Casa Yahri

I cannot rave enough about Casa Yahri. It is the most beautiful place and we had such a wonderful time. We stayed there as the last stop on our honeymoon and were treated so well, simultaneously like royalty and like family! The hospitality was second to none.
Our room was beautiful, and we were so kindly offered an upgrade on our last night as it was our honeymoon. The new room was even more incredible, and they moved all our belongings for us, putting everything away so neatly.
No question or request was too much for Nelson or Liz. We had loads of recommendations, assistance with restaurant bookings, tuk-tuk bookings – all completely seamless. Their friendly faces and gorgeous-smelling cool towels were always such a welcome treat whenever we came back to the hotel.
On our last night, they organised for a local chef to come and cook us a meal. It was absolutely delicious. They set up a table in the property so beautifully, and it really was one of the highlights of our trip.
The décor and taste of Casa Yahri are just stunning – it has been renovated so beautifully.
Can’t wait to visit again soon!

Our stay at Casa Yahri was simply amazing. Liz and Nelson were extremely helpful, one of them always onsite and ready to assist with anything we needed. They warmly recommended some workshops in town and following their advice we had an absolute blast.
The property is stunning, very tastefully decorated with unique furniture and the views from our terrace, and the main terrace are unbeatable. Each morning a fantastic home-cooked breakfast was served on the beautifully set table. We observed a wide variety of colourful birds in the surrounding trees each morning and simply throughly enjoyed every minute here.
We have stayed in many boutique hotels and must say that here at Casa Yahri we felt that everything is done perfectly. Really a must stay!

Definitely the place to stay when in Barichara. Every detail is taken care of. Beautiful food is made onsite including breads, pastries and biscuits. The best coffee is served and the staff are attentive and polite and very professional. Rooms are exquisite and we had a private pool attached to our huge room. Staffs Local knowledge is extremely helpful and they will accompany you to your chosen restaurant to ensure you have everything you need. Language is no barrier. We fell in love with Casa Yahri and you will too.

Amazing place to stay and have the most relaxing vacation! My husband and I had an excellent vacation, probably one of the best one if not the best! The house is absolutely lovely with a nice view and relaxing ambience. Breakfast cannot be any better with fresh juice, coffee, cheese and fruits. We loved our vacation and will be in our hearts forever. The staff members are very welcoming and always ready to help, and guide you in anything you might need.
We had a great time exploring Barichara and its surroundings. We went on a couple of hikes with our awesome guide Nico and left wanting to explore more areas. Can't wait to be back! Love Barichara 🩷

This was our second trip to Colombia (both arranged by Amakuna — highly recommended agent in Medellin). Barichara and Casa Yahri were our favorites!
Nelson and his staff provided the highest level of service. Each time we returned from an outing they were standing by with cold towels and welcoming smiles. We had reserved the two Guane rooms but were upgraded to the two suites, since no other guests were there. As shown on their website, the Chicamocha suite is very large with a sitting area and private pool that has jacuzzi jets that they will turn on upon request. The Aratoca Suite is also very large, has an outdoor bathroom and a private patio where we had our massages (arranged by Nelson and excellent).
Don't be disillusioned by the circuitous route that cars must take to reach it. It is an easy, short walk into town down a nearby footpath and only takes a few minutes to reach town where excellent restaurants can be found. One night we asked Nelson to order take-out pizza delivered. Nelson arranged a beautiful private table setting complete with candlelight. How can you beat that service?
We stayed 3 nights and wish we had stayed longer.
Thank you, Nelson.

Great place, perfect location, Nelson and Daniela are very nice and very efficient. We loved our stay there.
Philippe and Isabelle from Paris.

Casa Yahri is absolutely incredible! We had an unforgettable experience, and Nelson took care of us every step of the way. Highly recommend it!

A perfect welcome and service, especially from Nelson. Very beautiful and large rooms with careful decoration. This boutique hotel made our stay in Barichara unforgettable. A swimming pool overlooking the canopy and the mountains provides a welcome refreshing break after your visit. Very good breakfast with always the same attentive service. Not to be missed!

A truly wonderful experience in Barichara. Staff were all so accommodating and kind. Rooms were incredible and food was excellent. One of the best places we stayed in Colombia.
Two nights and were upgraded to their best room (with private plunge pool).
Rooms were very smart & clean. The little touches (fresh flowers, turn down service) offered were much appreciated.
The hotel is at the far end of Barichara but given it is a small town that is no problem. We were able to leave our hire car right outside the hotel.
We spent two nights and had breakfast only on both occasions and each meal was wonderful with a large variety of options. The chefs are able to prepare meals to your liking with a high degree of customisation. Other guests were taking the cooking class and seemed to really enjoy themselves.
The suite was fantastic with air conditioning (although the room was still warm), fantastic shower, TV, Wifi and all presented very tastefully. The main pool is a great place to refresh and there is nice communal seating to enjoy the view.
The one downside was that we tried to organise a bike tour with the hotel before we arrived and were quoted about $800 USD for a one day trip (which was silly) so we arranged it separately. That said, the rest of the experience is fantastic.

With only 4 rooms, the service of this charming boutique hotel is exceptional.
Close to the village but in the forest you sleep peacefully and are woken up by the birds (and the bells). A small swimming pool (swimming lane) allows you to refresh yourself. Chefs can come and prepare your private candlelight dinner.
A haven of peace… the only downside during this period of drought! Ask for bottled water.

Casa Hyari is an extraordinary house where you would like to stay for a long time, it’s paradise! Nelson and Jonathan don't know what to do to be pleasant, considerate, always attentive. Our room was spacious with a beautiful shower room, details in the decoration, in short, a permanent enchantment. We were sad to leave this idyllic place!

Truly a perfect place to rest in historic house with only four rooms delicately decorated.

Our arrival at Casa Yahri after a long travel day from Isla Baru in the Caribbean revealed something truly unexpected: while we'd known the villa was intimate & accommodated few people, we didn't anticipate that our family of 4 would have the home to ourselves. As we soon learned, Casa Yahri is booking only 1 party at a time, so this was our private home during a 3-day visit to Barichara in Santander. My wife & I settled into the spacious master bedroom on the upper level (with big, wooden accordion doors & patio) while our two sons shared a large room with 2 doubles a level below. The villa's open-air layout — lush gardens, flowering plants & local artwork adding brilliant color to a large sitting area and a well-stocked kitchen leading out to a long, slender swimming pool & large, adjacent in-ground jacuzzi — is set against the backdrop of colonial Barichara just a short, forested walk from the bottom of the property. Casa Yahri's gracious host & manager Camila leads a team of house staff, cooks, groundskeepers & local "tuk-tuk" drivers (Anderson was our favorite) that meet every need. It was the perfect place to launch a morning-to-nite hiking & river rafting expedition to stunning Chica Mocha Canyon and, later, to fall into our outdoor shower, comfortable sweats and a bottle of chilled Argentine white before dinner prepared on-site by the chef of Casa Guati, a fine new restaurant in town.

We drove from Cartagena and discovered a quiet paradise in this intimate but very private 4-room hotel with 5-star service, gourmet breakfast and incredibly beautiful views, excellent staff. Highly recommended.