9/10
Reviewed Jul 23, 2026Eccezionale. Un posto selvaggio, molto sudamericano, con stanze e corpo centrale su palafitte. Pieno di polli razzolanti, due cani molto amichevoli, tanto wilderness intorno. Mama Yeya un monumento vivente ed una cuoca eccezionale. Racconta delle storie bellissime ed è estremamente amichevole. Non aspettatevi lusso "fisico" ma un'eccezionale esperienza "mentale". E poi arrivarci con la Brujita è assolutamente unico
Se siete schizzinosi e vi aspettate un posto con comforts occidentali, non ci andate.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026La comida excelente,limpieza del hotel y la amabilidad
Todo me encantó
10/10
Reviewed Jul 1, 2026Es un oasis en medio de la reserva, la atención es excelente, la comida deliciosa. Volvería sin dudarlo, quedamos con ganas de quedarnos más tiempo. Hay muchos lugares por visitar, es un lugar muy tranquilo y cómodo.
Todo perfecto 👌🏻
8/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026muy bonito
nada
10/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2026Las comidas y la atención de Amalia y el personal de MamaYeya son inmejorables. El sitio es perfecto para descansar y relajarse en medio de la naturaleza y respirar sin preocuparse por la polución.
Nada. Todo fue excelente y superó las expectativas respecto de las instalaciones del lugar y la comida.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 20, 2026Everything was wonderful. Paradise on earth 🌍. Muchas gracias 🫂
10/10
Reviewed Mar 19, 2026The accommodation & food are the best I’ve had in Colombia.
The hard part was leaving. Wished i’d stayed another two nights.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026I’ve stayed so many places in the world, and while there are many great ones, truly unique locations are rare. I can say with absolutely confidence that this is one of the most unique places I’ve ever stayed, the intention, community, aesthetics and care are unmatched. Amalia, our host, is extraordinary, she has built a dream in the jungle in an astounding way. I loved the commute across the river by boat, the elevated walkways, the trees and the incredible wood that the cabins are made from. We had an amazing amount of privacy and solitude. What an amazing place, i would recommend it to everyone and will definitely comeback.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 13, 2026Cabaña tropical sin cristales en las ventanas. Solo mosqiteras. Vivir en el plano bosque en entorno controlado. Muchos pájaros y mariposas. La comida excelente y abundante. Negocio familiar, con mucho esfuerzo convirtieron un trozo de jungla en un resort agradable.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 29, 2026Super Tranquilo, buen comida, hermosa
Dificil para encontrar.... en otro lado del rio y se necesita un lancha para cruzarlo.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026Mama Yeya's was a very special place that we super enjoyed and would go back to. The food is great, Mama is a fantastic cook and we loved the pacific coast cuisine. We also enjoyed the hikes we went on with Oscar and Jonyi (Mama's sons who were home for Christmas break) - where Oscar took us out the back of their place along with his machete to help clear a path that isn't used all the time, and up to a waterfall where we could swim in a deep swimming hole. Jonyi took us on a hike to another waterfall and then we went tubing down the river back to town. The next day they helped us set up another day of tubing. Great interaction, felt like being guests of the family.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Fantástico lugar con personas maravillosas... Muchas gracias
Salir de ahí
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Great home cooked meals. It was fun taking the canoe to get to the property
Booking.com screwed up my reservation. Mama yeah was more than understanding
10/10
Reviewed Dec 29, 2025prachtige locatie, weg van het lawaai van het dorp. Heerlijk eten, zowel ontbijt, lunch als avondmaal. Een aanrader!
10/10
Reviewed Dec 19, 2025La ubicación del lugar y la atención.
Podría haber opciones para las noches en el mismo hotel.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 2, 2025Perfect spot to relax. Very quiet with beautiful surroundings. Dinner was delicious and homemade. Same with the breakfast.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Oct 13, 2025Nos encantó las cabañas y la ubicación, en general todo estaba maravilloso, superó mis expectativas
10/10
Reviewed Sep 5, 2025La experiencia en San Cipriano fue de las mejores del viaje. El alojamiento en Mamá Yeya contribuyó mucho: nos encantó el lugar y la familia que lo gestiona. Con ganas de volver.
