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Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Vía A Salento, Puente Explanation, Salento, Quindío, 631027
  • Main Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Calle Real
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cocora Valley
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Armenia (AXM-El Eden)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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Romantic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • 97 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Triple Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Triple Room

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Cabin | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Panoramic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Basic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountainside | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountainside

  • 161 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Romantic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Mountainside | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Romantic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • 97 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Panoramic Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Salento

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge places you within a few miles (5 km) of Calle Real and Main Square. This lodge has 8 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Main Square - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Calle Real - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cocora Valley - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bosques de Cocora - 20 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Metropolitan Cultural Convention Centre of Quindío - 23 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Pereira (PEI-Matecaña Intl.) - 81 min drive

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

Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and a bar
Renovated in 2021, Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge offers free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and a terrace. There's free parking and an area shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a garden, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Stovetops are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is 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

Is free cancellation available at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

This lodge is located in Salento, close to Cocora Valley, Calle Real, and Main Square. You'll also find Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary and Bejuco to Basket Interpretation Center nearby.

Is parking available on site at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge have a casino?

No, Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront lodge include a pillowtop mattress as well as a bar and private picnics.

Are there hot tubs at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge offers free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge.

Does Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge have connecting rooms?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

The closest major airport to Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge is Pereira (PEI-Matecaña Intl.), which is 24.3 mi away (81 minutes by car). Another top airport is Armenia (AXM-El Eden), which is located 24.2 mi away (80-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge offer a furnished patio where guests can enjoy river or garden views.

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Fermin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio y propiedad. Eso si, llévense repelente de mosquitos. Nos dejaron marcados.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luigi and his family were great hosts. The place was very clean. They made us feel very welcome and they treated us like family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it, great outdoor experience, and the service was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

mabel, Miami Shores

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jason

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil

Garden of chill. Ed has chops on the guitar too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Man lebt praktisch mit der Familie zusammen, mitten in einem kleinen Paradies! Es ist wunderschön gelegen und man kann sich sehr sicher und frei auf dem ganzen großen Gelände bewegen. Man kann unten am Fluss sitzen. Man kann Massagen buchen man kann Spaziergänge machen. Die Familie ist unwahrscheinlich nett.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El personal es súper atento. Todo limpio y me sentía súper tranquila y segura
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Andrés

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente atención

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar muy agradable, un paraíso , se siente en familia
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Norma

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente lugar para descansar

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Hannover

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019