, the entire lodge is solar-powered and a mere 10-minute boat ride away is the Cano Cristales Nature Reserve, where its namesake river runs in shades of red, yellow and green (the very photogenic result of an aquatic plant). There's plenty to do while you're here too, including epic hikes and horseback rides through the forest. The team is wonderfully attentive and will have you quickly feeling like family.

After arriving at Leticia, the meeting place of Colombia, Brazil and Peru, you'll spend the next few hours winding down the Amazon's waterways until you reach Calanoa Lodge. The brainchild of Marlene and Diego Samper, the lodge goes beyond simply being accommodation and functions as a space to discover how creativity and nature intertwine. You'll have the chance to experiment through a variety of mediums including music, photography and art. The lodge is also deeply involved in the community and advocates for sustainable tourism through many of the activities – local guides lead you on informative walks through the forest and you'll have the chance to visit a nearby school.