Nada
10/10
Reviewed Aug 19, 2025El lugar es espectacular! Absolutamente recomendado, la sra Amalia y su familia son demasiado amables y serviciales, las conversaciones con la sra Amalia son súper interesantes, la comida es deliciosa, fué un verdadero placer hospedarnos allí.
Es un lugar para desconectarse totalmente, de verdad maravilloso, espero poder regresar.
Si tienen la oportunidad de ir no lo duden ni un segundo!
Todo fabuloso!
10/10
Reviewed Jul 26, 2025Maman Yeya fait une cuisine eceptional, le cadre tropical et naturel est inoubliable
7/10
Reviewed Jul 23, 2025L’emplacement est très bien, agréable et isolé. C’est un écrin au milieu de la jungle. Le personnel est serviable et accueillant. La moustiquaire et le ventilateur sont également des qualités. Les cabanes sont aussi agréables.
Il est possible de constater que l’hôtel est noté 9,8/10. Cette note ne peut que pousser le personnel à se reposer sur ses lauriers. Toutefois, attention à ne pas se fier aux qualités d’accueil évoquées plus haut. En effet, la propreté peut laisser à désirer (possible de trouver de petites blattes tropicales dans la chambre). Les draps sont également humides, ce qui est certes logique au vu du climat mais pas irrémédiable. Enfin, l’absence d’eau chaude est à souligner : attention à ne pas tomber dans la complaisance, à 70€ la nuit, c’est le minimum d’attendre un peu d’eau chaude.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 7, 2025It’s super clean and by far the best stay in this area. The rooms were comfortable and private and had a lot of amenities that you can’t find anywhere else. They were very accommodating and provided delicious meals for us a la carte, definitely recommend!
I liked everything, it was beautiful and they had put a lot of work into it
9/10
Reviewed May 25, 2025food was amazing, bed was comfortable. Very beautiful.
You have to take a boat across the river.
Would have liked an additional fan and hot water for a shower.
It's tricky to get to, but worth it.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 17, 2025This is the place if you want to see the birds and nature. Very good hospitality by Mama Reyes and her team. And easy to book and comunicate with. Very impressive garden and hut and restaurant. Only delicious food made by the owner from fresh ingredients in an open kitchen. Safe, 100 % no problems here, compared if you dare the local restaurants in the village, where others got stomach problems... so enjoy Mama Reyes meals and relax! And tasty hugos! Helpful team to assist for incoming and outgoing - even for your transport from to Cali area. Nights no disco or music or shoutings - only the voices of frogs and concerts with insects and owls.
Wlan only at restaurant area - no problem as good access with your SIM-card as long there is no power failure in whole San Cipriano. To enter the compound - you need to cross a river - no problem as it is good organized and somehow romantic. Might be a problem due to havy rain, which we had: but it was NO problem...
10/10
Reviewed Feb 25, 2025Thanks for all !
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9/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2025A true jungle experience in a family atmosphere. Amazing south Pacific home cooked food. Quiet and friendly. Surrounded by nature. Helpful hosts in a peaceful setting. We loved the unique experience of riding brujas along the old railway to reach San Cipriano, but it's not for the faint hearted. Also great fun crossing the river on arrival, although we didn't realise this would be required! Phone ahead.
Getting here - and away - is an adventure in itself unless you have private transport. Don't underestimate how long, hot and potentially uncomfortable the journey can be.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 21, 2024A magical place surrounded by lush nature. The rooms are immaculate, clean, and perfect for spending one or more nights in San Cipriano. Away from the hustle and bustle, after crossing the river with a small boat, you are blessed by the tranquility this place offers. Amalia’s cooking is delicious and rich, with ingredients from her own garden. The hospitality of Amalia and her husband Victor knows no bounds. We feel fortunate to have experienced this unique place and its wonderful people. We would return anytime if given the chance to visit San Cipriano again, but next time, we would stay longer than just two nights.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 11, 2024I love that Mama Yeya’s is “on the other side” of the river, so you have to take a canoe to arrive. So enchanting! The food is absolutely delicious. The grounds are well-kept and beautiful with different plants, animals and butterflies. The cabin is immaculate. I felt like I was at a 5-star hotel! Book this place immediately.
