Vegan eco lodge offering accommodation and a restaurant (open to the public) with a menu based on plants grown onsite. Offering daily yoga and meditation practices in nature. Emphasis on community development, sustainability, ecological development of tourism, and cultural exchange. Restaurant offers high-end plant-based cuisine, wines, local craft beer, juices, and more. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm.
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Km 42, Troncal del Caribe, Guachaca (at First entrance on the right after the Guachaca bridge), Magdalena, Colombia, 234008
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Last update on 09 Jun 2021 by YaySustainableRest
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Added by YaySustainableRest on 08 Jun 2021
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4 Reviews
First Review by YaySustainableRest
Plantos
Points +3269
Feel like in paradise 🌺🌱 - Edit
Extensive review of our stay and the dishes we had
Read moreACCOMMODATION:
Deluxe Suite with Kingsize Bed
We stayed in the hut 🛖 up in the air and loved it! Sure, there are cracks in the wood and some insects, but it’s the jungle overall. The shower sometimes caused minor flooding, but it dried quickly. The bathroom isn’t soundproof. Overall, it was very comfortable, and the area with all the flowers and plants is beautifully designed. ⭐ 5 stars, even 6 if I could!
GENERAL:
❗ The restaurant isn’t fully vegan, so specify “VEGANO” when ordering.
❗🌱🧀 Vegan cheese was unavailable during our 4-night stay, despite asking daily, so we missed trying some dishes.
FOOD:
🌯 YAY Burrito – 32k ✅ Recommended
Rich filling with great flavor. Came with two sauces—avocado dip and cocktail-like sauce. Very filling, highly recommended.
🍛 Roti Payasam – 38k ❌ Not Recommended
Disappointing. Lentil dal tasted sweet, like dessert, and the potato samosa was more like basic potato soup—not authentic Indian.
🍛 Caribbean Curry – 34k ✅ Recommended
Creamy and delicious, served with lime for acidity. Could use more salt, but it can be adjusted at the table.
🎃 Roasted Pumpkin Canoe – 35k ✅ Recommended
Smoky pumpkin with an orange sauce—something new for us and absolutely delicious!
🍟 Fries – 13k ✅ Recommended
Best value for a snack. Big portion with vegan aioli. Fries could use more salt.
🥖🥑 Sourdough Toast with Guacamole – 25k
〰️ Okay
Small bites with creamy avo. Good homemade bread, but a small portion for the price. Toasting the bread would make it better.
🍌🍫 Bananas in Chocolate Sauce – 15k
〰️ Okay
Bananas were good, though the chocolate was slightly bitter. Good quality chocolate.
🍫 Twix Bar – 19k ❌ Not Recommended
Tasted more like a moist cookie. Small portion, not crunchy as expected.
🥟 Popocho Croquettes – 21k ✅ Recommended
Crispy outside, soft inside with a bean-like filling. Sauerkraut on top added great acidity.
🧇 Tropical Waffles – 31k ✅ Recommended
Huge portion with generous toppings. Tasty, though more coconut yogurt would help as the granola was a bit dry without it.
🍝 Pasta Pesto – 32k ❌ Not Recommended
Vegan cheese was missing, and the parmesan tasted too much like the real thing, which I didn’t enjoy. Portion was small.
🫔 Tamal de mi Terra – 35k ✅ Recommended
A unique and flavorful dish. The different elements worked well together, and the sun-dried tomatoes were fantastic. Good portion.
Juices/Smoothies were all the perfect.
⭐ FAV: Tropical Bliss
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-07
Pros: Paradise in the jungle , Plenty of vegan dishes , Feel good atmosphere
Cons: No vegan cheese available despite listed
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fairyTails
Points +126
NOT fully vegan as advertised - Edit
This place would receive 5⭐️ if it weren’t for the misleading ad. The menu is NOT fully plant-based as advertised on their website. The first thing I ordered when I got there were the empanadas. Had I not double-checked that they were vegan, I would not have known that they contained dairy cheese. Only then was I told that the restaurant offered soy cheese or dairy cheese as an option for anyone who’d ask. The empanadas,
Read morehowever, didn’t not come with that option and there was nothing indicated on the menu that it was NOT vegan. Not cool.
eggs also seem to be an option at breakfast.
That same week, fish was on the menu. I am not sure if this had anything to do with the fact that it was christmas week for anyone who celebrated, but the kitchen was definitely NOT fully plant-based, (again, as advertised) granted 90 % of the menu was.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-29
Pros: very creative, attractive vegan dishes, (mostly) tasty vegan dishes; some more than others, nice dessert selection
Cons: NOT fully plant-based, as advertised, non-vegan dishes must be clearly indicated
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MartinBaumeister
Points +565
Wonderful 100% vegan - Edit
The restaurant is part of YAY Lodge. Delicious vegan variety and friendly service. Breakfast, lunch, dinner available. The setting is stunning. During peak times expect a bit of a wait. Value for the price! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Great variety of vegan dishes, Setting, Excellent coffee
Cons: Wait time, worth the wait though!
Guest
YaySustainableRest
Points +164
The history - Edit
In 2015 we opened YAY in Amsterdam. In the beginning, it was a health cafe, eco friendly store & yoga studio. For a couple of years it ran successfully but with a long and wild journey, YAY moved to Colombia to continue to share the passion for inspiring others to live more sustainably. Now our project includes Bio-constructions inspired by original cultures alongside organic gardens, edible
Read moreforest and medicinal gardens that nourish the largely open-air restaurant. A land, whose design is based on the principles of Permaculture, where you find natural pools and you can bathe in the flowing waters of the Guachaca River. In YAY, you can find serenity and enjoy the pleasures of Yoga, Meditation, Therapies and Massages. Whilst walking in the gardens and jungle you can ground yourself and connect with nature. There are also plenty of activities to explore the area, such as trekking to the Lost City, in Tayrona Park and to other beautiful destinations, casually tubing down the river, day trips to exotic places and relaxed strolls along.
En 2015 abrimos YAY en Amsterdam. Al principio, era una cafetería saludable, tienda ecológica y estudio de yoga. Durante un par de años funcionó con éxito, pero tras un viaje largo y salvaje, YAY se mudó a Colombia para continuar compartiendo la pasión por inspirar a otros a vivir de manera más sostenible. Ahora nuestro proyecto incluye bioconstrucciones inspiradas en culturas ancestrales junto con huertos orgánicos, bosques comestibles y jardines medicinales que nutren el restaurante en gran medida. Nuestra finca, cuyo diseño se basa en los principios de la Permacultura, donde encuentras piscinas naturales y puedes bañarte en las aguas del río Guachaca. En YAY, puedes descubrir la serenidad y disfrutar de los placeres del Yoga, Meditación, Terapias y Masajes. Mientras caminas por los jardines y la jungla, puedes conectarte con la naturaleza. También hay muchas actividades para explorar la zona, como el trekking a la Ciudad Perdida o al Parque Tayrona y otros destinos hermosos, como descender en tubing río abajo, salir de excursión de un día a lugares exóticos y paseos relajados.
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