This hostel is committed to following WHO and local government guidelines for Covid-19 sanitation. This includes increased cleaning routines, better hygiene measures and social distancing when required.

Rio Hostel Buritaca

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9.3
Superb
1830 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Fantastic Cleanliness

Property Description

FORMERLY KNOWN AS EL RIO HOSTEL, SAME HOSTEL, SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT NAME

Winner of Hostelworld's Best Hostel In Colombia 2018 and Second in Latin America

10 minutes from the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) pickup point

25 minutes from Tayrona National Park

Our hostel is set right in the middle of a stunning jungle, whilst some of Colombia's best beaches are just a 30 minute walk away.

Fun stuff on offer includes:
Daily yoga (Monday to Friday)
Tubing right from our doorstep
Horse riding
Rafting
Paddle boarding
Motorbike rent
Waterfall hikes
Sunrise hikes over the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Cacao and nature tours

In 2021, Rio Hostel became a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI), led by the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the World Tourism Organization (WTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Read about our commitments here https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/organisations/el-rio-hostel

We are also the very proud home of the Rio Foundation and you can volunteer with us every day in our local community through our educational, sporting and/or environmental programmes.

N.B - To fund our Foundation, which provides FREE, Fun, Inclusive and Impactful activities for 150+ local children every week, a $1.30 donation (COP$5,000) will be added to the bill of everyone who stays at El Rio. If you would like to remove it from your bill or you would like to donate more, please talk to reception.

See you by the river

Reviews & Ratings

9.3
Superb
1830 Total Reviews
  • Security
    9.6
  • Location
    9.3
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    9.3
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Facilities
    9.3

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Latest Reviews

8.0
Fabulous
Nov 23, 2023
great hostel for partying but not much else, location is beautiful but not too much to do unless you leave which is a pain because of the location. But in terms of atmosphere definitely one of the best hostels I've been to.
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Male, 18-24
10
Superb
Nov 23, 2023
Volunteers make this hostel what it is. Big shout out to Hayden.
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Male, 18-24
9.4
Superb
Nov 19, 2023
Overall great stay. One drunk British volunteer was very weird to me, and that was strange (which is why it's not ten star) but beyond that, it was great.
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Female, 25-30

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free Parking
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Security Lockers
    • Common Room
    • Bicycle Parking
    • Fitness Centre
    • Air Conditioning
    • Book Exchange
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Parking
    • Ceiling fan
    • Card Phones
    • Flexible NRR
    • Covid-19 safe
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Airport Transfers
    • Luggage Storage
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • 24 Hour Security
    • Housekeeping
    • Late check-out
    • Reception (limited hours)
  • Food & Drink

    • Restaurant
    • Bar
    • Meals Available
    • Cafe
  • Entertainment

    • Board Games
    • Pool Table

Awards

2018

2nd, Continent Winners Latin America

2018

1st, Country Winners Colombia

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