Hacienda Guadua Bamboo

Every year at Guadua Bamboo, we take on a new challenge and push the limits of what can be built using Guadua angustifolia. This year is no different… except for the scale. We’ve officially started work on our largest bamboo structure to date!

This week, we completed the base platform for a brand-new bamboo structure, and as you can see, it’s no small task. The concrete slab sits firmly on a retaining wall made from locally sourced river stones.

At our facility in Colombia, Guadua Bamboo® slat production is more than just processing—it’s a carefully controlled, large-scale operation designed to meet the demands of specific engineered bamboo applications.

Did you know we operate the only commercial nursery in Colombia specialized in tropical bamboo? Tucked away in the hills of Bajo Sabaletas, Valle del Cauca, our nursery is home to over 60 distinct species of bamboo.

Not every project has to be large-scale to make an impact. This week at the farm, we’ve been working on a small but stylish detail: handcrafted trash can covers made from Guadua Bamboo®.

Safety first! Our team at Guadua Bamboo® completes monthly fire and first aid training to stay prepared for emergencies and ensure a safe work environment.

At Hacienda Guadua Bamboo, sustainability is more than a buzzword; it’s a way of life. One of our latest projects—a bamboo outdoor bathroom cabin—exemplifies how bamboo can transform everyday needs into eco-friendly, functional, and beautiful solutions. This innovative project, featuring a composting toilet, is a game-changer for rural farms without access to running water. Through a step-by-step photo gallery, we want to inspire others to rethink waste management and showcase the potential of bamboo as a building material.

Bamboo Import Europe is the first company to support and contribute to our Adopt a Bamboo program in Colombia! Bamboo Import is the largest bamboo retailer in Europe, and has been conducting fair trade policies for over a decade.

In our greenhouse at Hacienda Guadua Bamboo we installed 5 bamboo nursery tables. We use these tables to grow bamboo cuttings and seedlings in a specially developed biodegradable rooting foam.

At the beginning of March 2021 we started with the building of our bamboo nursery at Hacienda Guadua Bamboo. It took us about a month to complete the greenhouse that measures 10 x 48 m.

Today, groundworks have begun at Hacienda Guadua Bamboo. We are going to build a new bamboo preservation tank, a greenhouse, and road access for trucks.