Immerse yourself in nature at Estado Natural Ecolodge, about 46 kilometers (28.6 mi) west of Coveñas. You’ll find it hard not to enjoy nature on a pristine beach, snorkeling around the reefs of Isla Fuerte, canoeing through mangrove forests or the delta of the Sinú River, hiking to a tropical dry-forest private reserve or watching your feathered friends at Cienaga de Bañó, one of the top birdwatching spots in Colombia.

Stay in a one or two-story cabana (the two-story comes with a private kitchen) that has been constructed based on ancient indigenous, environmentally sustainable techniques. Be warned: that combined with environmentally friendly equals compost (waterless) toilets. (Although regular toilets are being installed in some of the cabanas).

Your money also goes toward supporting this 10-year-old eco-lodge that calls itself “a nature retreat that will hopefully teach you something.” They have been reforesting the local mangrove forests and teaching local children about environmental responsibility.

Location:
Playa del Viento, San Bernardo del Viento, Cordoba, Colombia
Coveñas, Colombia

Hotel Types:
Vacation rentals, Mini-hotel, Eco-friendly, Individual thatched cabins

This Hotel is: Budget

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities Restaurant, Luggage Storage, Airport Pickup - Extra Charge, Linens Included, Pets Allowed, Towels Included, Common Room, BBQ Area

Currencies accepted
Colombian Peso, US dollar

Getting There:
The closest national airport is more than an hour away in Monteria. The lodge is also accessible by private car or public bus.

Room Prices:
Lower:(Low-Season Prices) $15 per person for one-story cabana OR $18 per person for two-story cabana
Higher:(High-Season Prices) $25 per person for two-story cabana OR $20 per person for one-story cabana
Price Description:Prices do not include meals.

Contact Information:
Phone: (57) 300-230--7638
E-mail: info(at)remove-this.estado-natural.com
URL: www.estado-natural.com

By Tammy Portnoy

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Created: 21 Apr 2008

Updated: 05 May 2009

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