Explore Villa Maria Tayrona, an eco lodge by Tayrona National Park

Villas and rooms

Thatched bungalows in the rainforest with views of the jungle and the Caribbean Sea.

• Elevated wooden jungle bungalow with thatched roof, sun deck, and guest standing by the railing at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Woman standing on the wooden balcony of an elevated thatched-roof bungalow at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Bungalow bedroom at Villa Maria Tayrona with king bed, canopy drapes, and balcony overlooking tropical treetops and sea.
• Two-story bamboo bungalow with a thatched roof nestled in the lush jungle at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Elevated bamboo bungalow with a thatched roof and balcony hammock nestled in lush jungle at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Thatched-roof wooden bungalow nestled on a lush jungle hillside at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Two-story bamboo bungalow with a thatched roof nestled on a tropical hillside at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Woman working on a laptop from a wooden canopy bed with breakfast served nearby at Villa Maria Tayrona.

The hilltop pool

A hilltop pool overlooking the jungle and the sea, with breakfast served poolside.

• Aerial view of a guest relaxing poolside by a blue striped swimming pool with breakfast at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Aerial view of the swimming pool and thatched bungalows surrounded by dense tropical jungle at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Aerial top-down view of a guest resting at the edge of the blue swimming pool with white loungers at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Woman in a sun hat enjoying breakfast beside the swimming pool at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Aerial top-down view of a blue swimming pool surrounded by thatched-roof bungalows and tropical jungle at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Woman in a straw hat enjoying a poolside breakfast with fresh fruit and pancakes at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Aerial view of a guest relaxing poolside at Villa Maria Tayrona beside a blue tiled swimming pool.
• Aerial view of the swimming pool and thatched cabanas surrounded by lush jungle at Villa Maria Tayrona.

Food at Villa Maria

Fresh Caribbean seafood, Colombian dishes and tropical breakfasts from Kásankala, the lodge restaurant.

• Syrup drizzled over a stack of fresh strawberry pancakes by the swimming pool at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Gourmet seafood dish with fish, shrimp, and mussels in broth served on a white plate at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Gourmet seafood stew with prawns, mussels, and clams in rich sauce served at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Hand sprinkling grated cheese over a fresh garden salad in a white bowl at an open-air restaurant table.
• Crispy breaded shrimp dish drizzled with savory sauce on a decorative plate at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Gourmet meat medallions with fries and fresh salad served with rich sauce poured table-side at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Granola breakfast bowl with fresh strawberries and bananas served outdoors at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Pancakes drizzled with chocolate, fresh orange juice, and coffee served poolside on a wooden tray.

Caribbean beaches

Beaches of the Caribbean coast near Tayrona National Park, also a setting for weddings.

• Colorful hammock hanging under a thatched bamboo hut overlooking a sandy Caribbean beach and wooden boats.
• Striped hammock hanging under a thatched bamboo shelter on a sandy Caribbean beach with fishing boats.
• Aerial view of turquoise Caribbean waves crashing against a sandy beach bordered by lush green rainforest canopy.
• Thatched beach hut and traditional wooden canoe on a quiet Caribbean shore near Tayrona National Park.
• Bride and groom kissing on a sandy Caribbean beach near lush coastal hills in Tayrona.
• Bride and groom receiving a traditional indigenous blessing during a wedding ceremony near Tayrona National Park.
• Bride and groom receiving a traditional indigenous ceremony blessing on the beach near Tayrona.
• Beach wedding ceremony with a white fabric arch and guests along the Caribbean coast near Tayrona.

Wildlife

Howler monkeys, hummingbirds, macaws and other wildlife around the lodge.

• Hummingbird feeding from a red nectar feeder in the lush jungle gardens at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Close-up of a vibrant blue-and-yellow macaw perched among dense green palm leaves in the jungle.
• Peacock displaying its vibrant fan of feathers against lush tropical greenery at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• A hummingbird hovers mid-air with wings and white tail fanned wide against a lush, colorful background.
• Close-up of a blue and white hummingbird hovering mid-air against a vibrant blurred floral background.
• A black howler monkey perched on a tree branch surrounded by lush tropical green foliage.
• Close-up of a vibrant blue and green hummingbird perched on a twig amidst lush jungle foliage at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Wild howler monkeys with babies foraging in tropical tree branches near Villa Maria Tayrona.

Jungle and gardens

The tropical forest of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta foothills and the lodge gardens.

• Aerial top-down view of thatched-roof eco-bungalows immersed in the lush green rainforest canopy at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Stone garden pathway under a wooden pergola with pink bougainvillea flowers at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• A woman walking along a stone pathway under a wooden pergola draped in pink bougainvillea at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Ancient-style face carved into a large boulder in the lush jungle at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Stone pathway winding through palm trees and vibrant tropical gardens under a bright blue sky at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Carved stone petroglyph surrounded by lush jungle foliage near Villa Maria Tayrona.
• Bride in a white lace dress walks across a suspension bridge surrounded by lush jungle foliage at Villa Maria Tayrona.
• A woman carrying a bag walks along a stone pathway lined with vibrant yellow foliage at Villa Maria Tayrona.

Live camera

A live camera at Villa Maria Tayrona streams the view from the lodge over the jungle canopy to the Caribbean Sea in real time.