Let's plant a tree as a family!
We created the first forest "Quye-Cuhuba", which in the Muisca language means "Family Forest", as an example of the reforestation program we want to implement for the 2 hectares of watershed we have in La Esperanza GEI. We planted more than 50 trees of the native species Pink Cedar ( Cedrela fissilis ), African Tulip ( Spathodea campanulata ), Myrtle ( Myrcianthes leucoxyla ), Rose Apple ( Syzgium jambos ) and Oak ( Quercus robur ), seeking to regenerate the habitat of local fauna and flora. Each donor makes the financial commitment to support the planted tree until adulthood, receiving an annual report on its status. The sustainable management that will be given to these forests includes comprehensive weed control, organic fertilization and formative and flowering pruning.
Let's go on an adventure!
Nearby Towns
Mountain Biking
Waterfalls
The region offers great adventures, including day and night routes for mountain biking enthusiasts, exploring waterfalls and caves, visiting viewpoints and historical sites, engaging in extreme sports, and hiking. The proximity to places like Chicamocha Canyon, Barichara, Villa de Leyva and its Dinosaur Valley, the La Candelaria Desert, the Paipa Hot Springs, and Boyacá's most picturesque villages makes it possible to offer guided tours to the most iconic locations in the departments of Boyacá and Santander. Ask about the La Esperanza GEI's tours and complementary activities.
Let's learn about traditional cuisine!
The regional cooking is one of the most varied and delicious of Colombia. With our community support focus, we count on all the ancestral knowledge and the best healthy recipes to share in workshops, field trips and gastronomic evenings. With ingredients from the region, and the condiments and know-how of our grandmothers, La Esperanza IEF invites you to develop your culinary talent in our firewood kitchen and stone oven.
Let's explore the Water Cave!
Within the property, nature has rewarded us with an unforgettable experience that we want to share with you if you are a lover of adventure and caving. La Esperanza GEI features a Paleolithic cave approximately 80 meters long, with passages of medium difficulty. The experience begins with an access trail and ends with an activity that strengthens teamwork and family interaction. This adventure is available for children and adults.
Learning to be self-sufficient
Through practical workshops, you'll learn how to make toiletries such as soap, shampoo, and toothpaste using 100% natural ingredients. We also offer courses on the production of dairy products, such as cheese, kumis, and yogurt. You'll be able to produce your own sausages, process jams, preserves, and pickles, among other things. At Esperanza GEI, we hope that after your stay, you'll have learned to be self-sufficient and meet some of your needs in a simple, healthy, and affordable way.
Let's learn about Green Building!
La Esperanza GEI will feature four sustainably built cabins using local materials such as wattle and daub, wood, and cob. Through innovative designs, we'll show you construction examples that can be replicated in any region of Colombia. We'll feature a treehouse, the "Nest House," a house nestled in the earth, the "Hobbit House," a beautiful "Peasant House," and the picturesque "Hydrogen House." Each cabin features a rainwater harvesting system and separate management of gray and black water. We invite you to spend the night in one of them and enjoy the benefits of a sustainable and environmentally responsible space.