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The eight spacious and comfortable rooms, with delicious scented amenities, flowers in large vases and fresh fruit, and with balconies or terraces with hammocks and armchairs that invite you to contemplate the landscape. What more can you ask for. As soon as you arrive at the place, the gastronomy makes its call. A menu deliciously thought out by chef Paula Andrea Serna , creator of innovative dishes with products from the region... and without losing. It is worth trying them without fear. How about some chontanadas with shrimp, cheese and chontaduro, some blood sausage carimañolas, a chontaduro ceviche, a pumpkin cream, or any of their meats, fish and ribs to satisfy all tastes (and obviously, vegetarians). (See also: Colombia launches strategy to attract international cyclists) This large mansion, built 20 years ago, is a refuge that offers rest, nature and tranquility (and of course, all biosecurity protocols). Tranquility is, without a doubt, its strength. The songs of the birds, the colors of the flowers and that green that takes on the entire plateaus and mountains.

The hacienda lands today are dedicated to the cultivation of cocoa. For this reason, a plan that cannot be missed is to set aside a couple of hours to visit the fields, while Sebastián Arbeláez recounts the history of these once-coffee lands, and today dedicated to this fruit. See the entire process, from sowing the seeds, the different stages of the plant, then the care and harvesting of the fruits; how it is selected, dried and processed until it reaches the delicious cocoa that is served hot. mansion. (Also: Back to Caño Cristales and its colored waters). The night at the hacienda arrives accompanied by a good wine and succulent cuisine, and a serenade of voices and strings, so typical of this region, cannot be missed. The night invites you to sleep. And this hotel jewel, belonging to Secretos de Colombia, cannot miss the perfect bed, the silent room and that darkness of the countryside that lulls you to sleep. Reports: 3007788897, bambusa@haciendabambusa.com.@HaciendaBambusa

Sazagua Hotel Boutique is just 20 minutes from Pereira airport. And it is another paradise hidden between these mountains. The mansion that was the Villegas family farm grew and grew in number of rooms until they themselves concluded that it was a beautiful hotel. (You may be interested: This is how Colombia intends to attract more international tourists). Thus, they decided to open the doors of his beloved refuge of nature and peace to share it with travelers who want to discover the Risaralda Valley, the heart of the coffee cultural landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Natalia Villegas Ocampo and Juan Pablo Vásquez Restrepo run the reins of this personalized hotel with 18 rooms surrounded by greenery, natural sounds, colorful birds and the scents of the fresh sunrise. The huge mansion is surrounded by beautiful cabins and a magical secret that has been converted into the grand suite. La Masinga Lodge is in a corner of the farm and honors the guadua, with its large room that is an example of the architecture of the region. It has a relaxing spa (Turkish and jacuzzi) and an adjoining room that serves as a room to rest or to share a romantic dinner. The place is ideal to enjoy the massages and relaxing treatments offered by expert therapists.

All rooms and common areas are decorated with antique furniture and pieces of art and crafts from around the world and, of course, with objects that honor the Quimbaya culture that inhabited these lands. The hosts, like most people from this region, are characterized by their warmth and simplicity, and strive to offer a quiet, harmonious place full of experiences. (You can read: Guaduas: guide to discover this destination that offers everything). An important plan in the visit to Sazagua is to allocate noon to go to the La Mina farm, 50 minutes away, located in the mountains of Palestina (Caldas). There, in the company of the González family, they tour the coffee plantations and learn about the entire process of this grain (from the seed to the cup, but the most important thing is that they live a day knowing the heart and muscle of a coffee family who has fought hard to carry out his dream in these lands.Lilia, Gabriel and little Gelen are in charge of taking him through a wonderful world of stories and achievements, and also through the nooks and crannies of the coffee plantations to live the full experience. The delicious sancocho prepared by Lilia in firewood must be missing, with all the flavor and affection of a fighter. How nice it is to sit and share the table with this thriving family and enjoy from their guadua terrace the most beautiful view that the city can offer. Cordillera Central. Reports: (313) 649-4579 - @sazaguahotelboutique - Reservas@sazagua.com - www.sazagua.com