Bahia Solano, ColombiaParidera
Black Sands Lodge
Rainforest angling lodge
Rainforest angling lodge
Life here revolves around deep-sea angling, with daily powerboat runs into offshore canyons where tuna and marlin feed.
What it’s good at
Notable
Twelve teak bungalows with soaring ceilings, linked by wooden boardwalks through jungle.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The lodge’s 12 bungalows, plush as they are, feel closer to nature than typical luxury-hotel accommodations.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a private Bahía Solano beach, tucked against Chocó rainforest and reached only by boat.
The rooms
Bedrooms open onto private decks facing the sea, and the large bathrooms are decorated with native plants.
At the table
The open-air pavilion serves the daily catch as sashimi and tuna tartare, looking straight out over the bay.
How it began
Argentine fishing guide Felipe Morales scouted South America for six years before establishing the lodge along this remote bay.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.