Cannúa Lodge Hotel

We truly enjoyed this beautiful property nestled in a quiet hillside with forever views of the valleys below. The gardens and pathways full of flowers were lovely. The room had huge windows with plenty of light and minimalist decor. The staff were sweet and welcoming. Good healthy menu with locally grown produce. Only reason I gave them 4 stars is that it’s a bit desolate with a long drive out to any services. Nevertheless great stay.

Gorgeous, peaceful, inspiring. Cannúa was thoughtfully designed and meticulously maintained as a place that honors and cares for both the natural environment and the people in the surrounding area. My husband and I spent 3 wonderful days in one of the cabins. Everyday, we awoke to birds singing and a breathtaking view of the valley below us. The food is among the best I’ve ever had anywhere. It is cultivated and harvested locally, so everything is fresh. The chef is absolutely brilliant, mixing natural flavors and leaving us enamored with every meal. I have a wheat/gluten allergy, and the staff was easily able to make sure that I have plenty of gluten-free options. As for activities, we did he permaculture talk (which was so informative and honestly, inspirational), the nature hike to the lookout point (bring hiking shoes or sneakers with good traction, as it was get rather muddy/slippery), and the chocolate tasting (also informative and delish!), but there are many more activities— paragliding, local town tours, rum and coffee tastings. The service was top-knotch. Fabian is beautifully bilingual; he lead our tours and made sure we had all we needed during meals. Joana was pure sunshine everyday and at every meal. Alonzo carried our bags up to our cabin, and ran and grab the bags from my husband when we decided to to bring the bags down ourselves. Note: If you are used to living at sea level, do not attempt to carry your own bags. You will regret it. The altitude will make you think you can do things that you cannot. It is enough for you to just focus on breathing and walking. I say this in jest… partially. At over 7500 ft above sea level, you might feel more out of breath than normal. Finally, Santiago, the founder of Cannúa, is an absolute JEWEL of a person. He personally greeted each guest by name— treating us all like VIPs. We highly recommend Cannúa to anyone who’s looking for a place to reconnect (with nature, yourself, or your loved ones), rest, and be inspired. Last thing— internet. We were surprised to see that our WiFi in our cabin was as good as it is in the US. Not kidding— my husband streamed a live NFL game while we were there and had NO buffering delays at all. Impressive.

We had a truly relaxing stay at Cannua Lodge. The views are stunning, and our Cabaña was beautiful and thoughtfully designed. Service throughout the stay was attentive and genuinely personable. The English spoken by Fab and the reception team was perfect, which made everything even smoother. A special shout-out to Fab, who guided all our activities and was absolutely fabulous; passionate, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. The waterfall hike, chocolate tasting and permaculture tour were all highlights and are highly recommended. We felt very safe both at the lodge and in Medellín city, which made the entire trip even more enjoyable. The road leading to the lodge is a little bumpy toward the end, but completely manageable on your own with a rental car. Once you arrive, the experience is more than worth it. Food and drink prices at the restaurant were very affordable, and the meals themselves were delicious. Cannua Lodge offers a unique and memorable experience and it absolutely deserves its 2 Michelin Keys. A must-visit!

Beautiful eco-lodge with genuinely friendly staff, but the experience does not quite match what you would expect from a 2 MICHELIN Key property. The architecture blends thoughtfully with the natural surroundings, and the views of the mountains and farmland are genuinely revitalising. Every staff interaction was warm, helpful, and knowledgeable. However, several things fell short of the standard those keys imply: The showers use electric heaters, so you need to reduce the water flow significantly to get hot water. After a cold, rainy day in the mountains, a proper high-pressure hot shower would be welcome. At this price point, framing it as "eco-friendly" feels like an excuse. The restaurant menu is limited. After two days we had tried most of it. The food is made with care using ingredients from their own land, but it leans heavily into "reimagined" local cuisine that felt more catered to international tourists than satisfying if you actually know what the original dishes taste like. The confit chicken and seasonal fish were excellent, and the bourbon cocktail was outstanding, but not enough variety for a multi-night stay. The hotel promotes seclusion and connection with nature, but it overlooks working farms. You will hear machinery, music, and conversations from neighbours throughout the day. You also get birds, cows, and pleasant natural sounds, so not a dealbreaker, just not the tranquil escape the marketing suggests. One negative experience: our masseuse kept checking her phone during the session. We mentioned it at checkout and reception took the feedback seriously. We visited during an unusually rainy La Niña season, which limited hiking. The organised activities also happened at times that did not work for us. Check the schedule in advance if activities matter to you. The staff are exceptional and the setting is beautiful. But when a property carries 2 MICHELIN Keys and charges accordingly, the basics should be flawless. They are not.

