The food was great and the staff were welcoming and kind. The location felt very remote and was perfect for relaxing!

Stayed in July 2025

Just a heads-up for anyone planning this trip. The route between these two locations can be pretty challenging. It's advisable to check recent road reports before heading out. Be prepared for some tricky driving conditions. But it's handable.

Wow, this place looks incredible for nature lovers! I can totally see myself getting lost in the scenery and just breathing in the fresh air. It seems like the perfect spot to escape the everyday hustle. I'm definitely adding this to my list of places to go again.

Stayed in June 2025

The road is a bit sketchy when arriving, better to get a moto than a 4x4. It’s worth it when you arrive.

We loved our stay at Mano Verde! It was so comfortable and welcoming. The food was delicious and plentiful. They had routes for hikes available and were happy to call you a moto whenever. We didn’t want to leave!

Stayed in April 2025

One of our favorite places that we stayed in all of Colombia! Beautiful rooms, great food and lots of activities nearby. I wish we had more time here!

Stayed in February 2025

The ride up with a 4x4 was quite bumpy, so we recommend staying for several nights to truly enjoy the experience and make the journey worthwhile.

A true hidden gem in the heart of nature! Mano Verde offers breathtaking jungle views, incredible birdwatching (yes, plenty of toucans!), and peaceful hike to waterfall. We loved the warm welcome from the so friendly team, the cozy room with hot shower and the delicious food. Pure paradise for nature lovers — can’t recommend it enough! We consciously chose this eco-friendly hostel to travel sustainably — and didn’t miss a single bit of comfort. If you’re especially interested in the birdwatching tour, it’s best to check in advance to make sure it’s available during your stay.

Stayed in March 2025

- little possibility to hang clothes - wood cracks loudly - no fridge or place to prepare your own food

- amazing view and sounds from nature - very good food, everyone eats dinner together - bid dorms - tap water is safe to drink

Stayed in March 2025

Location, staff, the wooden house, the dorms, the excellent food and joint meals (also vegetarian alternative): everything of highest standard. Valentin and his team (including the two dogs) are wonderful and the place is in the middle of nature/wildlife: hikes are varied and you can watch/hear many birds and see beautiful sunsets. The 40 minute ride by mototaxi to the hostel is great, a little adventure included. I will definitely come back, but then stay longer!

Stayed in February 2025

Being a wooden building, if anyone walks around at night it is very echoey. Quiet time starts at 10pm which is good but best to use earplugs.

Beautiful views, lovely staff, lots of places to relax and enjoy nature. Good starting point for walks such as el jaguar. Meals were homemade and high quality, and it was nice to eat at the table with everyone else. Great place for nature lovers and those who enjoy peace and quiet.

Stayed in February 2025

The way the floors are built makes for a very noisy night. Every step someone takes on the second floor sounds like they are jumping up and down right next to your bed. As with everywhere around Minca, the bugs are everywhere. Bug spray not optional. There is also a whole main common room that is kind of a weird dead space, would like to see them make that area a little more inviting.

Location is great and quite an adventure to get to. Before you book you should be aware that it’s a gnarly 40m moto ride to get up there. Once you’re up there though, THE FOOD IS INCREDIBLE. There was also a nice social atmosphere so it was easy to meet people to go on the hikes around the area with. This was the perfect place to have a super mellow weekend. Clean showers, clean rooms, good WiFi.

Stayed in February 2025

only thing is that it can be a bit noisy, but that could have been me - as i tried to do some work in between. Put in earplugs and you´re ready to go

The staff, the place, the surroundings, the adventure and what i LOVE is that you become a family with the together dinners. It really is a big plus for a solo traveller to have a set dinner time, in order to bond with the other travellers

Stayed in February 2025

This hostel doesn't put a foot wrong. The surroundings are beautiful, the rooms are comfy, the building itself is gorgeous and spotless, the food is excellent and served communally at a single large table. To make things even better, the prices are extremely reasonable. You can hike there from Minca or Cuchilla San Lorenzo. Most people get here with moto taxis.

