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Gonzalo Ecolodge
Gonzalo's ecolodge offers the best value to enjoy a little piece of paradise away from the rest of the world.
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Traveler's type
Perfect for travelers who want to experience the feeling of being alone in the world, by the sea, and surrounded by lush vegetation.
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Tom & Adrix
Tomplanmytrip's writersWe have been traveling to Colombia since 2015. We visited this ecolodge in January 2019.
Is this an ecolodge for you?
Find out why!
Guachalito is one of the most beautiful beaches in Colombia. This isolated place between the ocean and a lush jungle is a paradise untouched by human intervention. There are no buildings, restaurants, or roads. To enjoy it, you will have to book an all-inclusive stay in one of the ecolodges of the area. With Adrien, we visited several and Gonzalo’s ecolodge has the best offer in terms of price, quality, and experience.
- How to access Guachalito?
- How to organize your stay in Guachalito?
- How to be sure of the quality of your ecolodge?
- What to do in Guachalito?
- How to avoid paying too much for your ecolodge?
Why is it our favorite Ecolodge
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Best value
Because of its remoteness, a stay in Guachalito is expensive. In Gonzalo’s ecolodge, you will stay in simple but comfortable wooden cabins, for one of the best prices in the region.
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Animal Watching
Depending on the month of the year, you can watch whales (even from your hammock!), observe endemic bird species and poisonous frogs.
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Well laid out
The ecolodge is divided into 3 double cabins scattered in the middle of a flowery garden. In addition, this beachfront property has many common areas with hammocks for napping at any time of the day. You’ll feel at ease.
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Responsable
Gonzalo, the owner, received an award for his good practices in ecotourism. They also follow the guidelines for whale watching with minimal impact on their natural environment. Your money is well spent.
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Delicious meals
The food is delicious! Tasty fresh Pacific fish combined with local vegetables. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in your stay. You’ll look forward to every meal.
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Activities
In addition to wildlife viewing, you can go hiking, visit the nearby towns, go up rivers in traditional boats, take surfing lessons, go sardine fishing (April-May), and scuba dive. The ecolodge operates with reliable local guides and motorboats. You won’t get bored.
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Isolated
Many of the ecolodges in Guachalito are close to each other. This is not the ideal way to enjoy nature. Gonzalo’s ecolodge is located away from the others. You won’t have any neighbors!
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Stress-free
They organize everything from A to Z: transportation, activities, meals. Your job is to enjoy and take nice pictures.
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English
The staff and guides of the ecolodge do not speak English. However, you will be able to communicate with Gonzalo in English (better in writing) to organize your stay. He is also present in his ecolodge several months of the year.
Ecolodge’s offers
Use our online form to say what you want and then get a free quote.
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Whales season | 15/07 to 02/10
The humpback whales come to give birth in the Pacific waters. It is a unique experience to live. In addition to this excursion, your stay includes meals, your transportation by boat from Nuquí to the ecolodge, and 2 hikes in the area.
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Jungle plan | 01/01-14/07 & 03/10-31/12
Even outside the whale season, Guachalito is a magical place to visit. From January to February, the weather is often sunny, there are great waves to surf from April, and there are many excursions to organize! Your stay will include meals, your transportation by boat from Nuquí to the ecolodge, and 2 hikes in the area.
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Wooden cabins
The cabins are built with a palm roof and wooden structure, blending harmoniously with the landscape. There are three cabins with two rooms, each with independent bathroom. They can be adapted for single, double or multiple accommodations according to the needs of the visitors. Max 18 people. They have mosquito nets, solar energy and 3 hours of wifi per day.
PRICES
The prices below are for information purposes only and may change without notice. Use our form to contact Gonzalo and receive the final rates.
Prices change depending on the number of travelers and the date.
Whale Watching | 15/07/2022 – 02/10/2022
If you stay 3 nights:
- Solo traveler: 1,953,600 COP
- 2 travelers: 1,306,800 COP/pers
- 3+ travelers: 1,192,400 COP /pers
If you stay 4 nights:
- Solo traveler: 2,360,600 COP
- 2 travelers: 1,620,300 COP/pers
- 3+ travelers: 1,474,000 COP /pers
Jungle Plan | 01/01 – 14/07/2022 & 02/10 – 31/12/2022
If you stay 3 nights:
- Solo traveler: 1,614,800 COP
- 2 travelers: 1,137,400 COP/pers
- 3+ travelers: 1,023,000 COP /pers
If you stay 4 nights:
- Solo traveler: 2,021,800 COP
- 2 travelers: 1,450,900 COP/pers
- 3+ travelers: 1,304,600 COP /pers
Note
- The prices are a bit higher during the high season (17/12 – 16/01 & 08/04- 17/04).
- You’ll be able to organize the rest of the activity on site.
What’s included
- The boat trip from Nuquí to the ecolodge and back (40 min).
- Welcome drink.
- Accommodation.
- Three meals per day (it’s the same menu for everyone).
- Hike to Cascada del Amor with a local guide
- Hike to Termales with a local guide
- A whale watching experience by boat (if you book during the whale season)
Reserve your spot in advance
This ecolodge has only 6 rooms, and travelers usually book months in advance, especially during the high season.
Don’t procrastinate and contact Gonzalo 😉
⭐ Ecoldge’s reviews ⭐
I'm not the only one to love Gonzalo's ecolodge
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My wife and I had a fantastic week-long stay there, in this picturesque and very From our arrival at the hotel everything was perfect, the attention provided by its manager Alejandro, the reception of the owner of the place (Gonzalo) was incredible, they had everything ready for us, they received us with directions, all the explanation of the site, and the plans that we would make in our days of stay there. The food is delicious! The people in the kitchen are kind; they cook delicious food, and the menu is varied. The cleanliness of the rooms is excellent! The plans we made were perfect. We met many places with the right guide! I would come back a thousand times more! Great place and excellent staff!
5/5 on Tripadvisor -
It is the perfect place for what you are looking for. The site is beautiful. It has spectacular access to the beach. The food is excellent, and, above all, the service is excellent; everyone is always attentive and willing to take walks on the beach or in the jungle. We did several of these activities plus whale watching, which they arranged, and it was great. As for security, there is nothing to worry about, you can leave any valuables, and you will find them where you left them. The rooms are very comfortable, and the open-air shower is a must.
5/5 on Tripadvisor
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