10 Top-Rated Ranches in Colombia

May 4, 2023 Timmy Ribble

Discover the best Ranches in Colombia including Isla del Pirata, Finca Los Girasoles, El Rancho de Salento by Prima Collection, Hotel Buenosaires Barichara, Hotel Mi Monaco, El Retorno Resort, The Plantation House Salento, El Laurel Finca Agroturistica, Casa Hotel Alto del Coronel, Cabana Darius.
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1. Isla del Pirata

Calle de la Factoría, Cra. 3 # 36 – 04 Centro, Cartagena 130019 Colombia
Excellent
41%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
9%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 393 reviews

Isla del Pirata

Pirate´s Island Hotel is located in one of the thirty islands that form the archipelago and natural park of the Rosario Islands in the Caribbean sea. It has 21,000 sq. feet area surrounded by palm trees and lush vegetation, protected by the barrier reef of the Rosario Islands Natural Park. Only 50 minutes away from beautiful colonial Cartagena de Indias.

New Management

Reviewed By adrianasalcedo

We have been going for years now. we love it. it has very few people most of the time. very relaxing. they have 2 ambiences: one w music and one without. nice employees. very tranquil. The new managers / owners are super nice.

2. Finca Los Girasoles

Vereda La Julia, Armenia 63001 Colombia
Excellent
62%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

Finca Los Girasoles

Inmerse yourself in the calm beauty of the coffee region [spanish review below]

Reviewed By Juli0207

RESEÑA EN ESPAÑOL MÁS ABAJO We spent a lovely week here between christmas and new year's. The hotel is very classic, colonial style and divided into three main houses where the rooms are located, plus a "fonda" or recreation house with pool table, card games, etc. The grounds and facilites are well maintained, there is no shortage of flowers and birds, but other reviews have mentioned that already. Things I loved: 1) the service. the staff goes out of their way to make you happy. I'm a vegetarian and the staff made an effort to cook delicious meals for me each day. We had a problem with our shower one day which was promptly fixed. Every request was attented to in a timely manner and with a smile. 2) The beds. I'm very picky with mattresses and found the ones in our room (19) to be perfect, had a great night's sleep the whole week. the duvet was great. 3) the cleanliness of the rooms. we moved the beds, opened the cupboards, etc and never found a speck of dust. 4) the hot water and excellent shower pressure. 5) the calm. other than a few dogs barking and roosters crowing (normal finca sounds) this place is perfect for rest and relaxation. Things I didn't love: 1) the jacuzzi. it never heats up to optimum jacuzzi temperature. the infinity pool is nice though 2) breakfast is the same 2 options every day, although it's delicious and always fresh ingredients. 3) no laundry availability. i had some clothes i needed to wash and iron at some point and found out the hotel does not offer this service so take it into account. 4) the internet is spotty, especially in the house furthest from the main one (the one i was in). this was perfect for me because i wannted to unplug, but it might be a problem for some people. 5) styrafoam cups for the coffee station. for a hotel that bills itself as eco friendly, you would hope they change to paper, at least. These details are minor and overall the experience was amazing. The hotel is beautiful, the staff is super professional and kind and the lovely animals kept us entertained with their antics. Do keep in mind that if you come here, you need your own private transportation because it is located in a remote area and at least 20 minutes from anything worth seeing, so it's perfect for unplugging from the rythm of the city. SPANISH REVIEW Pasamos una semana maravillosa aquí entre navidad y año nuevo. El hotel es muy clásico, de estilo colonial y está dividido en tres casas principales donde se ubican las habitaciones, más una "fonda" o casa de recreación con mesa de billar, juegos de cartas, etc. Los terrenos e instalaciones están bien mantenidos, no faltan flores y pájaros, pero otras reseñas ya lo han mencionado. Cosas que amé del hotel: 1) el servicio. el personal hace todo lo posible para hacerte feliz. Soy vegetariana e hicieron un esfuerzo para prepararme comidas deliciosas todos los días. Tuvimos un problema con la ducha un día que lo arreglaron rápidamente. Cada solicitud fue atendida de manera oportuna y con una sonrisa. 2) Las camas. Soy muy exigente con los colchones y los de nuestra habitación (19) me parecieron perfectos, dormí muy bien toda la semana. el edredón era genial. 3) la limpieza de las habitaciones. movimos las camas, abrimos los armarios, etc. y nunca encontramos ni una mota de polvo. 4) el agua caliente y la excelente presión de agua de la ducha. 5) la calma. Aparte de los ladridos de algunos perros y el canto de los gallos (sonidos normales de una finca), este lugar es perfecto para descansar y relajarse. Cosas que no amé tanto: 1) el jacuzzi. nunca se calienta a la temperatura óptima de jacuzzi. aunque la piscina es bonita. 2) El desayuno es las mismas 2 opciones todos los días, aunque es delicioso y siempre con ingredientes frescos. 3) no hay disponibilidad de lavandería. Tenía algo de ropa que necesitaba lavar y planchar y descubrí que el hotel no ofrece este servicio, así que téngalo en cuenta. 4) Internet es irregular, especialmente en la casa más alejada de la principal (en la que yo estaba). esto fue perfecto para mí porque quería desconectarme, pero podría ser un problema para algunas personas. 5) vasos de icopor para la estación de café. para un hotel que dice ser ecológico, al menos esperaría que se cambiaran a vasos de papel. Estos detalles son menores y, en general, la experiencia fue increíble. El hotel es hermoso, el personal es muy profesional y amable y los animales encantadores nos entretuvieron. Tenga en cuenta que si viene aquí, necesita su propio transporte privado porque está ubicado en un área remota y al menos a 20 minutos de todo, por lo que es perfecto para desconectarse del ritmo de la ciudad.

