Colombia
Green Oriental Resort
A nature resort in the Andean foothills of La Vega.
- Price on request
- Up to 60 guests
- 17 bedrooms
- 17 bathrooms
- Personally visited
What it feels like
A few quiet notes on the stay.
Domes, cabins and suites are spread through the forest above La Vega, each with its own private jacuzzi or outdoor bath. The design is oriental — wood, soft lines, lanterns — set against the green of the Cundinamarca hills.
Days move slowly between the pools, the waterfall and long meals at Budhi, the resort's restaurant. Mornings open onto birdsong; Bogotá is about an hour away by road when you want it, or a quick helicopter transfer when you don't.
The place
Stay details
The essentials, considered.
Guests
60
Bedrooms
17
Bathrooms
17
Inside
- Private jacuzzis
- Two pools
- Waterfall
- Budhi restaurant
- Bird watching
- Helicopter transfer
- Corporate retreats
A gentle next step
Ready to stay here?
A few quiet things worth knowing
How the stay tends to unfold.
Getting there
It's a little off the main road. A rental car makes the days much easier, and the drive in is part of the slowing down.
The pace
The quiet tends to surprise people in a good way. By the second morning, most guests stop checking their phones quite so often.
The rhythm
Three nights tends to feel better than two. The second day is usually when it lands.
Who it tends to suit
Where this place usually lands well.
- Couples slowing down together
- Anyone stepping out of city pace
- Design-led travellers with quiet taste
- Travellers who want to be closer to nature
And honestly
If nightlife or resort activity is what you have in mind, another stay will probably feel more natural.
A calm look at how you'd arrive
Arrival
Arrival is uncomplicated
You'll be met on arrival by a driver who knows the route, the shortcuts and the rhythm of the city. Nothing to arrange in the moment.
- Private transfer arranged through the stay
Essentials
Daily life is easy here
Best time
When it feels its best
- Dry December – March
- Warm coastal breeze
- Cooler evenings inland
Good to know
You'll feel prepared
The area
La Vega sits in the western foothills of Cundinamarca, about an hour from Bogotá. The climate is warm and green — coffee country edging into cloud forest, with rivers and waterfalls close by.
Best for
Travellers looking to slow down close to Bogotá — honeymoons, longer escapes, small group retreats and birdwatching trips fit naturally.
- Most stays arrange the airport transfer for you.
- Brief afternoon showers pass quickly in green season.
- Bazurto Market rewards curiosity and an early start.
- The Rosario Islands are a calm half-day escape.
Worth your time nearby
Places we'd send a friend.
Place
Bogotá
About an hour by road, or a short helicopter transfer arranged by the resort.
Experience
Cloud-forest birding
Early-morning walks from the property with a guide — Cundinamarca's western slopes are rich in tanagers, hummingbirds and mountain toucans.
Place
La Mesa & Anolaima
Small Andean towns nearby with markets, viewpoints and easy half-day outings.
Why this one joined Latitude12
We don't choose places because they photograph well. We choose places that still feel right on the third quiet morning. This one does.
— The Latitude12 team
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Pick your dates and confirm. Someone on our side checks every reservation by hand and writes to you the same day. If a different stay would suit you better, we'll usually say so.
- Free cancellation on most stays
- Confirmed by the property
- Answered personally — usually within a day
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