Hotel Aldea Plaza
8.9/10 on Booking, 680 reviews
On the main square of La Aldea, the "Colombian Santorini" (formerly Posada del Pescador).
Best for: Sleeping inside the Colombian Santorini
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The Colombian Santorini in Doradal (La Aldea)
La Aldea in Doradal, nicknamed the Colombian Santorini, has whitewashed houses, blue domes and cobbled lanes. Plenty of people stop for photos after Hacienda Nápoles.
What La Aldea is
La Aldea is a hillside neighborhood in Doradal built in the 1980s to mimic the Greek Cyclades: white facades, blue doors and domes, and stairways between alleys. It used to be called Los Artesanos and took its name from the developer, Aldea Doradal Ltda. (Semana). At the foot of the hill is a wetland where, according to Travel + Leisure, lives a hippo that escaped from Hacienda Nápoles. Read more about Escobar's hippos.
What to do
- Walk around at sunset, when the heat drops and the light is best for photos.
- Eat or grab a drink in its Mediterranean-themed restaurants and cafés. See where to eat in Doradal.
- Stay inside the neighborhood: Aldea Plaza and Hotel Doradal Mediterráneo are right in its heart.
Sleeping in the Colombian Santorini
Hotel Doradal Mediterráneo
Official Hacienda Nápoles chain: 10% off park passes when booking direct
Inside the Colombian Santorini, with pool and hot tub; 3 km from the park.
Best for: Couples who want the Santorini vibe
Read our Hotel Doradal Mediterráneo review
Search on BookingHotel Santorini Doradal
8.1/10 on Booking, 62 reviews
Budget, Santorini-themed stay; double-check the exact location on the Booking map.
Best for: Travelers on a shoestring
Read our Hotel Santorini Doradal review
See price on BookingAmanecer Santorini
8.8/10 on Booking, 66 reviews
Santorini-themed stay; check the exact location on the map.
Best for: Couples
See price on BookingSee all hotels in La Aldea →. Budget pick: Hotel Santorini Doradal review.
Getting there
Get to Doradal on the Medellín-Bogotá highway (see routes). La Aldea is inside the village, a few minutes by taxi or moto-taxi from the bus station. From La Aldea to Hacienda Nápoles it is about 3 km (per Hotel Doradal Mediterráneo). With one day only, pair it with the park using our one-day itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Colombian Santorini?
In Doradal, a village of Puerto Triunfo (Antioquia). It is the La Aldea neighborhood, a few kilometers from the Hacienda Nápoles entrance.
Did Pablo Escobar build it?
It is a widespread rumor (it even appears on the town hall website), but outlets such as Semana, Travel + Leisure and El País Cali say it was built in the 1980s by the company Aldea Doradal Ltda., and residents deny the Escobar link.
Is there an entrance fee?
We found no information about an entrance fee, it is a neighborhood with hotels, restaurants and cafés. Confirm on site.
Sources
Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.