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Jungle Suite
Wake among the canopy. King bed, private terrace above the trees, and a shower open to the sky.
- 45 m²
- 2 guests
- King bed
- Jungle view
Colombian Caribbean · Tayrona
Salvaje
A house of six doors where the jungle descends to the sea. No crowds, no rush: the Caribbean, the shade of the almond trees, and time standing still.
The place
Private jungle, open sea
Salvaje hides along a stretch of coast reached only by water or a shaded path, where the Sierra comes down to touch the sand.
Twelve hectares of tropical forest, a beach no one else sets foot on, and six suites that seem to grow among the trees. No front desk, no schedules: just hammocks, coconut water at dawn, and the distant chatter of monkeys. Every corner is designed so that luxury isn't seen, it's felt.
- 6 oceanfront suites
- 12 hectares of jungle
- 1 private beach
The house
The people who host you
Salvaje began with two travelers who came for a week and stayed for good.
Mara and Tomás opened the house eight years ago, certain that true luxury is time and silence. Today a small team, most of them from the region, tends to every arrival as if you were family. In the kitchen, chef Iván turns the day's catch into tables you won't forget.
— Mara & Tomás, hosts
Six doors, no neighbors
02
Sea Suite
The Caribbean at the foot of the bed. Floor-to-ceiling window, stone tub, and direct access to the sand.
- 55 m²
- 2 guests
- King bed
- Oceanfront
03
Sky Suite
The highest in the house. Outdoor tub, hanging hammock, and the longest sunsets on the coast.
- 60 m²
- 2 guests
- King + sofa
- Sunset view
Seasons & rates
Low season
May – June · September – November
From $350 / night
Mid season
February – April · July – August
From $450 / night
High season
December – January · Easter week
From $580 / night
Two-night minimum stay.
Experiences
Days aren't planned, they're let happen
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Sea table
Origin cuisine with the day's catch and our own garden, served wherever you like: the beach, the jungle, or your terrace.
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Spa in the wild
Massages with oils from the Sierra, to the rhythm of the waves and birdsong.
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Voyages to Tayrona
Dawn boat trips to the park's untouched beaches, with a local guide.
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Lightless nights
Candlelit dinner and mezcal beneath a sky without a single lamp to spoil it.
Dining
The table is a landscape too
Caribbean-rooted cooking, without pretense: whatever the sea and the garden give that day, barely touched.
There's no fixed menu. Each morning the chef builds it from what arrives: fish from the bay's fishermen, fruit from the Sierra, herbs from the garden. Long breakfasts by the water, lunches in the shade, and candlelit dinners. And, if you prefer, a table set just for you in any corner of the house.
Relaxation
The body rests too
Massages with oils from the Sierra to the rhythm of the waves. An open-air cabana facing the sea, hands that know the craft, and nothing else to do.
The beach club
The sea, level with your feet
At the edge of the sand, beneath the almond trees: shaded daybeds, cold coconut water, and a kitchen that comes straight from the sea. The whole day unfolds down here, where the wave breaks.
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Shaded daybeds
Beach beds beneath the almond-tree shade, with towels and cold water always within reach; never rows, never crowds.
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Sea table
Ceviches, the day's catch, and fruit cocktails, served at the water's edge.
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The long sunset
The club doesn't close with the sun: it stays for the best part of the day.
A day at Salvaje
There's no schedule. Just the light shifting over the water.
- 06:00
Dawn
Coffee and fruit on the terrace as the jungle wakes.
- 11:00
Sea
Private beach, kayak, or simply the hammock and a book.
- 16:00
Afternoon
A massage in the wild or a voyage to Tayrona.
- 19:30
Night
Candlelit dinner beneath a sky without lamps.
Luxury the earth doesn't pay for
We live off this stretch of coast. Caring for it isn't a program: it's the only way to remain here.
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Powered by the sun
The house runs on solar panels and treated rainwater.
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Garden and sea
We eat what the garden gives and the bay's responsible fishing.
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Zero single-use plastic
No single-use plastics; everything returns to the earth or is reused.
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Local hands
Our team and guides are from the Sierra and the coast. The benefit stays.
Celebrations
The whole house, for your own
Weddings of few, anniversaries no one forgets, gatherings behind closed doors. Salvaje books out whole: six suites, the private beach, and a team that takes care of everything.
- Intimate weddings
- Up to sixteen guests by the sea, with a signature dinner beneath a lampless sky.
- Whole-house buyout
- All six suites for you and yours; the beach and the jungle, without a single stranger.
- Retreats & gatherings
- Long tables, sunrise yoga, and silence for groups seeking to gather far from the world.
What surrounds Salvaje
The house is enough never to want to leave. But the Sierra and the sea hold treasures a step away, and whenever you like, we'll take you.
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20 min by boat Tayrona Park
Untouched beaches between jungle and rock, walked before anyone arrives.
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1 h inland Sierra Nevada
Cold rivers, high-altitude coffee, and the highest green above the sea.
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A paddle from the house Hidden bays
Coves of still water to swim, snorkel, or do nothing at all.
A place the body remembers
What guests take from Salvaje
We arrived looking for rest and left feeling that time belonged to us. There's nowhere else like it in the Caribbean.
The sound of the sea coming into the suite, the food, the silence. Every detail considered without the effort ever showing.
Rarely does a place live up to its promise. Salvaje surpasses it. We'll be back every year.
Instagram
@salvaje The house, day by day
Before you come
What does the stay include?
Daily breakfast, internal transfers from Santa Marta, water and snacks, and access to all common areas. Experiences and additional meals are charged separately.
What's the booking policy?
Confirmed with a 50% deposit; the balance is paid on arrival. Cancellations more than 15 days ahead receive a full refund.
Is it suitable for children?
Salvaje is designed as a calm retreat for adults. We welcome children over 12.
Is there wifi and signal?
There's wifi in the common areas. In the suites we'd rather let the place do its work: disconnect.
What's the weather like?
Caribbean all year: warm and sunny. The brief afternoon rains, between May and November, are part of the charm.
The journey
How to reach Salvaje
We're where the map almost ends. That's why the journey is already part of the experience.
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Fly to Santa Marta
Direct flights from Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena to Simón Bolívar Airport (SMR).
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We meet you
A driver is waiting and takes you along the coast to the boarding point: an hour of scenery.
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Final crossing
Twenty minutes by boat to the private bay. The last stretch is only reachable by sea.
Waitlist
The Salvaje list
Few dates each year. Leave your email and we'll quietly let you know when new stays open.
Reservations
Your escape begins with a message
Few dates, much calm. Write to us and we'll tailor your stay: transfers, experiences, and the suite that suits you best.