Nestled within one of Colombia’s protected nature reserves, Owl’s Watch was created from a deep commitment to conservation and a desire to share the beauty of the Rio Blanco Reserve with a small number of guests.
Combining thoughtfully designed eco-cabins and immersive nature experiences, the retreat offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with the natural world in complete tranquility.
OUR OPINION:
Owl's Watch offers a peaceful and immersive stay in Colombia's Coffee Region, with excellent birdwatching and a unique setting within the Rio Blanco Reserve.
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Owl's Watch Nature Retreat
Owl's Watch Nature Retreat
Owl's Watch Nature Retreat
Owl's Watch Nature Retreat
Owl's Watch Nature Retreat
Owl's Watch Nature Retreat
Rooms
The retreat offers a collection of private eco-cabins nestled into the mountainside, each with sweeping views of the Andes. Thoughtfully designed to blend with the surrounding forest, the cabins feature wood-burning fireplaces, private outdoor hot tubs, and spacious balconies overlooking the landscape.
Location
Located within the renowned Rio Blanco Reserve on the outskirts of Manizales, Owl’s Watch is surrounded by 85 hectares of protected cloudforest in the Central Andes. The reserve is known for its diverse birdlife and natural beauty, attracting birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.
Food and drink
The restaurant serves hearty homemade cuisine inspired by international ingredients, with dishes ranging from American classics to Asian-inspired specialties. Meals are carefully prepared and enjoyed overlooking the valley and the surrounding forest.
Facilities and activities
Guests can explore the forest trails, join guided birdwatching activities, enjoy hiking, yoga, and meditation, relax with spa treatments, or discover the reserve’s enchanting cloudforest ecosystem.
Tour ideas in Zona Cafetera
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Owl's Watch Nature Retreat as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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El Nido del Cóndor
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Hacienda Termales La Quinta
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Hacienda Venecia
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Zona Cafetera and nearby places
- Medellín 131 kilometers away
- Bogotá 162 kilometers away
- Villa de Leyva 221 kilometers away
- The Pacific Coast 251 kilometers away
- Los Llanos 241 kilometers away
- San Agustín 368 kilometers away
- Caribbean Coast 592 kilometers away
- Cartagena 593 kilometers away
- Santa Marta 700 kilometers away
- Tayrona National Park 711 kilometers away