Welcome to Tierra Viva
A magical connection with nature, through water.
A few minutes from Manizales, in Villamaría, Caldas, our hotel sits among mountains, forest and the sound of the river: a place made for soaking in hot springs and getting back to what matters.
Three stone pools, a family atmosphere, the birds that visit us and a warm team ready to look after you make every visit one to remember and repeat.
Discover the hot springs →
- natural stone thermal pools
- 3
- water temperature
- 35–41 °C
- metres above sea level
- 2,200
- rooms, each with a thermal tub
- 12
Our waters, our treasure
From the Nevado del Ruiz volcano to your skin.
The water is born in the volcano already hot and rich in sulphur, calcium, magnesium and iron, and travels 14 km down the mountain like that to reach our pools.
- 013,500 m a.s.l.
Nevado del Ruiz volcano
The spring surfaces at Mina de Hierro, in Los Nevados National Natural Park.
- 0263 °C
Out of the earth
The water rises through rock heated by the volcano, picking up minerals.
- 0314 km
The journey
It is piped down the mountain, through the forest, all the way to Tierra Viva.
- 0435 – 41 °C
Our pools
Three stone pools at 2,200 m a.s.l., each at a different temperature.
Experiences
Everything you need to unplug.
No bookingHot-spring day pass
Three pools at different temperatures, open every day from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Breakfast includedCountry hotel
Twelve rooms with river and mountain views, each with its own thermal tub.
8 a.m. – 10 p.m.entre RÍOS restaurant
Grilled meats, trout and Colombian cooking on the terraces by the pools.
−10% for guestsSpa
Volcanic-stone massages, mud and chocolate wraps, to the sound of the river.
Get a quoteEvents and group visits
Visitor groups, family or corporate events at the entre RÍOS restaurant or on the pool terraces.
For twoRomantic night
Room decoration, cheese board, wine and an à la carte dinner for two.
On video
See Tierra Viva before you arrive.
Tour the pools, the rooms and the restaurant from above and first-hand. Tap a video to watch it with sound.
Hot-spring day pass
Come for the day, stay in the water.
For visitors who aren’t staying overnight but want to enjoy the hot springs and the natural setting. Choose entry only or the combo with lunch included.
- Open every day, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- No booking needed: buy at the entrance
- Free changing rooms, lockers and parking
- Children aged 2–10 with ID
- Adult · entry
- $48.000
- Adult · combo
- $82.000
- Child · entry
- $25.000
- Child · combo
- $55.000
2026 datesJan 1 – 12Mar 28 – Apr 5Dec 12 – 31
- Adult · entry
- $45.000
- Adult · combo
- $79.000
- Child · entry
- $22.000
- Child · combo
- $52.000
2026 datesJan 13 – 31Jun 6 – Aug 17Oct 3 – 12
- Adult · entry
- $38.000
- Adult · combo
- $72.000
- Child · entry
- $22.000
- Child · combo
- $52.000
2026 datesFeb 1 – Mar 27Apr 6 – Jun 5Aug 18 – Oct 2Oct 13 – Dec 11
- Adult · entry
- $34.000
- Adult · combo
- $68.000
- Child · entry
- $22.000
- Child · combo
- $52.000
2026 datesFeb 1 – Mar 27Apr 6 – Jun 5Aug 18 – Oct 2Oct 13 – Dec 11
Monday to Friday. Not valid during Holy Week or on public holidays.
Stay with us
Leave the routine behind, rest and renew.
A small, welcoming hotel with 12 double, triple and quadruple rooms. Natural light, river and mountain views, and a private outdoor thermal tub for every room.
From$350.000per night for two · 2026 low season
- Continental breakfast
- Unlimited hot-spring access
- Private thermal tub
- Parking & hotel insurance
entre RÍOS restaurant
Flavours from our kitchen, made to share.
Contemporary cooking with Colombian roots, served à la carte in the restaurant or on the pool terraces. Try the grilled meats and the trout; on weekends, traditional dishes.
Every day · 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spa
Let us pamper you.
Lulled by the sound of the river, our therapies bring deep relaxation, release tension and restore your energy.
Massages & wrapsGetting here
So close, so easy.
We are a few minutes from Manizales, in the Gallinazo area of Villamaría. Public transport stops nearby and we have guarded parking.
Kilómetro 2 Vía Enea, Vereda GallinazoVillamaría, CaldasOpen in Google Maps
From the airport
Taxi
- Time
- 8 min
- Approx. fare
- ≈ COP 18,000
From the bus terminal
Taxi
- Time
- 20 min
- Approx. fare
- ≈ COP 30,000
From Manizales
Gran Caldas shared bus, Enea/Gallinazo route
- Time
- 40 min
- Approx. fare
- ≈ COP 3,000
From Villamaría
Gran Caldas shared bus, Enea/Gallinazo route
- Time
- 30 min
- Approx. fare
- ≈ COP 3,000
Your rest starts here.
Book your room online or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll help you plan your visit.
- Hotel bookings
- 323 485 4378
- General information
- 300 644 9996
Location
See you in the mountains.
Kilómetro 2 Vía Enea, Vereda GallinazoVillamaría, Caldas, Colombia
Hot springs open every day · 09:00–23:00