Mendihuaca · Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

A small hideaway between the Sierra Nevada jungle and the Caribbean breeze.

Jungle, river, Caribbean and good vibes.

A boutique place for ten guests at most: earth-built cabins on wheels, our own stretch of river and the quiet energy of Mendihuaca, minutes from Tayrona National Park.

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Tierra Magia cabin in the garden, palm-thatched roof
Tierra Magia cabin.
10guests at most
20 minon foot to the Poza Encantada
20 minon foot to where the river meets the sea
TayronaNational Park, minutes away
Cabins

Three cabins, each with a name.

Each cabin pairs the region's traditional earth-building techniques with a sustainable base on wheels and the comforts you actually want.

Inside Tierra Magia, bed with mosquito netTierra Magia private bathroomView from the bed in Tierra Magia
For couples

Tierra Magia

Ancestral elegance on wheels. Built in quincha (an earth-and-cane technique the region has used for centuries) with a thatched roof, raised on wheels and finished with quality fittings. Living earth architecture, with comfort.

COP 270,000per night, private double · with breakfast COP 280,000
  • Private use only
  • Private bathroom
  • Quincha walls, thatched roof
  • Breakfast optional
Selvática cabin under a palm treeBed with mosquito net in SelváticaFront of the Selvática cabin
Shared or as a family cabin

Selvática

Teak, caña lata cane and a traditional thatched roof, on a trailer base. Four single beds in two bunks, each with its own programmable fan and reading light. At the back, a private deck with table and chairs for the evening breeze.

COP 70,000per bed · with breakfast COP 80,000. Whole cabin for 4, ask us.
  • 4 single beds in bunks
  • Fan and reading light per bed
  • Private back deck
  • Shared bathrooms a few steps away
Selvática cabin, reference photo while Manigua is being repaired
Coming soon · families and small groups

Manigua

Privacy and comfort under the canopy. Handmade in timber, quincha and thatch on wheels, with one double bed and two singles, veil mosquito nets, programmable fans and its own back deck with table and chairs.

Manigua is being repaired. Bookings open soon; message us if you want to hear when.

  • One double and two single beds
  • Veil mosquito nets
  • Private back deck
  • Shared bathrooms a few steps away
People and a dog in the Mendihuaca river
River access

The river is at the foot of the cabin.

Walk straight in to cool off in water that comes down from the Sierra Nevada. Twenty minutes up a jungle trail is the Poza Encantada, and twenty minutes the other way the river meets the Caribbean.

Cold water, big boulders and monkeys in the trees in the afternoon.

Shared spaces

What we share.

Shared bathrooms under a thatched roof
Bathrooms and showersShared, earth-built, with wide open-air showers and comfortable changing areas.
The kiosk at night
Main kioskFor gatherings, workshops, reading or meditation.
Bonfire at night
Fire circleWhere the night gathers: stories, talking circles and stars.
Volleyball game next to the hammock
Sand volleyball courtSand, sun and a hammock for whoever loses.
Monkey on a branch
The sacred treeA quiet corner to sit under the canopy.
Musician with a guitar in the kiosk
Live music and jammingOpen sessions for musicians, karaoke nights and guest DJs.
Restaurant and bar

Flavours between the sea and the jungle.

International dishes and Colombian flavours with seasonal fruit, fresh juices, craft beer and tropical cocktails. Breakfast, lunch and dinner with local, nourishing options, and pure Sierra water.

Open to non-guests too. You don't have to go far to eat well.

Ceviche with plantain chips at the restaurant
Things to do

Everything starts here.

  • Walk to the Poza EncantadaTwenty minutes up a jungle trail.
  • The mouth of the MendihuacaTwenty minutes on foot to where the river meets the Caribbean.
  • Tayrona National ParkOne of Colombia's best-known natural areas, minutes away.
  • A day on a yachtTrips out to the bays of Tayrona Park.
  • Lost CityYour first base for the Ciudad Perdida trek.
  • Ancestral building workshopsQuincha earth-building, hands in the mud.
  • Yoga and massageOn the riverbank, to the sound of water and jungle.
The earth-building workshop group
Black dog on the gravel
Pets

Your pet is part of the family.

We love animals and have two dogs of our own, so your furry companion is welcome. The wide canopy, the trails and the river make Dos Peladas a stress-free place for them.

The couple with their backpacks on a cabin deck
About us

We arrived on a motorbike and stayed.

We are the couple behind Dos Peladas: lovers of music, nature and the road. After years of adventures on two wheels and of crossing landscapes in our camper, we found our place in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Today we share that dream in a boutique hideaway of cabins on wheels. Together with our two dogs we'll be waiting with open arms. There will always be a guitar playing, good food, a clear river and a home away from home.

Getting here

Vereda Mendihuaca, on the way to the Poza Encantada.

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. We sit steps from the trail to the Poza Encantada and minutes from the beach and the river mouth.

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  1. From Santa MartaAt the market, take any bus going to Palomino along the Troncal del Caribe. Just over an hour.
  2. Ask to stop at the Poza Encantada entrancePast Guachaca. If in doubt, message us and we send the exact pin.
  3. The last stretchWalk 10 minutes along the main trail, or take a mototaxi to the hostal for COP 5,000.
  4. From the airportAbout 55 km. We can arrange a transfer.
Discover
The Poza EncantadaThe Mendihuaca river pool the Kogi hold sacred, a 20-minute walk away. MendihuacaThe river, the beach and the river mouth. How to get here. How we buildQuincha, timber, palm and wheels. The workshops.
5.022 reviews on Google
What guests say

Five stars on Google.

This place is beautiful, as are its hosts. The room we stayed in is lovely, very comfortable, clean, and beautifully built. The food always made us feel so happy, as everything is prepared with so much love.
Mariana · Google review, January 2026
The place was amazing, accommodation was great and Angela and Sergio were very caring hosts! Would absolutely recommend! Bonus: Tierra, the cutest doggo!
Max · Google review, January 2026
A hostel perfect for disconnecting from everything and spending a few pleasant days surrounded by nature. Excellent location, close to the river and about a 15-minute walk from the beach.
Jaime · Google review, January 2026

Mariana's and Jaime's reviews are Google's translation from Spanish.

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Booking

Ready for Dos Peladas?

We take ten guests at most, so book ahead. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, how many you are and whether a dog is coming. Direct booking, no platform commission.

WhatsApp +57 300 725 6975 Instagram @dospeladas Check-in 2 to 9 pm. Check-out by noon. Starlink internet if you need to work.