RIVERSIDE ECOLIVING

Santa Elena: Breathe. Create. Slow Down

Medellín’s green sanctuary in the heart of the mountains

WELCOME TO SANTA ELENA (MEDELLIN, ANTIOQUIA, COLOMBIA)

A peaceful haven just outside Medellín, designed for deep rest, creativity, and conscious living.

Whether you’re healing from the rush of city life or planting the seeds of something new, Santa Elena offers the perfect balance of forest calm, ancestral culture, and inspiring spaces for clarity, creation, and connection.

What’s Included

Everything you need, in one place (and more)

ACCOMMODATION

Your forest escape. 4 private ensuite rooms and 3 charming rooms with shared bath — all nestled in the calm of Santa Elena’s highlands.

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COWORKING SPACE

Work outdoors or inside surrounded by trees and clean air. Powered by fiber optic internet, our mountain coworking space keeps you connected — mind, body, and Wi-Fi.

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SUSTAINABLE MEALS

Daily breakfast and lunch are included, served with love and sourced from the region. A shared kitchen is available for your own creations.

The recommended experiences

Discover Medellín through curated tours that blend nature, culture, and adventure—guided by locals, designed to inspire.

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SILLETERO TOUR

Learn the ancestral art of floral storytelling with local flower farmers.

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COMUNA 13 TRANSFORMATION

Walk through one of Medellín’s most inspiring urban transformations.

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BOCADOS (local bites) & HISTORY BIKE

Cycle Medellín’s soul, taste its flavors, and meet the people behind its resilience.

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PARQUE ARVÍ TREK

Hike lush trails in a protected reserve rich in nature and memory..

Learning lasting traditions (Add On)

Now is the time to thrive.
We believe learning is a lifelong adventure — and Jericó is the perfect place to begin. Whether it’s a rhythm you’ve always wanted to master, the dream of flying, or the joy of creating with your hands, here you finally have the time, space, and inspiration to follow your passions. Travel, learn, play, and transform — all in harmony with nature.

MACRAMÉ WORKSHOP

Reclaim the joy of making with your hands. Learn ancestral knotting techniques and create your own textile art — one peaceful knot at a time (3 hours per week).

CERAMICS OR ILLUSTRATION COURSE

Shape, draw, and express. Through 4 hours a week of guided creativity, explore ancestral techniques or personal stories with clay or ink.

AFRO-COLOMBIAN PERCUSSION or GUITAR COURSE

Feel the rhythm of life through traditional beats or strings. Learn the alegre, llamador, drum or guitar in weekly sessions that ground you in culture and elevate your spirit.

Environmental, social and mental health Impact

  • 4 jobs created / destination

  • 4 entreprenurs supported / destination

  • +70% better lifestyle

  • +25% Productivity

  • +800 long stay guests

  • -40% burn out levels

  • -70 Ton CO2 / annum

    • -50% food waste

    HOST

    Rooted in Community

    Every great destination needs a host who truly cares. Ours chooses the calm of the countryside over possessions and leads by example—helping locals grow through resilience, purpose, and entrepreneurship.

    Client Results

    Grow in satisfaction day by day with everything sorted out for you and with the complete desire of

    Learn from other’s experiences

    Mónica Gómez

    Get inspired by a real story of transformation. Watch how joining our community helped someone struggling with anxiety and burnout enhance her lifestyle. Discover the power of shared habits and like-minded connections.

    Lam

    Watch our video to see how building strong relationships in a beautiful environment can help you reconnect with yourself and nature, bringing healing and peace.

    Emma

    Watch this story to see how observing traditions and abundance that life bring to us enhance the experience of Riverside.

    FAQs

    Cool and refreshing, 13–21°C — bring layers.

    30 minutes from Medellín. Easily reached by car, bus, or Metrocable + taxi.

    Reliable fiber optic in every corner of our space.

    Hearty, healthy, and grounding — with the option to cook and explore local gems.

    We’ll guide you from Medellín or airport via the scenic Metrocable or car transfer.

    Hike, learn, create, and breathe. Slow living starts here.

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    ABOUT

    Riverside Santa Elena – Medellin

    We are a movement of dreamers, doers, and regenerators.
    Jericó is where it all began — a sacred Crest of the Andes where Riverside was born to help digital nomads thrive, not just work

    🌿 Colombia’s masterpiece of culture, adventure & wellness
    🧠 Designed for mental health and burnout recovery
    🤝 A model for community resilience and regenerative living

    “We don’t just offer rooms. We offer a better lifestyle.”

    NO APPS, NO VIRTUAL PROMISES, SIMPLE SET UP FOR LIFE

    READY TO CHANGE VIRTUAL FOR VISUAL?

    Our team and temple for personal and development growth has been tested to help you achieve real results with calm!