Don Matias · Antioquia
Maderalia Cabin
Maderalia Cabin
A cabin in the woods, a good cup of coffee, and the right company.
01 — My experience
This is probably going to be my most personal recommendation yet, simply because of the deep admiration I have for the people who built this project, and because I’ve been able to witness its construction and realization firsthand.
This place was truly designed and thought out to break away from the routine, the city noise, and everyday worries.
For a moment in time, reconnect with the basics, which are no less essential for being simple.
What anchors us to reality, to our surroundings, and to nature.
02 — Small pleasures
For someone like me, who loves…
- a good cup of coffee,
- a great conversation,
- a good book,
- the silence,
- the rustle of the leaves,
- the breeze through the trees…
…this cabin is a true sanctuary of rest and tranquility, surrounded by beautiful, colorful birds.
03 — The gem
One of my absolute favorites.
A rare gem, incredibly difficult to find. It’s here, somewhere in the undergrowth.
Scrub Tanager
Stilpnia vitriolina
Sparkling Violetear
Colibri coruscans
Pale-edged Flycatcher
Myiarchus cephalotes
04 — The trail
Who lives here
Species photographed in these woods. Walk among some of them.
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Andean Motmot
Momotus aequatorialis
Tropical Mockingbird
Mimus gilvus
Montane Woodcreeper
Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger
Azara's Spinetail
Synallaxis azarae
Golden-olive Woodpecker
Colaptes rubiginosus
White-naped Brushfinch
Atlapetes albinucha
Gem Streaked Xenops
Xenops rutilans
Gem Grey-cowled Wood-Rail
Aramides cajaneus
04 — The trail
Who lives here
Species photographed in these woods. Walk among some of them.
05 — The way there
From Medellín, heading north
01 · Medellín
Terminal del Norte
Ticket with Cootransda or Coopetransa.
02 · North road
Alto de Matasanos
Ask to get off at the D1 store.
03 · Arrival
Maderalia Cabin
A local ride, or the cabin’s shuttle service.
01 · Medellín
North road
Put the location in Waze and head north.
02 · Turnoff
Alto de Matasanos
Take the rural road.
03 · Arrival
Maderalia Cabin
Follow the signs. Parking available.
01 · Medellín
Terminal del Norte
Ticket with Cootransda or Coopetransa.
02 · North road
Alto de Matasanos
Ask to get off at the D1 store.
03 · Arrival
Maderalia Cabin
A local ride, or the cabin’s shuttle service.
01 · Medellín
North road
Put the location in Waze and head north.
02 · Turnoff
Alto de Matasanos
Take the rural road.
03 · Arrival
Maderalia Cabin
Follow the signs. Parking available.
Illustrative route
Spots are conservation areas; the exact map is shared only on request to protect the ecosystem.
Illustrative route
Spots are conservation areas; the exact map is shared only on request to protect the ecosystem.
06 — An invitation
I want to reiterate my respect and admiration for the creators, my cousin and Samy. The idea was born from them, and they are the ones keeping this whole experience alive.
Book your experience in the woods.
Personal recommendation based on my visit.