The Legacy of Finca El Diamante: A Journey Through Time

The Beginnings: A Family Home in the Heart of Coffee Country

The history of the El Diamante, La Manchuria, La Oliva, La Gloria, and La Humareda farms is the legacy of the Vélez family.

More than 70 years ago, Fernando Vélez V. and his family planted coffee in the mountains of the La Humareda rural area. Since the 1950s, the Vélez family has maintained uninterrupted commercial and agricultural activity. Roberto Vélez's descendants remember happy childhoods, playing among coffee plants and animals, surrounded by mules and the aroma of Christmas fritters.

Challenges: Resilience in the Face of Adversity

However, as in every great story, challenges soon appeared. In the 90s, the violence and terrorism that scourged Colombia forced the family to abandon these lands. The mountain then hid El Diamante, turning this jewel into a buried memory.

Fifteen years later, the most audacious and visionary member of the family set out to recover what was lost. Pushing through the undergrowth, he found the remains of the old El Diamante house.

With the vision of reviving the land, more than 100 hectares of pine trees were planted, transforming the landscape and restoring peace to the place. With materials transported by mules, the original house was rebuilt, an exact replica of the home that once sheltered the grandparents. The result was a mix of melancholy and joy, marking the beginning of a new stage.

With the family growing and new aspirations, the dream of a larger and more comfortable house began to take shape. Like a ripe coffee cherry, the idea of an imposing and beautiful hacienda with open doors to share its dazzling views with visitors became a reality.

Today: A Paradise of Magical Realism and Authentic Luxury

Today, Finca El Diamante stands as a paradise to discover in the mountains of Salgar, a place worthy of Gabriel García Márquez's magical realism.

After forced abandonment, violence, and solitude, this diamond has been reborn as a true jewel, a treasure in a territory of peace.

With the restoration of tranquility in the region, travelers from all over the world began to arrive, discovering a country that defied prejudices.

Our visitors fall in love with the land and the warmth of its inhabitants.

Finca El Diamante has been transformed into a luxurious Boutique Hotel, designed to welcome with warmth and comfort those seeking an unforgettable stay in the heart of the Colombian Andes mountain range

El Diamante is much more than a farm; it is a family legacy that has flourished in the heart of the Antioquian coffee region.

Since its beginnings in 1950, it has witnessed stories of transformation and perseverance, reborn to become a refuge where luxury merges with authenticity.

It is a space suspended in time, where calm and natural majesty invite a pause, to breathe and reconnect. Here, luxury manifests itself in a kind smile, in the pleasure of immersing oneself in the world of coffee, and in cuisine that evokes the taste of authenticity in every dish.

This Hidden Gem opens its doors to those seeking a genuine experience: discovering the aroma of freshly cultivated coffee, exploring immense landscapes on horseback, and enjoying regional cuisine with a French touch that reflects Colombia's rich culture.

El Diamante is a journey to the essential, to the grandeur of nature and the warmth of a home, where every visitor becomes part of our history.

From Family Farm to Boutique Hotel: An Experience to Feel at Home