Calanoa

This is an absolutely immersive experience in the Amazon jungle. I recommend that you work with them on transport from the airport to Calanoa vs. trying to get there on your own via public transport. Our boat driver was excellent and provided guidance of what we saw along the Amazon river. He safely navigated us back during a monsoon rain when we had to catch our flight! I was so grateful for him! The accommodations and experience at Calanoa absolutely exceeded expectations. Very clean and inviting. I really appreciated the communal dining experience with other guests. The food was exceptional. Fresh, delicious, unique. I savored every bite. I would absolutely come back and I'd stay longer! I could only do 1 night but I'd like to come back and spend at least 2-3 nights and really settle in.

The Calanoa Lodge is definitely a beautiful option (not for those on a tight budget) to visit the Colombian Amazon. The excursions are all worthwhile and the staff is very friendly. Everything is well taken care of but there is still room for improvement in general communication. As for the food, you get local and fresh cuisine three times a day, which is very tasty but after a while our European stomaches started to look forward to something simple like pasta :) In our opinion, 4 nights are perfect to experience everything, we wouldn't have needed to stay any longer.

**A Life-Changing Experience at Calanoa Eco Lodge** We had the rare privilege of staying at Calanoa Eco Lodge for three unforgettable nights. This is not just any hotel—it's an extraordinary, soul-stirring adventure that will ignite your senses and leave an indelible mark on your heart for the rest of your life. Nestled deep within the awe-inspiring Amazon jungle, Calanoa is a sanctuary where nature reigns supreme. The lush, vibrant foliage envelopes you, and the primal energy of the jungle is palpable at every turn. Our cabana, perched above the majestic Amazon River, provided all the comfort you can ask in this remote wilderness. Our stay was filled with unforgettable experiences. The night walk through the jungle was a thrilling encounter with the Amazon’s nocturnal life, while spotting river dolphins in their natural habitat was simply magical. Visiting the local native village offered a deep and moving insight into their rich culture and traditions. Each activity was beautifully orchestrated, showcasing the wonders of the Amazon. We must make a heartfelt mention of the incredible staff: Manuela, Jorge, Gustavo, Ronaldo, and the entire kitchen team were nothing short of exceptional. Their warmth, hospitality, and dedication elevated our experience to new heights. Thank you, Calanoa, for an experience that will forever linger in our memories. Elena & Luca

Had a 3 night stay which we thoroughly enjoyed. The cabins are well maintained and ours provided great views of the Amazon river. All the food was amazing, all home cooked and catered for all needs. The staff were polite and friendly. The local bird guide, Delice was really enthusiastic and helpful, very knowledgable. We took part in several activities including jungle walks, boat rides, visit to the monkey foundation, night walk and basket weaving, all of which were enjoyable.

Calanoa is a beautiful, quiet sanctuary in the jungles of Colombia off the Amazon River. This place is magical and transports you to a world where you are temporarily isolated from all your other world issues. Put away those unwanted phone calls and emails and relax. Enjoy daily activities and delicious food provided by the staff. Activities - On this trip, we had to activities we loved and enjoyed. We did hand-made pottery with the wonderful Matilde. She engaged with us, and we had a lovely time listening to her stories. Our pottery was given to the kitchen, and it set over a 24-hour period. It withstood the transport back home so it's pretty strong. Then we did a tour of la Isla de Mocagua with Delphis. This gentleman showed us the island and provided so much information on the species and plants on it. We got to see a particular species of birds that is prehistoric and was amazed by the color and their lifestyle. This tour also has the hopes of seeing slothes, but on that day, the slothes were very hidden. Either way, the adventure was amazing. *NOTE - wear gear that will prevent mosquitoes from biting. You'll still get bit, but less. Just now that you are in the jungle. Overall, I would recommend this place 15 out of 10 all day everyday!!! Thank you CATA and the team!

