Class retreat
Teamwork and bonds between classmates.
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A school retreat to
grow together
National Tourism RegistryRNT99623
Doradal, in the Magdalena Medio, between the river and the forest
Nature, friendship and learning
EntreAguas is an ecolodge in Doradal, in the Magdalena Medio, between the river and the forest. The school brings the group and its educational purpose; we provide the place, the food and the logistics, so the retreat becomes a space for teamwork, conversation and bonds between classmates.
School retreats we host
For schools
The teaching staff accompany the group throughout the stay; we run the venue.
Packages
Three packages for your school
From a field trip to three days between the river and the forest
Each package gives your school's trip the time its purpose calls for: the place, the food and the logistics, with guided walks and environmental education.
- 01
Friendship
Time and space for teamwork, conversation and bonds between classmates, built around the purpose the school brings.
- 02
Nature
Guided walks along the river and through the forest with licensed tour guides.
- 03
Learning
River and forest workshops with environmental educators. The trip can be part of your school's environmental project (PRAE).
1 dayFormat 1
Field trip
For schools in the region, for a full day between the river and the forest.
- Gathering space for the school's welcome and teamwork activities
- Guided walk along the river and through the forest with a licensed tour guide
- Environmental education workshop with a partner educator
- Lunch from the restaurant, with a menu agreed with the school
- A day plan with times, spaces and coordinated activities
2 days, 1 nightFormat 2
Gathering
For schools in Medellín and Antioquia: the journey is unhurried and there is time to be together.
- Gathering space for the activities and conversations the school leads
- Guided walk along the river and through the forest with a licensed tour guide
- Environmental education workshop with a partner educator
- A campfire and a long conversation by the fire
- A night in the forest cabins and meals from the restaurant
- A plan for each day and coordination of the whole stay
3 days, 2 nightsFormat 3
Immersion
For upper grades and school projects that call for more time on the land.
- A full day in the forest between arrival and departure
- Time and space for several teamwork sessions led by the school
- Guided walks along the river and through the forest at different times of day
- Environmental workshops that can be part of the school's environmental project (PRAE)
- Two nights in the cabins, a campfire and meals from the restaurant
- Space for the group closing led by the teachers
What the school receives
- A plan for each day with times, spaces and activities
- A menu agreed with the school, with options for the group's diets
- Name and credentials of the guides and educators for each activity
- The list of authorizations and documents each student brings
- Directions for the school's licensed special transport company
- Electronic invoice in the school's name, describing the trip
Who leads each activity
Every walk and every workshop is led by a partner with their credentials, named in the proposal.
- Licensed tour guides
- Environmental educators
Each package adapts to the grade and the school's purpose. We will send you a proposal priced for your group size and dates. The teachers' retreat can be arranged with these same packages too.
What we provide for the group
- River view from every room and cabin
- Food cooked to order, with a wood-fired oven
- Vegetarian options
- Spaces for group work
- Forest trails
- River pools
- Phone signal and wifi at the lodge
- Directions to get here
- National Tourism Registry 99623
Lodging
Eco cabin for 6 to 12 guests
Colibrí Cabin
- Sleeps 6 to 12
- 2 bedrooms
- Private river access
Eco cabin for six
Abarco Cabin
- Sleeps 6
- 4 beds
- Plunge pool with jacuzzi
Eco cabin for four
Balso Cabin
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- River view and access
Eco cabin for couples
Ceiba Cabin
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen bed
- Jacuzzi
Eco cabin for couples
Dinde Cabin
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen bed
- Jacuzzi
Eco cabin for couples
Ébano Cabin
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King bed
- Air conditioning
Eco cabin for couples
Guayacán Cabin
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King bed
- Jacuzzi
Eco cabin for couples
Roble Cabin
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King bed
- Jacuzzi
Room for couples
Queen Búho Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen bed
- Jacuzzi
Room for couples
Queen Urania Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen bed
- Jacuzzi
Room for couples
King Monarca Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King bed
- Jacuzzi
Room for couples
King Morpho Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King bed
- Jacuzzi
Twelve places to stay between the river and the forest
Four rooms for couples and eight eco cabins, for 2 to 12 guests.
Choose and explore:
The whole lodge can be booked for your group. Based on the group size, we confirm the best arrangement across cabins and rooms.
Explore theMagdalena Medio
Magdalena Mediobetween the river and the forest
Close to EntreAguas are the Río Claro Canyon, La Aldea Doradal and Hacienda Nápoles. You can ask the lodge about activities in the region on WhatsApp.