3. El Rancho de Salento by Prima Collection

Vía Salento Vereda Boquía, Salento 631020 Colombia
Excellent
67%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 91 reviews

El Rancho de Salento by Prima Collection

El Rancho de Salento by Prima Collection is a traditional farm of coffe colonial architecture located in Salento, Quindío, Colombia. Located on a high point where you can see the valley of the Rio Quindio in Boquia and the landscapes of the Cocora Valley, it offers a revealing experience of the greatest natural and cultural riches of the Colombian coffee territory. Guests can enjoy various activities within the property, as well as tours in ATVs and horses, and guided visits to coffee plantations and other points of interest in the area such as the Valle de Cocora, Mirador de Veracruz and the National Natural Park Los Snowy El Rancho de Salento by Prima Collection is the ideal option to enjoy as a family, as a couple, and for social, academic and corporate events.

Beautiful place, but very chill

Reviewed By Andra I

Beautiful place, nice service and views. Everything would have been better if they had gass at the windows. Nights (and even days) in Salento can get very chill and taking your clothes off in a 12-14 Celsius for a shower is not very comfortable... Breakfast is very basic, no options.

4. Hotel Buenosaires Barichara

Via Barichara, Km 1 cruce Choro a Villanueva, Barichara 684041 Colombia
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 69 reviews

Hotel Buenosaires Barichara

Hotel Finca Buenos Aires is a country style hotel located in Barichara, Colombia. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, spa, a bycicle themed café, 19 comfortable bedrooms, a private pine tree reserve, 30 different varieties of fruit trees and a coffee plantation where we produce our award winning coffee. The decoration has a rustic feel without compromising the comfort of our guests.

Just Wonderful!

Reviewed By Dontbelame

Hotel Buenos Aires Burichara Review: This is definitely one of the most impressive properties of its kind that you are going to find in Colombia, especially for reasonable rates. We planned on staying for two nights, but we were enjoying ourselves so much that we stayed for two more! We were especially impressed with the fantastic quality of the service and the cleanliness of everything including the rooms, swimming pool, sauna, common areas, and especially the restaurant and kitchen (which offers a view of everything the chefs are doing through a large window from the restaurant seating area)! The food was great and I noticed the high quality of the ingredients used, many of which are organic and cultivated on the property grounds, including their superior coffee! I strongly recommend this hotel for getaways of all kinds, as we found ourselves rejuvenated in mind, body, and soul by our stay at the Hotel Buenos Aires in Barichara.

5. Hotel Mi Monaco

Km 7 via Armenia - Pueblo Tapao Vereda La Revancha, Armenia 630001 Colombia
Excellent
72%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 43 reviews

Hotel Mi Monaco

Hotel en el departamento del Quindío. Mi Monaco es el lugar ideal para descansar y entrar en contacto con la naturaleza, con la mejor atencion personalizada y gran variedad de actividades en uno de los espacios turisticos mas visitados de Colombia. Su ubicacion privilegiada a solo 4 km del Parque del Cafe y 12 km de Armenia, hacen de Hotel Mi Monaco uno de los alojamientos favoritos de los visitantes del Quindio

Great little gem in Armenia area!

Reviewed By Kim M

I stayed here 2 nights as part of a gadventure tour, and it was a lovely stay! My room was El Doble, was nice size, clean and had a hammock on the balcony. The owners and staff were fantastic, and loved the outdoor eating area. Great to go for a swim and hot tub. Only small complaint was kinda suprised it was so close to road, so sometimes heard traffic.

6. El Retorno Resort

Vereda el Roble Guatape Finca El Retorno, Guatape 053840 Colombia
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 40 reviews

El Retorno Resort

At El Retorno Resort we have two cabins: for 6 and 10 people. The cabins are european green home style. There is grass on top of the roof. They are fully equipped. If the person wants to cook in there, we have all the necessary stuff in the kitchen, eventhough we have at place BJ's Menu Restaurant. Chef BJ from Puerto Rico is the owner and he prepares gourmet international plates. This place is all sorrounded by nature, ideal for relaxation. We breathe pure air, and here you can get away from the noisy city. Exotic birds come to visit us, and the scenery is just beautiful!

MUST STAY HERE BEAUTIFUL VIEW GREAT HOSPITALITY

Reviewed By kelbetancur

This private cabana resort was amazing. The rooms were clean and bathrooms had toiletries very cabin modern feel. Plenty of towels and blankets. Theres a restaurant inside the villa called BJS owned by the resort he is a superb chef the food is top notch. We rented out both cabanas for my friends and family that were coming from the U.S to celebrate our wedding and everyone had a blast. Blanca and Bj were super attentive and the location is safe. I can't say it enough we have found our home away from home and will always stay here while we visit Guatape again.