Stayed in February 2025

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Very nice authentic staff, excellent food, crazy beautiful location, great for hikes

Stayed in February 2025

The access to the hostel is quite tricky, so take care to organize it according to your abilities.

Helena and the other staff were so nice, it was a real pleasure! Bathroom, dorm and other services on a high standard! The view from the porch was one of the most amazing of my life. The wildlife in the area is really exciting, although you have to walk a little to enter more remote areas.

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing food, Thank you

Stayed in February 2025

A bit far from minca

Great view, building only few years old, great food at affordable price , great staff

Stayed in January 2025

Super beautiful view and very relaxing place. Staff is very nice and food very good. It takes however around 45min in motobike or van to reach the place. You can hike to the Jaguar waterfall or do a bird watching tour.

Stayed in January 2025

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This place exceeded my expectations by far. It is a place to truly find peace and disconnect from the rest of the world. The staff is super friendly and helps you with anything you need. We ended up staying for a week here! Moreover for an additional reasonable charge they will prepare you breakfast lunch and dinner. The food is outstandingly good and super healthy. I’d definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed in January 2025

We didn't plan more time here. It would also have been great to telework from here for some days. Next time!

This was our best accommodation in all of Colombia. The view and the calm of the place are just stunning. Stay at least two days to benefit to the fullest. The team there made it a really special experience. They were super inclusive and welcoming. Don't miss the bird watching, the guide is a real local coffee farmer who grew up with the birds. We also enjoyed the great and affordable food (local but veggi friendly), the fresh and drinkable mountain water, and the great coffee breaks with amazing sweets. This place really made our travel special!

Stayed in August 2024

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It's a really peaceful place and feels like this place will be really popular in a year or so. Great to see birds but best between 6-8am. Well worth trying to come in the morning at this time of year July/Aug as it sometimes rains in the afternoon. Wish I'd stay 2 nights rather than one. Just to note you can do the cerro Kennedy hike and people usually stay the night further near the peak at two hostels there. It's about 4hrs ish to those hostels. You could do it in a day but you'd need to get up early. I didn't have time.

Stayed in July 2024

I found the place a bit too pricy for colombian standarts, and I was charged double for scrambled eggs because they used the double quantity of eggs (?). I would say prices for food should be stated on the property's information. It is quite a detour from the path to Cerro Kennedy, so I advise taking that into account if that's the final destination.

This is a nice, clean and quiet place, surrounded by nature, and great to trekk to the Jaguar waterfall. The rooms are quite comfortable as well. What I enjoyed the most was the staff, that was very joyful and helpful :) The food was delicious.

Stayed in March 2024

I was in doubt when I found out how far from Minca this location is (from Minca bus terminal 45min by moto) but it was one of the best decisions and favorite stays in Colombia! Staff was very kind (Doris and two girls on their workaway, thank you for everything!), I was lucky enough that on the 1th night I was the only one in the dorm (which btw offers amazing view over Sierra Nevada!), food was really good, place is quite,... so make sure you will come for more than one night :)

Stayed in March 2024

We enjoyed everything about Mano Verde. The location is absolutely stunning. It is so peaceful there. I loved the quiet of the place and the attention give to all the little details regarding service. I also loved the fact that the place is relatively small (but they are expanding!) Food is amazing and everyone was always so smiley. Awesome place to rest and also to discover the region.

Stayed in March 2024

Breathtaking view. Clean and very relaxing place. Very nice volunteers. Good food!

Stayed in January 2024

Because the house is constructed of wood (which is nice), the floor creaks and I was awake with the first person who got up.

You must go there if you are looking for a quiet place with a stunning view and delicious food. You just need to lie in the hammock or do some hiking in the mountains. The stuff gives you a map with some outdoor activities to do around on your own (you'll have the waterfall nearly for yourself ;) You have hot shower and clean bathrooms. A further plus: the stuff speaks english! You'll easily want to extend your stay there.

Stayed in February 2024