BioHabitat connects architecture with nature, offers accommodation and a breathtaking view in the heart of the Eje Cafetero in Colombia.
You only have to enter the lobby of Bio Habitat Hotel to be amazed by its 360-degree view, which allows you to appreciate the natural beauty of the Central and Western mountains in Colombia. Located just 30 minutes from El Eden airport in Armenia and 35 minutes from Pereira Matecaña airport, the hotel is an ideal based camp to visit the charming towns of Quindío, Filandia and Valle del Cocora declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Julián Escobar and Jorge Andrés González founded the hotel following the vision to connect their self with the best of Colombian nature. And it´s a dream come true! Bio Habitat Hotel is a collection of glass tree-house-style suites surrounded by lush forest. The master suites are the largest rooms and have an outdoor jacuzzi; in addition, their names correspond to the view from the place where each one is located: cordillera, ocaso, atardecer y serranía. On the other hand, the suites are similar to the previous ones, but without the outdoor jacuzzi.
But if you’re an adventure traveller who enjoy going deep into the forest, the aviaries are the ideal choice. These glass cubes are elevated above the three hectares of native forest that surround the hotel, and each one is named after the birds that can be spotted in the area: hummingbird, raccoon and toucan. The snowy cabin is the best option for families. This is a typical cabin of the coffee region that has been remodelled to receive groups of families or friends.
There’s an infinity pool, a wellness center, and a slow food restaurant, Basto, from chef María Clara Roa. Passionate about honest and conscious food, Maria Clara has been working to bring the best of our local cuisine to your table, making every region of Colombia her inspiration. BASTO reflects her work, respecting every local ingredient and making our culture the star of her dishes.
When booking a room, the hotel offers the option of adding experiences to your stay; local biologists lead these experiences. In this way, the habitantes (as they call their guests) can go bird watching, coffee picking and tasting, walk night trails in the native forest and visit the Bio trail, where they can learn in detail about the hotel’s sustainable processes.
It seems that the place is designed to take photos at every turn and share them on social media. Perhaps that’s why actresses, presenters and instagrammers have posted their best photos showing them enjoying the hotel.
At a time when climate and environmental activists are raising their voices, Bio Habitat understands the importance of consistency between its experiences and its operation. To this end, they have created different strategies, such as a compost bin in which 100 per cent of the organic waste is turned into compost that is then used by the guests themselves to plant native trees in a forest restoration project.
