Calanoa

Calanoa was an incredible experience! The lodges were immaculate, beautifully designed, and offered breathtaking views. The food was absolutely extraordinary, and the staff were exceptionally kind, polite, and always helpful. Marlene and Diego, the owners, were outstanding hosts who truly made our stay unforgettable. A special thanks to our guide, Ramiro, who went above and beyond to make the experience even better. He took great care of us, explaining everything in detail and ensuring we had the best time. Exploring the Amazon was nothing short of magical, and every activity was thoughtfully curated. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure!

September last year we had a 5 day stay at Calanoa we had a 2 floor cabana for 3, this was a beautiful experience. The food was amazing, the attention and the fact that they make sure to work with the local communities was everything, we got to hike and see pink dolphins, we went to Peru and saw sloths and so much nature and little animals, it was a dream trip. During part of the trip I got sunstroke and really struggled, the staff at Calanoa was so helpful in helping me and ran to make sure i was feeling good. Absolutely recommend, is an amazing experience and so worth it, disconnecting from the electronic world to connect with mama pacha.

this was absolute highlight of our stay in Colombia. You get to experience incredible emotions being there, surrounded by nature. And when all comes together - smells, sounds, tastes, stories, it creates this magical aura around you. One note to people like myself who are cautious about bugs (mostly spiders), but decide to fight the fear and go to the jungle - its definitely worth it! But keep in mind that the rooms are not insect proof, which I only discovered upon arrival. We had spiders (pretty big ones), mice, frogs, lizards, cockroaches in the room. Except for the spiders which we asked the personnel to take out, other animals find their way out. By night #3 you almost stop paying attention to it :) the "small cultural shock" of day #1 quickly subsides after dwelling deep into the rhythm of the jungle. If you like sleeping in peace - bring your earplugs. One of the most important things that made our stay incredible was our guide - Hernan. He was one of the best guides I have ever had. A true nature lover, with powerful insights into culture, beliefs, local customs, rituals, history. His stories widened our Amazonian experience enormously. The hotel follows the principles that are nature friendly and that I personally believe in. It feels very private, very secluded being there. Very close to nature and so very special. Absolutely delightful experience!

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 totally immersive experience in nature and a different level of perception of many things, from food to medicine. Diego the owner is pleasantly sharing all his experience about the area. Rooms are basic and respectful to the area. Even do the first moment we realized we had no connection we panic, after a while we appreciate that this is part of connection with nature. Extremely lovely the dinners all together when we could meet so many I terstibg people. During daytime activities are planned so we could understand the nature, the culture and more about the history of the area. A really immersive unique experience highly recommended,

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.

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!