Casa Rivera del Cacao

Jose & Ana were perfect hosts. Jose has so much knowledge of Colombia, extraordinary story teller too. Ana speaks great French, always looking out for clients. Food was of Colombian origin, very delicious. We felt like family here. The cocoa tour was tasty & informative. Already planning our 2025 visit .

This place is amazing. A true oasis of relaxation. We were really able to rest and recharge here. All of our meals were taken care of and very delicious! We brought our 11 month old son and the owners went out of their way to make good healthy food for him. They even watched him while he was napping so we could take a walk. Our son also enjoyed the pool. The rooms were super comfortable and we had our best nights of sleep of our whole two week trip. They property is beautiful for exploring. Jose and Ana were extremely knowledgeable about the area as well as the history of chocolate. The love and care they have for their property as well as their guests is evident in everything they do. Don’t hesitate, book this place! It’s a true gem.

Casa del Rivera is much much more than a hotel. It was a delight of the senes, a chocolate epiphany and a call back to a kind of hospitality that feels rare these days. Throughout the stay, Don Jose and his wife made us feel like we were old friends visiting instead of paying tourists. They also created a great environment with the other travelers - “family meals” that encouraged story swapping and relaxation in the evenings. We stayed for 2 days as part of a road trip through coffee region in Colombia with our family (including a 6 year old and an 8 month old). Don Jose and his wife were so warm and welcoming, filled with wonderful stories and information about the region and about cacao. Make sure to plan enough time for a chocolate experience - the tour of the land and hand-making high quality chocolate is a fascinating (and delicious) experience! We also did the tasting menu one night which was a great journey through the cuisine of Colombia. There was plenty for our daughter to explore on the farm and she enjoyed playing with the friendly dogs, tasting the cacao fruit and grinding her own beans. The rooms are comfortable of course and the food is delicious but the real draw is the experience. Also, quick plug for Alejandra and the Wake Up Coffee Tour which includes exploring Pijao and a trip to Don Leo’s farm for a real picture of how the best coffee is made (which is saying a lot), all of which is close to Casa del Rivera and is much less touristy than Salento and the rest of the coffee route.

Remarkable experience living on a farm that grows its own food and chocolate. Learned a lot on how coffee and chocolate is made from the plant to the plate. Get a great appreciation of food and nature. The place is beautiful and luxurious. The hosts were attentive and educational. Was able to sit down and eat with them, and they explained everything to me. Also toured the region with my hosts. This is an unique experience and a gem. The owners love their culture and food, and want to share it with you. Highly recommend.

Definitely an experience that I would have never thought about it. Being able to be inside the cocoa and chocolate world was something amazing for me and for my family. This place was way above my expectations. Food it's top level. Jose Luis and ana Maria made our visit to this place feel like if it was our own farm. Sadly we just spent around 5 hours but defined are planning to go back and stay at the farm couple of nights.