Design

This is our house, and we’ve designed it in line with our values. We restored it following the architectural proposal of Nicholas Heywood and Nancy Camacho. We restored the original Republican-style rooms dating from 1909, and we constructed the new additions using earth materials. The house possesses a system of rainwater capture and use, as well as recycling of grey water. We offer a range of room sizes fitting from one to four people each.

The house does not have any television sets; we’ve opted instead for warm spaces where you can read, write, paint, play, cook, and share with your friends. We do have a WiFi connection throughout the house.

Reception

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We currently live outside of Tunja, so our entire house is available for families or groups interested in history, in rural areas, in sustainable construction, and in peaceful surroundings. Clemencia is in charge of attending to our guests’ needs, preparing breakfast every morning and cleaning both common areas and bedrooms.

Reasons you’ll want to come back to Tierra y Color Hostel

  • It’s a safe, calm space to rest, where you can bask in the light or enjoy the darkness after closing the solid wooden shutters
  • From our hostel you can visit the diverse range of landscapes, plants, flowers, and animals that Boyacá offers
  • We’re just blocks away from the routes of Tunja’s famous religious processions
  • Nights around our wood-burning stove are a perfect space to trade stories and get to know other guests with common interests
  • Our hostel is a model of conservation and protection of water sources
  • Our house looks onto the beautiful mountains of Boyacá
  • The typical Boyacá dishes we prepare are made from locally-produced ingredients
  • Because the cut flowers in our house come from growers who enjoy them as much as you will
  • You can disconnect from technology if you want, or remain up to date thanks to our WiFi internet
  • In case of emergency, we are ten minutes away from a range of hospitals, doctor offices, and clinics

Movility

In the center of Tunja you can stroll about and discover colonial architecture, or you can visit other attractions in Tunja, Paipa, or Villa de Leyva by car. There are various parking options near the house.

Other points of note

Without TV to distract you, you can enjoy reading, writing, conversation, games, love…