Casa Del Lobo - Ecological finca in Tapia style

The house just 10min by car/mototaxi (45min walking)outside the colonial village Barichara. The house, in the traditional Colombian Tapia style, is an ecological building with thick walls, which allow to keep always a pleasant temperature inside. The house consists of two interconnected areas: - 1. bedrooms, living room and bathrooms; - 2. kitchen and living area. The whole house is surrounded by terraces with hammocks. The living area is semi-open and offers spectacular views of the Andes. Our house is particularly suitable for a family or a group. It is located on a private ground of 30 acres. A large social area with a dining table facing an open kitchen allows to sit together for convivial moments. The house is a new building (2019) in a traditional Colombian style with contemporary elements - and all the comforts of a modern holiday home. - Bedroom 1: a king size bed with mosquito net, although mosquitoes are relatively rare here - especially in the dry season - and a corner to try your clothes; - Bedroom 2: two bunk beds, a wardrobe and a small desk; - a living room with sofa bed (2x2m); - 2 bathrooms with toilet, sink and hot shower with rain effect. One of the showers is outside and the other inside. - The kitchen is fully equipped and has drinking water, oil, vinegar, pepper and salt. - The living area is semi-open, overlooking the mountain ranges of the Andes and has a large table and several hammocks. The house is located in a natural environment. Enjoy the tranquility and breathtaking views of the Andes (Serranía de los Yariguíes). You have access to all the rooms, the garden and the rest of the property. At the entrance of the property there is a parking space for two cars. The house has several terraces with hammocks. Here you can relax, enjoy the beautiful view or observe the fauna and flora. Katja and Jorge, our neighbors, will welcome you and give you all the explanations about the house. They speak German, English and Spanish) and are always ready to give you information about Barichara, walks and other tourist activities. They have a privately owned finca (Finca San Pedro) next door. Do not hesitate to contact them if you have any questions. Katja and Jorge offer guided excursions in the area. They offer Spanish courses and cooking classes. Furthermore, they also sell handmade products. In addition, Katja and Jorge invite you to international, vegetarian and vegan dishes in their restaurant. Upon prior reservation, you can also have breakfast or dinner there. (They even offer picnics to take away). Anne's and Max' accommodation is located near Barichara, Colombia. Casa Del Lobo is located in Lubigara, 4 km from the colonial town of Barichara. The finca is easily reachable by car, bus, mototaxi (10 minutes) or just 45 minutes’ walk from the main square of Barichara. Lubigara is a district of Barichara. It lies on the flanks of the Suarez river and has got a characteristic of a dry tropical forest climate. It has a rich fauna: an impressive number of species of birds, butterflies, insects and mammals, such as Porcupines, anteaters and many others. The vegetation is characterized by a variety of tree species, shrubs, beautiful climbing plants and small plants with colorful flowers. The area is mainly inhabited by farmers and has a rural charm. Barichara is located in the province of Guanentá in Santander at an altitude of 1280 meters and has an average annual temperature of about 25 ° C. Barichara is approximately 24 km from San Gil, 118 km from Bucaramanga and 445 km from Bogotá. Barichara is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture of the 18th century. The city often serves as a backdrop for Colombian television productions. Barichara also organizes a film festival, the Barichara Cine Verde Festival. If you arrive by bus, there is the possibility to take a motor taxi from Barichara Park to our property (10min). If you arrive by car, there is parking for 2 cars at the entrance. You can hike on an old camino trail from Tovares to Barichara (45min), passing through the Moncora (tropical dry forest) biopark. Guane and Cabrera (charming villages) or the waterfall El Salto de Mico are nearby. The extreme sports town of San Gil is 45 minutes away by car.