From the moment we landed in Medellín, we knew this trip would be special. Our ride from the airport with Brian, one of Cannua’s owners, set the tone — an hour-long drive filled with fascinating Colombian history, warm conversation, and stunning views. When we arrived at the mountainside property, we were mesmerized — photos simply don’t do this place justice.||We were welcomed with refreshing drinks, a short tour of the property, and what may be the best salad we’ve ever eaten (so good, we ordered it twice more during our stay). Within hours, we realized Cannua was something rare — so much so that we rearranged our entire trip to add an extra night.||The People & Service|The staff are extraordinary — genuinely kind, accommodating, and proud of what they do. They didn’t just make our stay comfortable; they made it memorable. Special shoutout to Juan, our guide for a ceramics tour and our driver back to the airport. He was personable, funny, and a joy to be around — the kind of person who makes you love a country even more.||The Food|Every meal was a highlight. The ingredients were impossibly fresh, beautifully plated, and bursting with flavor — from the perfectly cooked eggs at breakfast, to the melt-in-your-mouth chicken confit, to the fresh bread, and the decadent chocolate dessert we couldn’t resist ordering multiple nights in a row.||Activities & Location|Cannua helped us arrange wonderful excursions to nearby towns (we also took the bus to Marinilla one day for lunch, which was a fun experience), but the property itself is tucked deep into the wilderness — peaceful, secluded, and full of trails. Be aware: depending on your room’s location, you may need to hike to and from the main lodge. Bring a flashlight for evenings, and if you plan to do the hike to the top for the panoramic view (which is spectacular), pack sturdy hiking shoes. It’s steep and challenging even for seasoned hikers.||A Note of Caution|While on the viewpoint hike, our group unfortunately stepped on a hornets’ nest during a rest stop, and several of us were stung repeatedly — a scary and painful surprise. It didn’t diminish the magic of our stay, but it’s worth being mindful when hiking.||Final Thoughts|Cannua Lodge is a place where nature, hospitality, and unforgettable food come together in perfect harmony. The people -- Brian, Juan, Joanna, Fabiano, Yeferson, among others -- made us fall in love with Colombia, and we’re already planning our return to Cannua later this year. Thank you for such a special trip!

I truly cannot express how incredible our experience was at Cannua. My partner and I travel often and have had many wonderful experiences abroad but this one was truly remarkable. If you’re wondering if this is worth the trip, let me tell you, in every way, YES! For starters the STAFF truly take pride in everything they do. Service is exceptional but they go above and beyond and went out of their way to help me celebrate my partners birthday. Anything we asked they were able to provide and were always so kind and caring. The ROOM we stayed in was lovely and of course had an incredible view. The FOOD was out of this world. Every detail from the cocktails to dessert was beyond anything we could’ve imagined. The breakfast was outstanding. We tried the French toast on the last day and wow wow wow! We had a few different servers and each were so great about explaining the detail poured into every dish. I can’t remember our last servers name but she was just so wonderful and brightened up the day with her positive energy, laugh, and singing. But let me repeat, the entire staff was wonderful! We were able to do the HORTICULTURE TOUR and also did the longer HIKE both with Fabs. I have to make sure I shout him out because he was such a huge part of why we enjoyed our stay so much. His storytelling during the horticulture experience left us inspired. I work in the sustainability / architecture industry and the entire philosophy this hotel has put in place is to be admired. The hike was so fun, as well. Again, Fabs did an incredible job pointing out and showing us the vibrant history and nature along the way. Also a note to some of the comments about the ROAD up to the hotel, it’s not rough at all. We had bought some nausea meds and prepared ourselves because we read some of the reviews and we did not need them. It’s a farm road but it’s not in any way dangerous or nauseating. We arrived at night and they had even arranged a thoughtful dinner left in our room since we arrived after the kitchen closed. We left during the day and the view was a joy. Thank you to everyone at Cannua! We want wait to come back.

