Finca Carpe Diem Ecolodge

WINNER HOSCARS 2025 & 2026 BEST HOSTEL IN SOUTH AMERICA

Looking for pure and unspoiled nature – with a warm and social vibe? Welcome to finca Carpe Diem!

Hidden in the lush Sierra Nevada mountains, Carpe Diem is a true gem for hiking and relaxation lovers. We offer three swimming pools with mountain views, direct access to the river, and endless hiking trails right from our doorstep. With daily yoga sessions and dance classes, and a cozy jungle bar right next to the pool, it’s easy to connect with fellow travelers.

WHAT ELSE DO WE OFFER?
- The hostel is located right within our farm and nature reserve. You will be surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests on every side.
- Three swimming pools with large terraces, and spectacular views over the surrounding mountains and jungle.
- Located alongside a crystalline river with private entrances, dozens of swimming holes and impressive waterfalls nearby (some are over 40 meters high).
- UNIQUE EXCURSIONS within short walking distance to coffee and cacao farms, lost cities, nature reserves, private 360 viewpoints, waterfalls and birding places.
- Massage sessions.
- Perfect internet STARLINK connection.
- All rooms come with air conditioning or natural rooftop materials so you have a good rest at all times.
- All beds have first quality mattresses. Our private double rooms are provided with King size mattresses and cotton bed linen.
- A lounge with comfortable seats, and huts with lots of hammocks to relax.
- Unique restaurant with family styled healthy 'farm-to-table' dinners. We offerall kind of dishes (including several vegetarian options) and ingredients from the neighborhood.
- We are committed to social and environmental goals, including a tree planting project.

**IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: Geographically we are located in the Minca area but our exact location is the ECO-VILLAGE of Paso del Mango, a beautiful tropical valley crossed by two rivers. The landscape is the same but less people and perhaps more wild nature compared to Minca.

**EASY TO GET HERE:

PUBLIC TRANSPORT FROM SANTA MARTA: Take a bus (3000 COP, 45 min.) or taxi (20.000 COP, 25 min) direction Tayrona and get off in Bonda (Police station, see also picture). Here you need to take a motorbike (25.000 COP, 15 min.) and go up a small road to reach Finca Carpe Diem higher up in the mountains. So do not take bus/taxi to Minca town center to visit us, rather travel straight Santa Marta - Bonda - Paso del Mango (total 50 min).

DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE (OR TAXI): We can offer private transportation for 160,000 pesos for the whole car from any place in Santa Marta or 140,000 from Bonda and for 190,000 from the airport.

If you come from Tayrona then take a bus heading to Santa Marta and get off at Bonda. From here get to Carpe Diem as stated in the previous paragraph.

Please note :
Cancellation Policy : you can cancel for free until 3 days before arrival. You will be charged the total price of the reservation if you cancel in the 3 days before arrival.

Check-in time: 3 pm
Check-out time : 11 am.
Reception open from 7 am to 7 pm.

Accommodation prices do not include VAT. This tax applies only to Colombian nationals and individuals with a Colombian ID card or residency. The 19% will be added at the time of payment.