King Size Ecohut/Finca Carpe Diem Ecolodge

Finca Carpe Diem Ecolodge is a hidden gem for hiking and relaxation lovers in Paso del Mango, near Minca. We offer three swimming pools, magnificent views over endless forests and river access from the house. There are lots of hikes you can make (short and long, guided or on your own). We also provide yoga classes, massages and farm-to-table meals. We are surrounded by nature on all sides so you will sleep as a baby in the indigenous styled eco-huts, private rooms and dorms. Finca Carpe Diem Ecolodge is a hidden gem for hiking and relaxation lovers in Paso del Mango, near Minca. We offer three swimming pools, magnificent views over endless forests and river access from the house. There are lots of hikes you can make (short and long, guided or on your own). We also provide yoga classes, massages and farm-to-table meals. Our facilities are set up in the midst of lush forests with lots of open and green spaces between rooms and communal areas. We don' t have close neighbours, there are no bars or restaurants nearby (except ours :) and traffic is very low. Wherever you go or walk, you will feel the fresh air and tranquility around you. This remote situation can be inspiring and makes it relatively easier for us to comply with COVID-19 procedures and precautions. Geographically we are located in the Minca area (North Colombia) but our exact location is the village of Paso del Mango (READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY), a beautiful tropical valley crossed by two rivers. The landscape is the same but less people and more wild nature compared to busy Minca. WHAT DO WE OFFER? - The lodge 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. - 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 also offer meat, chicken and fish a la carta. Our breakfast comes with homemade bread. - We are committed to social and environmental goals. For example, we are undertaking a tree planting project. Also, all our staff lives in the village nearby and we work with locally manufactured ingredients, often from our own farm. - Important: you will be on a Colombian finca. There is loooots of space and nature on all sides. You will find a peaceful, relaxing and comfortable environment that is hard to find elsewhere. Check in at room is at 2PM. Check out is at 10 AM. We accept credit cards for which we charge 6 %. You will have access to all the facilities, including the swimming pools, riverside, wifi and all the open-air terraces and gardens. We are always on site, we live only hundred meters away, so yes we are available when needed. There is also a reception and kitchen staff on site. Paso del Mango is a traditional village located in a beautiful valley in the Sierra Nevada mountains, in between evergreen forests and cool mountain rivers. It is the ideal location to discover the indigenous Tayrona civilization as there used to be a Tayrona town about 100 years ago. There are ancient ruins, stones and paths all over the place. In Paso del Mango you will find spectacular views over the surrounding mountains, Santa Marta and the Caribbean ocean. Two rivers crisscross the village, making place for beautiful waterfalls and natural swimming pools. Paso del Mango is thé ideal location for outdoor activities (hiking, swimming, birding, etc.) as well as for relaxation and meditation. It has a tropical climate, but because of its height and the forests and rivers nearby it cools down at night, which is perfect for a good sleep! SOME UNFORGETTABLE HEADLINES: Visit an organic chocolate farm & support local business. Learn to recollect honey and make your own coffee Be romantic and have a dive in the Poso del Amor or the Pool of Love Jump from 5 meters high in crystalline waters Use our swimming pools when the river is too wild to get in. Enjoy a yoga session or participate in a birding tour Visit unforgattable waterfalls and mountain views, and have a massage afterwards Vist a botanic garden with numerous medicinal plants and animals, and much more. Geographically we are located in the Minca area (North Colombia) but our exact location is the village of Paso del Mango, a beautiful tropical valley crossed by two rivers. The landscape is the same but less people and more wild nature compared to busy Minca. The road Santa Marta – Bonda - Finca Carpe Diem = 50 min. There is no direct connection between Minca and Carpe Diem. You need to follow the road Minca – Bonda – Finca Carpe Diem = 50 min. WATCH OUT: DO NOT GO TO MINCA TOWN TO GET HERE. YOU NEED TO GO TO BONDA AND NOT TO MINCA TOWN. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW OR CHECK OUR WEBSITE HOW TO GET HERE: • OWN TRANSPORT: First you need to go tot he police station of Bonda and after to the village of Masinga and Paso del Mango where we are also located (25 min. form Bonda). You need an SUV 4x4 vehicle for the last part in between Bonda and Paso del Mango, as this is a dirty road and in bad shape. If you do not have a SUV 4x4, then you can park your car in a private parking space 100 mts from the police station in Bonda. We can also pick you up with our vehicle at the police station of Bonda (110.000 pesos). • WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT: take a taxi (more or less 20,000 pesos) or buseta (2000 pesos) from Santa Marta to Bonda. Ask to get off at the Police Station in Bonda. Here you need to go up a small road to reach Finca Carpe Diem higher up in the mountains with a motorbike (15 min - 20.000 cop), this motorbike ride is paid directly to the drivers and they usually DON’T have change for 50.000 bills. The whole drive is easy to find - though a bit rough - and takes roughly 50 minutes in total from Santa Marta. There are always reliable motordrivers waiting around the police station in Bonda. • Door to door service or taxi: We can offer private transportation for 140.000 pesos for the whole car from any place in Santa Marta or Bonda and for 170,000 from the airport. If you come from Palomino-Tayrona direction then take a bus direction Santa Marta and get off at Veracruz, Bonda. This is 20 minutes before Santa Marta. You can take a motorbike in Veracruz directly to Finca Carpe Diem (20 min - 20.000 cop). We can organize a car from Bonda for 120,000 pesos.