The room and bathroom was very basic, but did the job. No electricity or lights after the sun goes down, except a couple of solar powered lamps. Great starting point for hikes and you can pay a motorcycle to take you part of the way to the best spots.

Basically, this is for those who like a wild and primitive experience, feeling like you live in the "jungle" for a night or two. Lovely hostess and such a beautiful spot with natural pool.

Stayed in January 2025

The tents have seen better days, but they are serviceable. People in the village charge 5k pesos for passage.

Little campsite in the middle of the forest. No wifi, no cell coverage. There is a swimming pool. You can walk to the calabazo entrance rather easily. No electricity but you can charge inside the house.

Stayed in January 2025

We loved it, but might suggest camping guests bring a mosquito net for double protection against bites.

Beautiful location, very friendly and welcoming hosts. Quiet location with just the sound of frogs in the night, we found it relaxing. You can see lots of wildlife without even leaving the hostel, including monkeys. Close to the quieter park entrance and a short walk to the ticket office. Clean room, shower with a view. Very tasty breakfast (one of the best we’ve had so far on our travels) was included - we would stay again!

Stayed in November 2024

I mailed and called, and didn't get any response. But when you realise you're staying with a family that lives in the jungle, you put that aside.

If you want to stay in the jungle, with humming birds, big beetles, that the owner catches and puts in your hand for you to hold, nice pool to cool off in, staying in a bamboo hut with insects of the jungle, no traffic noise (just the odd motorbike) . A tough walk to the San Juan beach (for me) but not the owner. If you want to stay somewhere that has no Internet, mobile data, cold drinks machine, TV, alcohol. But has peace and quiet, and the most adorable young daughter who can put a smile on anyone's face. This is a place for you. A short bus ride to Tayrona N.P entrance. Start your journey from Calabazo. I would stay here again. 🤓

Stayed in August 2024

There were a few bugs in our room - I didn’t mind though as it’s expected in the jungle

Lovely location, just inside the national park. Beautiful hostel and beautiful, kind and caring staff :) thank you for all your help and hospitality!

Stayed in June 2024

The couple who work there were a little bit weird. U don’t know if u bother them or it’s okay to ask for something. Maybe it’s the language barrier, but we can speak spanish, so we don’t know. But they are not rude, u can say friendly on their on way. If u need the generator, tell them. And they sleep in the hammocks in the night, that’s awkward, because u don’t want to use two of the four hammocks, because it’s their bed. Also the kitchen is very dirty, could need a big cleaning action, but u can use it. The „water filter“: we are not sure if it’s really work, but for us everything went well

The location was great and so close to the park (but only if u want to do the big loop). It’s very quiet there and relaxed. They have a great natural pool to cool down. They offer chairs and hammocks to chill. When u come late in afternoon u not have to pay the entrance fee, only a little fee to use the road.

Stayed in March 2024

If you take it for what it is, a place to disconnect, relax and enjoy excursions into the park it's pretty much perfect. Kitchen could be a little better equipped (another couple of chopping boards, knives, extra pans with lids etc.)

Amazing location in the jungle (almost in the national park itself), the night time soundtrack of frogs is incredible! Double room was comfortable and cool. Outdoor kitchen available for use functions well. Staff are helpful and even offered my partner lunch with them (for free) while I was out hiking and she rested for a day. No electricity unless you ask for it in the evenings, it is delivered by generator so unless you really need it, more pleasant to do without the noise. There are some solar powered lights around the property that provide light in the evenings without the need of a generator. Enjoy being disconnected and immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of the rainforest!

Stayed in February 2024

Great location

Stayed in January 2024

Julio and his family are super friendly and willing to help. Location is very convenient to visit Playa Brava and Cabo San Juan and close to Calabazo town. No internet and phone signal TBA.

Stayed in January 2024

Annoying locals trying to extort you for random amounts of pesos at the main road. I understand paying a toll for road maintenance and to drive a car up it or take a mototaxi. But one of the guys just kept saying random numbers between 5-25000 COP and coming up with dumb excuses for why we should pay even if we were walking up not driving. Even the moto taxi drivers looked annoyed with him. We ended up giving him 5k so he would shut up. Not the hostal's fault but something guests should be prepared for.

Its hard to explain how peaceful and beautiful this little spot is. Lots of wildlife sounds at night and very tranquil feeling. Kind and helpful hosts. Gati and Julio were great and the dogs were adorable and sweet. Super close to the park entrance and they provide breakfast so you can get up and get hiking quickly. The spring fed pool is great to cool off in when you get back from hiking. If you get up early and take a walk to the park there's a decent chance you'll see monkeys on the trail.

Stayed in December 2023

Really nice place, great to chill. Warm welcome and the host is a lovely person.

Stayed in August 2023

Nice camping place with friendly people

Stayed in January 2023

Really nice local hosts. The place is in an remote place around 15 min walk from Calabazo in the direction of the national park. You already have the impression that your in the park. I really recommend this place. You are of the crowd, which comes through the main entrance. The food was really delicious and local, for a very fair price. Thanks a lot for the great time !!

Stayed in January 2023

The least welcoming hosts we've had in Colombia. They were not talking to us, even though it was just the two of them and us. We almost felt like we were bothering them. We asked if we could eat there in the evening (as they had explained to us 2 months before) but they replied that it was not possible and that we'd have to walk to the village. As we didn't feel like walking 40 minutes go and return on a wild, rugged road in the dark, we didn't eat at all in the evening and were hungry. The next morning, they didn't even ask us what time we'd like breakfast, even though it was included in our reservation - luckily we got out of there quickly and had breakfast with the organizers of our hike. Also, we couldn’t use the main swimming pool because they were busy cleaning it. To sum up, there are surely many better places to stay in Calabazo than this one.

It was a stop at a convenient location before our 3-day hike starting from Calabazo. The place is cute and quiet.

Stayed in March 2024

it’s a bit of an uphill climb from the main road (but there are motos that can drive you for 5k).

Relaxing and close to the entrance to the park. Jessieh, the man who maintains the grounds was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in February 2023

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Stayed in December 2023