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Aerial view of the stone house, stone path, pool and loungers among gardens, with forested mountains behind — 7.3 hectares (18 acres) of rewilded forest surround the house

Our own finca

Finca Gualivá

Finca Gualivá is a private rainforest villa two hours from Bogotá, reserved for one group at a time. It sleeps up to eight in three bedrooms, with a dedicated cook and butler included.

Owned by WhereNext’s founder, Gregg Bleakney, and run by the WhereNext DMC Colombia team.

Request a Proposal The story behind the villa

Where: Gualivá Valley, between La Vega and Sasaima, about two hours’ drive from Bogotá
Setting: 7.3 hectares (18 acres) of rewilded mid-altitude forest, a cacao and coffee farm
Climate: 1,200 meters (3,937 feet), about 27°C (80°F) year-round
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests in three bedrooms
Included: Full meals, a dedicated cook, a butler, evening turndown
Facilities: Solar-heated saltwater pool, 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) of private trails, river access, Starlink Wi-Fi
Exclusive use: One group at a time. No other guests.

Comfort in the wild

The villa sleeps up to 8 guests in three thoughtfully updated bedrooms. A solar-heated saltwater pool, open-air lounges, and fast Starlink Wi-Fi make it ideal for both unplugged escapes and remote working retreats.

Living room with a high bamboo ceiling and a log beam, cream sofas, a stone wall and a green cabinet — The living room, shared by one group at a time

Two loungers on a pale stone terrace beside a blue pool, with forested hills behind — The solar-heated saltwater pool

Covered veranda with a dining table and wicker chairs, a canvas lounge chair and a view across the lawn — The covered veranda, one of the house’s open-air lounges

Bedroom with a floral quilt and blue throw, a wicker chair and a window onto the garden, in a stone-walled room — One of three bedrooms, sleeping up to eight in all

House with a long veranda above a rock garden of boulders and cacti, with a forested peak beyond — The house stands 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) up the valley

The Gualivá River, a rocky stream in a forested valley, with a flat-topped escarpment on the horizon — The Gualivá River, which runs beside the property

Two Spectacled Parrotlets, green with pink bills, look out from a hole in a bamboo post, with pink bougainvillea below — Spectacled Parrotlets, among the birds seen on the property

Nature at the forefront

Situated between La Vega and Sasaima, the property has 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) of private trails through a native rainforest reserve, alongside the Gualivá River. Spot Vermilion flycatchers from the pool, hike through jungle paths, or nap in hammocks under the terrace.

A man in a cap watches birds through binoculars from a purple and yellow hammock on a veranda, with the words Hammock and Pool Birding across the frame. — Laid-back Birding at a Finca in the Colombian Andes1:34Watch on YouTubeWhereNext Original Video

The Birders Show traveled to Finca Gualivá to find the birds of the Colombian Eastern Andes. Most of the species were seen from the pool and the hammock.

Unmatched service

Every stay includes full-service hospitality. Our in-house team prepares daily meals with locally sourced ingredients, provides turndown service, and is available throughout your stay for anything you need.

Tailor-made experiences

Guided rainforest walks with our on-site caretaker and naturalist
Farm-to-table dining by the pool or under the stars
Birdwatching along private trails and the forest canopy
Honey tasting with local bee experts
Tejo, Colombia’s sport of beer and gunpowder

Community-first travel

Your stay supports jobs in rural Colombia, conservation of native rainforest, and partnerships with local artisans, farmers, and experts.

The chef, in an apron, and the butler stand together on the veranda of the house — The chef and the butler, who look after your group

This is not a hotel

There are no other guests. Just your group, cared for by our team, with the entire property as your backdrop.

Request a Proposal The story behind the villa