how it would feel to be far away from the stress of your day to day life.
How it would feel to arrive at a space which allows you to fully unwind and relax.
Where you wake up to the melodic singing of exotic birds.
Where untouched nature is all around you.
Where you can connect with yourself on a deeper level.
Imagine…
Welcome to
La Finca Lorena
Your pristine, tranquil and budget-friendly refuge in the stunning jungle of the Colombian Sierra Nevada
- just 15 minutes away from the entrance of Tayrona National Park
Our Services
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Free Birdwatching
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Yoga & Meditation
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Kitchen & Restaurant Service
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Free & Fast WiFi
The property
Embedded in a lush garden of mango trees and colorful flowers, La Finca Lorena combines the coziness of a Swiss mountain chalet with the charm of a Colombian Finca.
The Finca was built with a lot of love and attention to detail. You will find many places to relax and unwind, such as private terraces with hammocks and seating areas, an open kitchen and a bar, from where you can overlook the beautiful garden.
Enjoy optimal comfort and cleanliness, while being safely distanced from the jungle's beautiful wildlife!
Rooms
Double room
Our mixed dormitory holds space for six guests in three bunk beds which can be covered with mosquito nets. The room has access to a shared bathroom.
Dormitory
Choose between two stunning double rooms. Each room has access to a spacious private bathroom and a private terrace with a seating area and hammocks.
Family Room
The family room is the perfect accommodation for your entire family or bigger groups. It can host up to six people in two bunk beds and one double bed. The room has access to a private bathroom.
Do you want to relax or get active?
Relax in a hammock on your private terrace and read your favorite book or practice some yoga in the spacious garden!
If you are more adventurous, visit the stunning Tayrona National Park, go for a swim in the closeby river or join a birdwatching tour!
We are happy to provide you with specific recommendations during your stay!
Massages
If you crave a moment of deep relaxation why not indulge in a rejuvenating massage, such as deep tissue, hot stone or reflexology?
Region & Places to visit
The Sierra Nevada de Colombia is home to four indigenous tribes - the Kogi, Wiwa, Arhuaco and Kankuamo - who consider region very sacred, calling it the Heart of the World. They believe it is interconnected with global sites and must be safeguarded.
The serene nature of the area boasts diverse landscapes, from snowy peaks to lush forests and beaches, serving as a haven for over 630 bird species and various exotic animals, such as jaguars, monkey, snakes and many more.
Tayrona National Park
Within a 20-minute walk from the Finca (or 5 minutes by bus), you will reach the entrance of Tayrona National Park with its lush rainforests and pristine beaches.
Minca
The small, cozy town of Minca is located about one and a half hours by bus from the Finca passing Santa Marta. Hang out at one of the beautiful waterfalls or visit a coffee or cacao farm!
Palomino
About a one-hour bus or car ride away following the coastline, there is the beach town of Palomino with many restaurants, shops and a buzzing night life.
How to find us
Here you find a description on how to reach us, either by bus or car and how to continue to the Finca by foot. Please make sure to arrive during the daytime as finding your way in the dark, can be quite challenging!
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If you come from the direction of Santa Marta, take local bus (a green and blue one) either from the market in the city center or the station 'Mamatoco'. Tell the bus driver that you want to get off at the stop 'Trompito - La Primera' close to Tayrona Plaza. From there you can either take a motor taxi to the Finca or walk.
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Coming from Santa Marta, follow the main road next to Tayrona National Park towards Palomino (and vice versa). Next to the village of Trompito, you can park your car the the Tayrona Plaza (with secured parking service). If you have a 4x4, you can take the unpaved road just about 200 meters after you pass the Plaza (or before). Follow the road and cross the river. Park your car anywhere around this area and continue by foot to the Finca.
How to reach the Finca by foot
Walk down the unpaved road from where the bus drops you off towards the river.
Either cross directly through the river or go to the left and cross the wooden bridge (see pictures).
At the other side of the river, turn left and cross the soccer field.
You will reach a crossroad. Take the left path along the river (look out for the signs to the Finca).
Continue on the path until you see the sign of La Finca Lorena on the right.
Go up the stairs and turn left. Walk straight and pass the wooden house on the left. You are not there yet!
When you reach the end of this property turn right.
Continue to walk straight on the small path until you reach La Finca Lorena.
FAQs
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Colombia has become a safe country for travelers over the last decades. Many people work in the tourism industry and are grateful for more people visiting the country all year around. Also as a solo female traveler you can easily travel to different destinations in the country.
When exploring different sites, cities or national parks, we recommend only taking as much cash as you need, preferably in a pouch under your clothes. In case of a robbery, make sure to remain calm and don’t show any resistance. For ATMs, we recommend to only use those in closed buildings.
If you want to know more about the security conditions in Colombia, please make sure to check out the information the foreign office of your country provides about Colombia.
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As we can not make any official recommendations for vaccinations, we ask you to check out the information provided by the Foreign Office of your country on required vaccines as well as the website of the Colombian ministry of Health and Social Protection under this link: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/English/Paginas/inicio.aspx
Currently, no vaccines are required to gain entry to Colombia.
However, in the Sierra Nevada and for visiting Tayrona National Park, you are required to provide proof of a yellow fever vaccination.
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You are warmly invited to send us an inquiry about celebrating your birthday, bachelor(ette) party or any other kind of event at our Finca.
Please use the contact form to tell us when, with how many people and for what kind of event you would like to reserve the property.
About us
In 2019 Mike, the founder of Finca La Lorena, decided that he wanted more out of his life than just getting up every morning and driving to work in his home country Switzerland.
After the tragic incident of his beloved grandmother passing away, a good friend told him to visit Colombia. Mike fell in love with the country, its people and especially the stunning nature around Tayrona National Park.
He didn’t find any hostels in the area that provided a quiet and peaceful setting to unwind. So he decided to open his own hostel.
Vision
Mike wants to provide a space where people realize that there is more to life than just going to work everyday and being stuck in the matrix. He wants to inspire people to live - to slow down, disconnect from their stressful lives and reconnect with themselves and nature.
But his vision goes beyond that. By bringing his guests back to nature, he wants enable them to recognize its beauty and demonstrate what needs to be protected urgently. Therefore, all the revenue received through guests’ stay will be reinvested into nature conservation in the Sierra Nevada.
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Contact us!
If you have any questions regarding your stay or any special requests, feel free to send us a message.
