Nature-based rural accommodation with a focus on wellness and environmental education in Colombia seeks international partners in sustainable tourism

Summary

Profile Type

Business Offer

POD Reference

BOCO20250710003

Term of Validity

15 July 2025 - 15 July 2026

Company's Country

Colombia

Type of partnership

Commercial agreement

Targeted Countries

Netherlands
Germany
France
Italy
Spain

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General information

Short Summary

Colombian initiative dedicated to ecological accommodation, wellness experiences, environmental education and regenerative tourism seeks to collaborate with travel agencies, tourism platforms and organisations focused on sustainability, conservation and health. It proposes to establish commercial agreements for co-organisation, referrals and joint promotion of experiences focused on nature, integral health and rural development.

Full Description

Located in eastern Colombia, this family initiative integrates ecological conservation, environmental education and sustainable tourism. It emerged in 2010 as a process of restoring a degraded Andean forest, and since 2017 it has been recognised as a Civil Society Nature Reserve. In 2018, it expanded its scope to sustainable rural tourism through a lodge built with natural materials and bio-construction techniques.
The infrastructure includes ecological cabins, water treatment systems using artificial wetlands, spaces for rest and food based on local ingredients. The project has trained rural youth in sustainable construction, hospitality and experience design, strengthening the local social fabric.
It offers activities such as workshops on bio-construction with bamboo, agro-ecological gardening, healthy cooking, weaving with natural fibres and experiences of connection with nature. These activities are developed with a holistic approach that links health, environmental awareness and community participation.
The applied model responds to the principles of regenerative tourism, integrating ecological knowledge with sustainable rural practices, promoting environmental restoration, social cohesion and cultural valorisation. It has been recognised by public programmes supporting enterprises with regional and national impact.
It is currently seeking strategic alliances with sustainable tourism agencies, international operators, academic institutions, NGOs and entities interested in designing educational, conservation and wellbeing experiences with a territorial base.

Advantages and Innovations

The project stands out for its integration of conscious architecture, health and sustainability. The infrastructure is built with bamboo and local wood, under passive design principles adapted to the climate. The experiences offered combine traditional knowledge with sustainable practices in food, health and environmental education.
Responsible water management systems, use of clean energy and agro-ecological production have been implemented. The initiative includes training rural youth in conscious hospitality and conservation, generating local capacities. Its location within a nature reserve and next to a river of high water quality allows for immersive experiences with high ecological, sensory and educational value.

Technical Specification or Expertise Sought

The company is exploring partners with proven experience in ecotourism, regenerative tourism, wellness tourism, retreats, experiential travel, educational or sustainable tourism. In particular, entities that design and develop wellness and environmental education experiences based on the territory, local culture and respect for biodiversity are valued.
It is desirable that potential partners have a track record in the co-creation of tourism products that integrate environmental conservation, strengthening of rural economies and local cultural practices. Priority is given to experience in:
Design of tourism itineraries focused on nature, health and personal transformation.
Training programmes in sustainable rural tourism.
Marketing strategies for transformative experiences.
Interdisciplinary approaches linking tourism with education, health and environmental sustainability.
We are also looking for networks, agencies, NGOs or research centres that work with regenerative tourism models or initiatives for reconnecting with nature from ecological, cultural and social perspectives.

Stage of Development

Already on the market

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

IPR status

IPR applied but not yet granted

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner

Strategic partnerships are sought with travel agencies, tour operators, specialised networks, NGOs or research centres with expertise in sustainable, regenerative or wellness tourism. The main objective of the cooperation is to facilitate the access of international visitors to the project, to develop educational and conservation experiences, and to position the initiative in the European market.
Expected roles of the partner:
Travel agencies and tour operators:
Promote and market the experiences in European markets through consolidated channels.
Include the project in conscious tourism circuits, retreats or experiential trips.
Support the adaptation of the proposals to the cultural expectations of European audiences.
Co-design marketing campaigns that strengthen the flow of travellers and international visibility.
Contribute to the positioning of the offer as a reference in regenerative and wellness tourism in Latin America.
Sustainable tourism networks, NGOs and research centres:
Establish thematic alliances for the development of educational, regenerative and cultural experiences.
Facilitate training and knowledge exchange processes in rural and sustainable tourism.
Support the international projection of initiatives focused on conservation, environmental education and connection with nature.

Type and Size of Partner