Amazing and a memorable experience at Calanoa! My sister and I had a wonderful trip at this lovely ecolodge. What a special place run with care! From when we arrived in Leticia everything was very well organised and someone was waiting for us. She kindly took us for lunch and then to the boat that heads to the accomodation. Arriving at Calanoa was very smooth and the wonderful manager (Manuela) was waiting for us and while sipping on a delicious juice she explained everything to us and booked all of our activities for the upcoming days. Manuela is very kind and pleasant, she was very flexible and accomodating. She even didn’t tell us off after we slept in and missed the bird watching activity we booked (oops). The owners of this place should feel very lucky to have her. Activities were fantastic and most of them personalised. Great local guides! The food is to die for! We have high standards for food and the ladies in the kitchen never disappointed us. We miss their food so much. We felt very well looked after, safe and spoiled. We encounter bugs, a tarantula and other insects in our cabin but that’s to be expected. Poor reviews referring to this come from stupidity and ignorance. This is to be expected in this kind of environment. My only suggestion to the owners would be to change the mattresses and most importantly the pillows. The mattress in the small bed in Araza is terribly uncomfortable. Also, for the love of god put someone else in charge of Canaloa’s WhatsApp apart from Juana. We had to chase her up and sent so many messages and emails to get a response and information. She takes days to answer. Modernise your booking and payment system also because it’s a pain. Overall an unforgettable trip :) highly recommended!

Experiencing the Amazon at the Calanoa resort was an unforgettable experience. Thank you to Manuela, Ricardo and the kitchen/cleaning staff. The quality and cleanliness of the lodge in a remote part of the Amazon is absolutely astounding. We didn't expect a culinary experience but were absolutely blown away with the food. Fresh fish and chicken which was exquisitely prepared for every meal. We wish we got recipes. And fresh juices of every local fruit imaginable. The service was incredible. Thank you as well to our incredible guide Hernán who was very kind and knowledgeable and took us on unforgettable adventures. Calanoa took care of everything for us, to and from the airport in Leticia, and including all food and twice daily activities. It made exploring the Amazon very comfortable and easy and we can't recommend it enough. Though it was expensive, we found it to be excellent value given incredible food and activities are included. For the transport, we recommend the private boat between the airport and Calanoa which is 1.5 hours down the river. It is worth the premium over the public boat option, which does not always arrive on time and takes an hour longer to arrive. Calanoa will arrange everything after you make your choice.

The Amazon forest will stay in our hearts forever. Calanoa is built really nicely directly in the forest and it’s just amazing the feeling of being out there. The kind of experiences you get to do with the guides are amazing since they are very well prepared about animals and plants that you get to see. The food was okay and it was very nice to have dinner and lunch altogether with the other guests.||However, our experience was completely ruined by the quality of the cabins we were staying. When you book a hotel that is on the Condè Nast Traveller list of best hotels of the world, you do not expect to find different kind of animals in the cabins. We ourselves found more than 20 cockroaches within just a couple of hours even under the mattress, and it was impossible to go to the toilet at night without having to face cockroaches as big as my hand standing on the wall. We were lucky. Other people found snakes, spiders, rats and even a poisonous scorpion directly in the bed. It’s simply unbelievable since on the website they say that cabins “are fully covered with mosquito screen and each bed has its own mosquito net for extra protection.” This is completely not true, there are huge holes everywhere in the houses and in the nets and animals can just get in as they like. We were so excited to try the Amazon experience for the first time, but the fact that we were literally scared to sleep in our bed completely ruined the experience. |I sincerely hope they can make some renovation and isolate the cabins so that the guests can enjoy the stay. We understand that we are in the middle of the forest, however for the amount of money you pay and the advertisement on internet, this is just unacceptable. ||I’d also like to mention that when you arrive you are not exactly welcomed. Except for Manuela that was nice, the other manager was actually quite rude and it was like he was making us a favour for everything. When we left, he literally didn’t even look at us in the eyes since he was typing on his phone. ||Summary: huge potential, amazing place, but won’t recommend to anyone until they renew the cabins.