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Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and a bar

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Property amenity
This riverside Ecolodge offers a peaceful retreat with local breakfast, nearby trails for horseback or mountain bike adventures, and a cozy bar. After exploring, relax in the inviting garden or unwind with a drink. WiFi available throughout.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
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Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds 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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Triple Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Day bed
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Pillowtop bed
Shared/communal kitchen
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  • 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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Shared/communal kitchen
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Freezer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Panoramic Studio Suite

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Yard
Furnished patio
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Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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Vía A Salento, Puente Explanation, Salento, Quindío, 631027

What's nearby

  • Main Square - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Calle Real - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cocora Valley - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Bosques de Cocora - 20 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Metropolitan Cultural Convention Centre of Quindío - 23 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brunch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boki - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Café Jesús Martín - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donde Laurita - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Roble - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge

Lodge by the river, remodeled in 2021
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling, horseback riding, and ecotours at this lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with stovetops, freezers, and spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils and housekeeping

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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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and 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 who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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 Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Calle Real, Main Square, and Mirador Alto de la Cruz. Cocora Valley is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

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

Victor

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

Excellent hostel with beautiful surroundings!

Excellent hostel with beautiful surroundings! The staff is very helpful and the owner speaks English. Silent and relaxing, we slept very well here. Quality breakfast! Easy to get into town, busses leave every 15 minutes for 1000 COP. Fast wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jason

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

Valeria

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

4/10 Poor

mabel

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

10/10 Excellent

Anja

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

8/10 Good

Ad

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

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

Gary

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

Pedro

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

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
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

Linda, Hannover

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unieke plek, schitterende omgeving. Aardige mensen. Wel een erg hard matras en kussen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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

Gabriele

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

Quartier in traumhafter Lage

Traumhafte Anlage in ruhiger Lage mit sehr freundlichen Gastgebern. Keine Insekten, aber dafür Colibris.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Darío

Disliked: Staff & service

Refugio Puente Explanación Ecolodge

Nos comunicamos telefónicamente con el Refugio para realizar la reserva de una habitación con baño privado, nos dicen que debíamos reservar por el sitio hoteles punto com, lo hacemos sin problema y cuando llegamos al lugar nos dan una habitación con baño compartido, hacemos el reclamo y nos dicen que nuestra reserva era con baño compartido, luego de demostrar que no era así, las opciones que nos dan son, quedarnos en lo que nos tocó o ayudarnos a conseguir otro lugar. Llegamos tarde al Refugio así que no nos quedó otra alternativa que pasar la noche allí pero bastantes disconformes ya que por una habitación con baño privado nos cobraban $135000 pesos colombianos y por la habitación con baño compartido nos cobraron $120000. Cuando estábamos haciendo la reserva, las habitaciones con baño compartido costaban $90000 por lo que no nos gustó para nada lo cobrado, además de no cumplir con lo que habíamos reservado nos cobraron muy caro por algo que no lo valía, una pena por que el lugar es bonito. El Refugio Puente Explanación queda a unos 6 km del pueblo de Salento y en el pueblo están todos los lugares para comer y la mayoría del movimiento turístico, el transporte público funciona hasta las 21 hs por lo que llegar al alojamiento es un problema si no tenés auto, ya que el bus te deja en la ruta y luego toca caminar 1 km hasta el hospedaje, lo mismo para salir, pasadas las 21 hs no hay otra opción que pagar transporte privado y cuesta caro, $20000.

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

Christophe

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

Cosy & calm hostel

We enjoyed our stay at Puente so much. This little piece of paradise just outside of Salento is ideal if you are the kind of traveler that enjoys peace and quietness. The reception is very hospitable and the breakfast is excellent. We highly recommend to do the coffee tour on foot, leaving from the Refugio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Fermin

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

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