Cannua was absolutely incredible from the day we booked to the (sad) day we departed. Service was top notch and the food was amazing. A few days before arrival, I messaged the hotel on WhatsApp and asked for assistance booking a ride from our hotel in Medellin to Cannua. They quickly replied and took care of the arrangements. The ride took about an hour and 15 mins. The last bit of the ride was a bit bumpy, but unavoidable to get to the beautiful mountainside location. ||Reception|Walking in, the initial view of the valley is breathtaking. I can only compare it to seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time. We were greeted with some incredible passion fruit and white wine welcome drinks, and sat out on the terrace, taking in the view while they took our passports and checked us in. ||The Cabin|The initial reveal was slightly underwhelming because all the shades were closed, but as soon as we opened them up, OH MY GOD. We had a view of the entire valley, exactly like what we saw from the terrace at check-in, we saw from our bed. It was incredible. ||Downstairs, we had a sitting area with a pull-out bed, clothing storage with shelves and plenty of hangers, and a bathroom with a large shower. The water pressure was excellent, and the hot water was consistent and always available. There was also a mini fridge with some beer, wine, water, and snacks, along with a kettle, French press, and coffee. Upstairs was a very comfortable bed and a desk where we were able to work and take calls while looking out the windows. Excellent Wifi from all over the property. ||PRO TIP: Sleep with the shades open and wake up with sunrise to see the clouds burn off, revealing the valley below. ||EXPERT TIP: Only open the shades at night after you've turned off all the lights inside. ||The Food|The food was delicious and made with intention. They used produce grown by them or from other local sources, and added edible flowers and other touches that made each plate unique. The servers (Sebastian and Fabs) explained each dish, where things came from, why things were paired, and how we should try them to experience different tastes. My favorite was the coconut cream corn. It’s 100% not what you think it is, and it’s amazing. ||The first night, I asked for the bill, and they said, “No sir, it’s all automatically billed to your room.” It felt like staying at an all inclusive. And it was all VERY reasonably priced. (Like, all the food and drinks for two people over 4 days only cost maybe $200)||The Experiences|We didn’t plan ahead for things to do while we were there, so we ended up with a slightly less than ideal schedule, but it wasn't a big deal. We just had to do a hike on our own and a coffee tasting at 4:30 in the afternoon. ||Coffee and Chocolate Tasting: This was an awesome experience led by Fabs, who was super knowledgeable about both subjects. He explained a lot about how the coffee was grown and the process, and then brewed the same coffee three different ways, so we could experience the differences that different brew styles produced. It was crazy to experience. Same with the chocolate. If you are interested in either, I highly recommend doing this experience. ||Day trip to Guatape: We asked the hotel if they could hire a driver to bring us to La Piedra. For $120, we had a private driver who drove us not only to La Piedra to climb the steps, but also stopped at a Llama farm where you can pay $2 and feed the Llamas and other animals. It was an awesome surprise. The steps took us about 25 mins to climb and were definitely worth it. The views are incredible. Once we got down, we continued on to Guatape to get a late lunch and check out the city before heading back to the hotel.||The Coffee Farm: This was an awesome experience, and I definitely suggest you ask to do this if you're into coffee. We went to Finca La Rivera and got a tour by the owner, Miller, who explained the growing process and let us taste the coffee berries. He then strapped us up, and we went out to the field and picked some coffee! After about 5 mins we were tired and he fired us as coffee pickers. He showed us the rest of the process of fermenting, drying, roasting, and bagging. Then we had some coffee and enjoyed a really unique view of La Piedra. Can’t recommend this excursion enough. ||Permaculture Tour: Fabs led the permaculture tour as well (a true jack of all trades) and gave us a thorough background and history about the hotel and its construction. Really detailed and in-depth. We had to cut it short due to our departure time, but he was kind enough to give us an abbreviated tour of one of the gardens and the flowers. One flower tastes EXACTLY like a mushroom. It was so interesting.||Overall, Cannua has been one of the top hotel experiences of my life so far. The food, the service, and the property were all amazing. It opened my eyes to see a different side of Colombia that you don’t see by staying in the cities. ||Visitor recommendations|- Bring a small flashlight for each person. They give you a big honky one at check-in, but I brought a small pocket one that was way brighter and easier to carry. |- Bugs were not a big deal, but if you’re sensitive, bring some bug spray. |- Keep shades closed at night to keep the bugs out. |- Grab a walking stick to knock down cobwebs on the walk back after dinner and for the morning walk to breakfast. ||Hotel recommendations|- Pre-open the room shades before bringing the guests to the rooms. It makes the entrance more “WOW” and less “where’s the light switch?”|- I understand what happened with the pool, but add a hot tub or some kind some small soaking pool or something. Just someplace to cool off after a hike would be nice.|- Keep up the amazing work!

Lovely place, perfect for disconnect, rest and recharge. Is very peaceful, love the philosophy behind the whole place, food and design. It’s beautiful. They have an amazing service and the food is great too, I love that everything is locally sourced and every dish is amazing and new, they experiment a lot with their menu and that’s amazing, great quality. Love the experiences and activities that they offer. Is you want to disconnect to connect, if you love nature this place is perfect for you.