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Finca Carpe Diem Ecolodge
Our Ecolodge is a hidden gem for hiking and relaxation lovers in Paso del Mango, near Minca. We offer three swimming pools, magnificent views over endless forests and river access from the house. There are lots of hikes you can make (short and long, guided or on your own). We also provide yoga classes, massages and farm-to-table meals.
-The lodge is located right within our farm and nature reserve. You will be surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests on every side. – We are committed to social and environmental goals. For example, we are undertaking a tree planting project. Also, all our staff lives in the village nearby and we work with locally manufactured ingredients, often from our own farm. – Important: you will be on a Colombian finca. There is loooots of space and nature on all sides. You will find a peaceful, relaxing and comfortable environment that is hard to find elsewhere.
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About the experience in: Santa Marta, Colombia
Netherlands
My stay at Carpe Diem was great! I volunteered as a salsa instructor and the work was great. The hours were as agreed upon. The meals were also amazing. I recommend staying at Carpe Diem!
2 days ago
About the experience in: Santa Marta, Colombia
Mexico
Una experiencia linda! Los tiempos son respetados y aunque recepción puede ser algo complicado al inicio, uno entiende y se adapta conforme pasa el tiempo :)
Comidas deliciosasssss y las instalaciones son más que increíbles.
José y María son un amor y me sentí muy bienvenida!
10 days ago
About the experience in: Santa Marta, Colombia
Colombia
La verdad no me sentí bienvenida. No había nadie del staff para recibirme, solo otrxs voluntarios, los 2 primeros días estuve completamente sola en recepción, no tuve un entrenamiento adecuado y eran muchas tareas en el turno. Al acabar mi primer turno me faltó hacer una cosa, y recibí un mensaje de regaño por no haberlo hecho. Luego me cambiaron de habitación porque mi cama no estaba bloqueada entonces tuve que mover mis cosas al hacer el check-in de esa cama, fue una situación muy incomoda. Por ultimo, la experiencia no fue para nada ecosostenible, usan demasiado papel innecesariamente.
about 1 month ago
Nele replied
Primero que todo lamentamos mucho que tu voluntariado aquí no haya cumplido tus expectativas; sin embargo, es necesario aclarar algunos puntos, 1) si es cierto que al momento de tu llegada no se encontraba la encargada del hotel porque justamente ese día tuvo dos días de descansos, pero el chico de recepción Uber te recibió y dio una explicación sobre las tareas del voluntariado.
2) Se tomó la decisión de terminar tu voluntariado por no mantener una comunicación asertiva con tus compañeros.
About the experience in: Santa Marta, Colombia
Morocco
Finca Carpe Diem is a beautiful place to stay, perfect if you're looking for a break from the city and party life.
I do wish there had been better communication and more opportunities to get to know the staff.
about 1 month ago
Nele replied
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad you enjoyed the beauty and tranquility of Finca Carpe Diem — it's truly a special place to disconnect and recharge away from the hustle of city and party life.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding communication and volunteers-staff connection. Creating a warm, welcoming environment is very important to us, and we’ll take your comments to heart as we continue working to improve that aspect of the experience.
About the experience in: Santa Marta, Colombia
Sweden
I loved the place, work was reasonable and I truly connected with the nature! Also the food was amazing! Absolutely worth it and a great experience! My only heads up is that the employees are not very welcoming and even a bit rude some of them. But the owner is amazing and everything else as well!
about 2 months ago
Nele replied
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We're very happy to hear that you loved the place, enjoyed the food, found the work reasonable, and felt a strong connection with nature — that means a lot to us.