7. The Plantation House Salento

Calle 7 No. 1-04, Salento 631020 Colombia
Excellent
37%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
12%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 322 reviews

The Plantation House Salento

Nestled in the foothills of the Andes, halfway between the towns of Armenia and Pereira, Salento is in the heart of Colombian coffee country. Conveniently located some 6-8 hours by bus from Medellin, 7-9 hours from Bogota and 4-5 hours from Cali, Salento is the perfect stop off point to explore Colombia´s coffee country. And when you are in Salento, Plantation House (only 5 blocks from the main plaza) is the best location for you to stay. The original Plantation House (PH 1) is a 100 year old coffee plantation house that offers small dormitory and private accommodation with and without ensuite bathrooms, lounge and kitchen facilities. Plantation House Two (PH 2) is a renovated traditional style farmhouse set in 2 acres of land and is literally across the road from the original Plantation House. This also offers both small dormitory and private accommodation with and without ensuite bathrooms. Both Plantation Houses have gas fired hot water systems. Amongst the many services we offer our guests are WIFI, free internet, kitchen facilities, free coffee, book exchanges and book shop PLUS the best most current and accurate tourist information in Salento. In both the Plantation Houses new kitchen and social areas with fireplaces have been constructed. The Plantation Houses have extensive gardens, with a myriad of flowers and native trees and of course a few coffee plants, hammocks and WIFI access.

Good hostel with very nice coffee tour

Reviewed By Erik K

Great hostel. The bed was good, the shower was hot and all accomodations were there. The hostel just has a very nice and relaxed atmosphere. The owner Tim (or Don Eduardo) has his own coffee plantation where he grows traditional coffee. His coffee tour is a real recommendation, he has a lot of knowledge about coffee and tells it in a very pleasant way. Also there are a lot of cool dogs that love a bit of attention!

8. El Laurel Finca Agroturistica

Km7 Via Montenegro-Quimbaya, Quimbaya 634020 Colombia
Excellent
85%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
8%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

El Laurel Finca Agroturistica

Amazing tours

Reviewed By danieloyr

Very beautiful house, very clean, they have always coffee in the morning, the "tours" were outstanding, very peaceful nights, hot water and a restaurant with great food, it's easy to find and they have comfortable beds, super friendly Manager and crew.

9. Casa Hotel Alto del Coronel

Carrera 2a 1 - 61 Esquina. Salento (Quindío), Salento 631020 Colombia
Excellent
69%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Casa Hotel Alto del Coronel

This old house was initially a rural dwelling. For this reason it is surrounded by wide corridors that allow to contemplate, constantly, the peaceful landscape of its mountains, or the land, with its orchards and fruit trees. Then it was rebuilt and converted into a hotel, without letting it lose the characteristics that over time have credited it as a patrimonial dwelling of the Municipality. Being located in a peripheral street of the municipality, the hotel house "Alto del Coronel" benefits from the tranquility and the mountainous landscape of its surroundings. To satisfy some complementary and recreational demands, it also counts on this town of great environmental, historical and cultural merits. The hotel house has 2 independent housing units (2 suites, 4 rooms), 2 independent dining rooms, a common living room, a separate viewpoint of the house, equipped with comfortable hammocks; (Collections of music (boleros, ballads, classical, tropical Cuban, Brazilian, etc.), a collection of Life magazines in Spanish, books to enjoy reading moments (about our region, and The possibilities of enjoying in full a people whose identity and culture have not been altered, despite the renewing impetus of modernity and tourism.This semi-natural way of life allows guests to ride around the town or participate in horseback riding Which go to nearby natural sites, such as the Cocora Valley, starting from the hotel itself.

Great place to stay in Salento

Reviewed By JosephCartaphilus

The hotel is a totally rebuilt colonial house, but it still preserves all its charm. Especially because the owner has spent a lot of time and effort fixing every detail of the decoration (a bit kitsch). It's a bit pricey if compared with other options (e.g. La Eliana, which would be my alternative recommendation), but it's totally worth it. Moreover, the breakfast is abundant. The housekeeper is a nice person and he will help you with everything you need. Perfect for a couple who wants a calm and relax weekend.

10. Cabana Darius

Plaza Prinicpal, Capurgana 278017 Colombia
Excellent
97%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 133 reviews

Cabana Darius

You find us 12 minutes away from the center of Capurgana. Our mission is to make you feel like you're home. You will enjoy the best service and food you can taste in whole Colombia. We include accommodation and food and also following activities: Sapzurro y la Miel Panamá. Aguacate y Playa Soledad. Long walk to the swimming pools of the gods and the Coquerita. Long walk to the waterfalls 'el cielo'.

Highly recommend

Reviewed By MarenS273

This place is amazing. You're surrounded by nature and beautiful people. Super comfortable rooms and common areas. The place feels like home from the very beginning. Also, the food is DELICIOUS. Couldn't be happier with my stay at Cabaña Darius. I would highly recommend it to others.

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