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Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge

2.5 star property
Mountain Salento lodge with bar/lounge

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Nestled by the river, Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge offers a serene escape with local breakfast, a cozy bar, and an inviting garden. Go horseback riding or mountain biking nearby, then unwind with WiFi at your fingertips.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountainside

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountainside

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Mountainside

Romantic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Mountainside

Romantic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Mountainside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Day bed
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Cabin

Panoramic Cabin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Studio Suite

Panoramic Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Cabin

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
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
  • Mirador Alto de la Cruz - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Cocora Valley - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Barbas Bremen Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Armenia (AXM-El Eden) - 80 min drive
  • Pereira (PEI-Matecaña Intl.) - 81 min drive
  • Cartago (CRC-Santa Ana) - 135 min drive
  • Manizales (MZL-La Nubia) - 174 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge

At Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cocora Valley. Guests can keep active with on-site hiking/biking trails, horse riding/hire and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and local cuisine breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 5 per cent 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered on-site self-parking
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private picnics
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding/hire

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Freezer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Spices

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers 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).

Optional extras

  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Does Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge like?

Refugio Puente Explanacion Ecolodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Cocora Valley, which is 9 minutes away by car.

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