Río Claro Canyon
Nature reserve with 3,500 hectares of rainforest under conservation.
La Aldea Doradal
Known as the Colombian Santorini.
La Danta waterfalls
Waterfall tour in La Danta.
Río La Miel
Expedition on the river.
Magdalena River
Sunset tour on the river.
Learning beyond the classroom
River, forest and teamwork
A school retreat is a space for teamwork, conversation and bonds between classmates, with the river and the forest as the setting.
The teaching staff accompany the group throughout the stay; we run the venue.
The group's table
Cooked to order
The EntreAguas restaurant cooks to order, surrounded by forest: balanced meals for children and teenagers, wood-fired pizzas and vegetarian options. Tell us the group's requirements and we will plan the menu.
We define the retreat's meal plan with the school when you book.
A well-cared-for place
Peace of mind for the school and the families
We take care of every detail of the stay so the school can focus on its educational purpose.
- Registration: Tourism provider with a current Colombian National Tourism Registry number: RNT 99623.
- Minors: As a lodge policy under Colombian Law 679 of 2001, each student presents an identity document and arrives with one of their parents, or with an authorization signed by them and copies of their documents. How it applies to the group is agreed with the school.
- Protection: EntreAguas Ecolodge stands against sex tourism and child pornography (Colombian Law 679 of 2001 and Law 1336 of 2009, Resolution 04311 of 2010 and Resolution 2591).
- Supervision: The teaching staff accompany the group; we run the venue.
- Arrival: We share the location and directions for the last stretch, a signposted unpaved road that we recommend driving slowly.
- Schedules: Check-in from 3:00 p.m. and check-out until 12:00 noon; we coordinate the schedule and spaces for each day.
A land that is cared for
Every visit helps preserve it
The EntreAguas family has cared for this land for more than 40 years, with more than 3,000 hectares under its protection: every school retreat here also helps preserve it.
Coming to EntreAguas means learning to care for the river and the forest up close.
Location
Doradal, Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia · Magdalena Medio
Near EntreAguas
- ★EntreAguas Ecolodge
- 1Doradal and La Aldea Doradalapprox. 7 km · 20 min
- 2Hacienda Nápolesapprox. 10 km · 30 min
- 3Puerto Triunfo and the Magdalena Riverapprox. 22 km · 45 min
- 4Río Claro Canyonapprox. 25 km · 45 min
- 5La Dantaapprox. 27 km · 1 h 20 min
- 6Río La Miel (access at San Miguel)approx. 31 km · 1 h 20 min
- 7Estación Cocornáapprox. 37 km · 1 h 10 min
Getting here
- Medellínapprox. 170 km · 3 h 10 min
- José María Córdova Airportapprox. 148 km · 2 h 45 min
- Bogotáapprox. 248 km · 4 h 55 min
- El Dorado Airportapprox. 240 km · 4 h 45 min
- AccessThe last stretch, from the highway at Doradal, is a signposted unpaved road.
Activities in the region
- Extreme day and rafting on the Río Claro
- Waterfall tour in La Danta
- Sunset tour on the Magdalena River
- Expedition to the Río La Miel
- Expeditions in Estación Cocorná
- Buggies and quad bikes
Approximate road distances and times without traffic, calculated with OpenStreetMap open data; the unpaved stretch can take longer.
Frequently asked questions
What people usually ask us before coming
What is the capacity for a school retreat?
It depends on the format and the cabins. Write to us with the size of the group and we will confirm capacity and the best setup.
How do we get there?
About three hours from Medellín along the Medellín-Bogotá highway, near Doradal. From Doradal it is about 5 km on a signposted unpaved road that we recommend driving slowly; we share the location and directions to get here.
Do you cater for special diets?
Yes. Our kitchen cooks to order and offers options for different diets, including vegetarian. Tell us your group's requirements and we will plan the menu.
Which dates are available?
We give priority to groups on weekdays. Tell us the school's tentative dates and we will check availability.
What does each student need to check in?
As a lodge policy under Colombian Law 679 of 2001, each minor presents an identity document and arrives with one of their parents, or with an authorization signed by them and copies of their documents. How it applies to the group is agreed with the school.
Contact
contacto@entreaguasecolodge.com
Location
Doradal, Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia, Colombia
RNT 99623
Register your school retreat
Tell us the school, the grade, the number of students and the dates, and we will reply with availability.