Everything was marvelous.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2024Everything is as pictured. Rustic done with taste. The location was perfect as you avoid the noise from the village but still are steps away. The food is very good. The staff has been highly trained and play their role of guardians of the culinary traditions of the Pacific and of the delicate environment. There is no other place like this in the small village, clean, cozy, the staff is respectful and very attentive and they do respect your privacy and silence. Perfect place to go with kids or friends. Super recommended! We will go back!
They were renovating the fish ponds and therefore, the holes were empty but filled with rainwater and it rains a lot. I think they will benefit from closing them or build them into fish ponds again.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2024We recently spent two magical days and an overnight at Mama Yeya’s in San Cipriano - an enriching experience that our daughter shared with us. The proprietors, Dona Amalia and Don Victor, were gracious hosts, and Dona Amalia’s gourmet Pacific Coast cuisine was delectable and beautifully presented (we could hardly wait for our next meal)! The accommodations were well-appointed and tastefully decorated, and the bedding was very comfortable. Their son served as our guide for a hiking adventure to several waterfalls, followed by an inner-tube glide down a gentle and crystal clear river, where we were pleasantly surprised to encounter two sloths up close. It was an unforgettable experience at very good value. It was also very fun getting in to San Cipriano via a “Moto-Brujita” - a innovative form of transportation that makes use of an abandoned rail line that rivaled an amusement park ride! We highly recommend a stay at Mama Yeya’s!
10/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2024Amalia created a piece of heaven on the side of the San Cipriano river. The place is incredible.
The food is glorious Pacific goodness.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 3, 2024We liked everything about our stay, especially the attention and loving care we received from our hosts, the location of the property in the middle of the forest, and the delicious, thoughtfully-prepared meals that were served.
Everything was perfect!
10/10
Reviewed Oct 20, 2023Mama Yeya is an excellent place to relax away from the noise of the main town. The cabin was beautiful and spotless clean. The staff were very friendly at all times. The food was delicious! I recommend this place.
We were able to leave our bags at the restaurant even before check in (which was very handy)!
We thank Mama Yeya and her family for this experience!
Nothing at all!. Everything was fantastic!
10/10
Reviewed Jul 31, 2023Fantastic place. The food is world class. Best Colombian Pacific cuisine. Make sure to let them know ahead of time to prepare the River Shrimp. It is out of this world.
The food!
10/10
Reviewed Jul 28, 2023Staying in Mama Yeya Raices was a wonderful experience. The cabin is unique, it’s almost like a luxury experience in the rainforest without loosing the authenticity of the pacific coast. Everything was spotless and inviting. The cellphone signal in the area is spotty but the hotel offers free wifi which was very helpful. The cabin and the restaurant are secluded and I lived that because in town the music is always playing, in Mama Yeya you only hear the sound of the birds and the water. The cooking of Amalia (Mama Yeya) is from out of this world. Authentic sea food, served with fresh fruit juice. And the staff was very helpful overall and willing to help with everything. To go to the town you need to cross the river and you can do so by swimming or canoe.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 16, 2023Everything was great and as expected , a cabin in the woods away from everyone and alot of wild life nothing dangerous , a great adventure getting there , the people are very polite , we left our swimming mask misplaces various times and thay saved it for us . The hospitality was great the location makes you fell safe .
10/10
Reviewed May 18, 2023The cabin was clean and well-appointed. It had everything to make our stay comfortable. The shower worked great, they provided many clean towels, the bedding smelled and felt great. The cabin had a mini fridge and a fan, and binoculars for bird watching. The property had lovely flower gardens with humming birds and butterflies. Amalia, the owner is a lovely person and cooks delicious food.
I liked everything, including having to cross the river by foot or canoe to go anywhere else.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 2, 2023Everything was wonderful and really clear
10/10
Reviewed Nov 14, 2022Mama Yeya is a tremendous cook. Eat there every meal. The quality and value is great. The room is very nice. Luxury in a rain forest. And the service is top-notch. The location is across the river from the main town. This little buffer is good and bad. It gives you seclusion from the rest of the community, but it also takes a little effort to cross the river. This never was an issue for me. Any time we were ready to either go to the village or return, Mama Yeya's husband or adult children immediately came to transport us across the small river in their little canoe. And the river is so clean and beautiful! We planned to stay just 1 night but were so impressed that we decided to extend our stay. Highly recommended for a unique stay.
everything was great