Bogotá is a city of museums, gallery openings and some of Latin America's most exciting restaurants. Yet, with its eight million inhabitants and its setting 2,600 metres above sea level, it is also a vibrant city that can feel overwhelming at times. Many travellers arrive for a wedding, a business trip or a visit to the Gold Museum, and leave wishing they had discovered somewhere nearby where they could simply slow down.
That place exists. Approximately one hour from the city, beyond the eastern mountains, the road winds down towards the valley of Ubaque. Set amid the natural beauty of the region, close to the Sacred Lagoon, AlmazewÁ welcomes its guests into three private villas, each offering its own way to experience the mountains.
Three Villas, Three Ways to Experience the Mountains
AlmazewÁ is a Luxury Wellness BioHotel where each villa is a private world, thoughtfully designed for two.
Lord S. Ville, with 79 m² of private space, opens onto the surrounding landscape through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. A bathtub enclosed in glass faces the mountain peaks, a fireplace sets the mood as evening falls, and a suspended catamaran-style net offers a unique place to lie back and watch the first light unfold over the mountains.
Xie Ville, with 75 m², invites you to unwind in its heated outdoor jacuzzi beneath the open sky, with views of Mount Güinto and the lake. As evening falls, the fireplace brings warmth and intimacy to the space.
Tyzhy Ville, with 100 m², opens onto its own heated swimming pool, an outdoor shower that awakens the senses and a fireplace for evenings beneath the stars.
Every villa has a king-size bed and a private bathroom, and breakfast is included each morning. Our à la carte menu is prepared to order with fresh, organic ingredients, some of them harvested from our own garden.
Inspired by the Five Elements
At the heart of AlmazewÁ is a philosophy inspired by the five elements: water, air, ether, fire and earth. Each finds expression in the architecture, the surroundings and the experiences we offer our guests.
The architecture, designed by Thomas Cravero, blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Concrete, glass and wood create a dialogue with the mountain, allowing natural light, the landscape and the surrounding stillness to become part of the experience.
Wellness here is not a schedule to follow. It is a massage inspired by the element of your choice, enjoyed in the privacy of your villa. It is a guided walk to the Sacred Lagoon, a fire ritual beneath the stars, or dinner at La Islita, an intimate island dining experience, thoughtfully arranged for two and illuminated by torchlight. Alternatively, the same intimate dining experience can be created on your own terrace, surrounded by candles and petals. These experiences are available by prior arrangement.
The Journey Is Part of the Experience
The drive from Bogotá is an experience in itself. The route winds through the eastern mountains, passing near the Sanctuary of Guadalupe and crossing the Cruz Verde páramo, a high-altitude Andean ecosystem known for its distinctive frailejones, open skies and drifting mist.
The wider region is also home to La Chorrera, Colombia's highest stepped waterfall, and the picturesque valley of Choachí, both worth discovering during your stay.
The final approach reveals the Sacred Lagoon of Ubaque, a place deeply connected to the ancestral history and spiritual traditions of the Muisca people. Just beyond it, AlmazewÁ offers a secluded retreat surrounded by the natural beauty of the Andes.
If you prefer not to drive, our concierge can arrange a private round-trip transfer from Bogotá.
What to Do, and What Not to Do
Days at AlmazewÁ are generally warm, while evenings bring the cool mountain air and the perfect excuse to light the fireplace.
You might join one of our guided walks, offered as an additional service, to the Sacred Lagoon or the viewpoints of Mount Guayacundo and Mount Güinto. You might also discover the region's coffee-growing traditions, go horseback riding or spend a peaceful morning birdwatching. Or you might choose to do none of these things at all, allowing the water, the fire and the view to set the pace.
There is no itinerary to complete and nowhere else you need to be.
Planning Your Stay
AlmazewÁ is an ideal retreat before or after a stay in Bogotá, a private escape for couples, an intimate celebration or simply a few days to reconnect with yourself.
Our concierge will help you create a stay tailored to your preferences, coordinating your arrival, dietary requirements, massages, private dinners and local experiences.
Write to us on WhatsApp at +57 300 191 0671, or discover our three private villas at almazewa.com.co.
AlmazewÁ Luxury Wellness BioHotel · A private sanctuary in the Colombian Andes, approximately one hour from Bogotá.
