Calanoa Jungle Lodge
the amazon, COLOMBIA
PERSONALITIES
Creatives. Bird watchers. Travelers looking to make a difference.
MOMENTS
Mystical Colombian Amazon. Natural architecture. Exploring with all senses. True wild. Giving back.
BEST VISITING MONTHS
The dry season is from July to December and is perfect for hiking. The rainy season is from January to June and is great for water-based activities and discovering nature from a canoe.
COST
WHY STAY
Calanoa Jungle Lodge is an art and adventure retreat in the heart of the Colombian Amazon. The space offers travelers a unique experience of connecting with the indigenous environment and cultures through creative workshops.
The lodge is located inside the Calanoa Natural Reserve on the banks of the Amazon River, close to indigenous villages of the Tikuna, Cocama, Huitoto, and Bora people, as well as Amacayacu Natural Park. Calanoa has been built with minimal impact to the Amazon forest using wood, raw earth, and ceramic in partnership with the local communities. Hardwood trees, fruits, and palms have been planted in order to supply building materials and food.
The owners, Diego and Marlene Sampler, have created the lodge and The Calanoa Amazonas Foundation to help conserve the biological and cultural diversity of the Amazon Region through sustainable tourism, art, community education, and research. The hotel is a place to truly experience the native environment and make a positive impact.
WHY WANDER
One of Calanoa’s most unique offerings is its arts program, focussed on interacting with nature and indigenous cultures through ceramics, photography, painting, sculpture, and environmental arts. See the Amazon through a new lens with a Photosynthesis Photography Workshop. Explore the natural fibers of the rainforest with the Fiber Arts Workshops.
Hike the Calanoa Natural Reserve and the Amacayacu National Park. Canoe through the ancient river. Fish. Camp deep in the forest. Go early morning bird watching. Visit indigenous communities, like Mocagua, the painted village. Learn about the Amazon’s medicinal plants.
INDULGE IN
Brazilian, Colombian, and Peruvian cuisine fuzed with ancient Amazonian traditions. Freshly baked bread.
GETTING THERE
Fly into Leticia, Colombia. Arrange a private or a public boat transfer to the lodge.
*Photos property of Calanoa + Guillaume AMAT
GET INVOLVED
The Calanoa Foundation intends to contribute to the conservation of the biological and cultural diversity of the Amazonian region, supporting the improvement of quality of life and sustainable development of the communities around The Calanoa Natural Reserve. To contribute to the awareness of environmental issues, the improvement of the quality of education and the quality of life, the Foundation's programs explore creative processes of regional communication, through visual and performing arts, communication design, the production of teaching materials and the support of local schools.
Contact us to find out how you can get involved!