La Playita hostel
SINCE 2016Eco-Hostel en el CaribeLa Playita hostel
..an island spot just off the Caribbean coast of Colombia. It has an ocean front bar and spacious, modern rooms with a local feel to them perfect for Island life. Situated close to the port, but feels secluded. Coconut palms and trees shade the yard, and a garden out back provides us with tropical produce.
Guests can relax in hammocks, take a dip in the ocean out front, or simply take in the amazing panoramic sea view. Fishermen bring fresh caught seafood in daily right next to the bar, and the kitchen serves it up. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served.
We have a variety of adventurous land- and water-activities like exploring the island by mountain bike, surf, stand-up paddling, snorkeling, diving and much more!
Tiki Hut
With ocean view
Test 1
$ Various pricesBig tiki hut
A total of 4 people
Test 2
Test 2
$ Various pricesQueen bed
A private room
Test 3
Test 3
$160.000 COP $160.000 COPDouble bed
A private room
$150.000 COPSingle bed
Private room with single bed
$90.000 COPDorms
4 bed & 6 bed
$45.000 COPDorm Mantaray
Also has double beds
$45.000 COP $45.000 COPEl Pez Leon
RestaurantInternational with a local touch. Our restaurant is famous on the island (and far beyond), we have incredible pizza nights, BBQ’s, local and international dishes. Daily caught -just of the hook- fresh fish, seafood, meat and even have a wide selection of vegetarian options! *Note Guest can’t use the kitchen nor the fridge
* Subject to availability and price changes
Pirate Donkey bar
Ocean viewPirate Donkey bar
Our “Pirate Donkey bar” is the place where things are happening! During the day we’ll serve you smoothies and cocktails whilst you chill on the sundeck, right next to the ocean. Or lay down on the green grass surrounded by Palm trees and birds. Nights can be chilled, watching the stars or be as wild as you want it. Well have seasonal events with Live music and DJ’s, please follow our social media to keep up-to-date with our plans. We have a Don’t bring your own booze policy.
* Subject to availability and price changes
How to get here
choose here step by step how to Get to La PlayitaCartagena by bus Cartagena by bus
1. Centro to BUS STATION
TRAVEL TIME: 45 min
COST: $20.000 PESOS
Take a taxi to the local bus station Terminal de Transportes (TTC)
2. Bus station to LORICA
TRAVEL TIME: 4 OR 5 HOURS
COST: $35.000 PESOS
BUS TICKETS: HERE
BEST BUS LINE: BRASILIA
3. Lorica to PASO NUEVO
TRAVEL TIME: 45MIN
TAXI: $40.000 PESOS
MOTO: $15.000 PESOS
COLECTIVO: $10.000 PESOS
4. Paso Nuevo to LA PLAYITA
TRAVEL TIME: 20 MIN
COST: $20.000 PESOS
Ask us for more information
Cartagena by minivan Cartagena by minivan
2. Lorica to PASO NUEVO
TRAVEL TIME: 45MIN
TAXI: $40.000 PESOS
MOTO: $15.000 PESOS
COLECTIVO: $10.000 PESOS
3. Paso Nuevo to LA PLAYITA
TRAVEL TIME: 20 MIN
COST: $20.000 PESOS
Ask us for more information
From MONTERIA From MONTERIA
Find your way to MONTERIA bus
EITHER BY PLANE OR BUS
FLIGHTS: VIVAAIR, AVIANCA, LATAM
BUS TICKETS: HERE
BEST BUS LINE: BRASILIA
2. Lorica to PASO NUEVO
TRAVEL TIME: 45MIN
TAXI: $40.000 PESOS
MOTO: $15.000 PESOS
COLECTIVO: $10.000 PESOS
3. Paso Nuevo to LA PLAYITA
TRAVEL TIME:20 MIN
COST: $20.000 PESOS
Ask us for more information
Casa en el agua
Day trip
Casa en el agua
Day trip
$ Various prices $ Various pricesDiving
16 square meters of coral reef
Diving
16 square meters of coral reef
$ Various prices $ Various pricesSubwing
How about flying under water
Subwing
How about flying under water
$50,000 COP $50,000 COPSUP - Board
A Hawaiian workout
SUP - Board
A Hawaiian workout
$35.000 COP $35.000 COPSnorkel tour
1 hour tour
Snorkel tour
1 hour tour
$ 35.000 COP $ 35.000 COPSnorkeling
Easily one of the most popular activities on the island the snorkeling here is amazing! The island is surrounded by corals and colorful fish, while diving with a tank is were things get really interesting snorkeling here is super relaxing and offers up some amazing sights. You can simply jump off the beach at explore the rocks or hire a boat and captain and head out to Punta Ingles (our famous reef and surfing spot).
If you would love to leave your mark and plants some corals in our coral garden out front of La Playita be sure to ask and check out our reef planting program with procoreef!
$35.000 COP 1hr
Snorkeling
Walking tour
Discover the true island life
Walking tour
Discover the true island life
$12.000 COP $12.000 COPDiscover the true island life
On this daily tour you’ll discover how people get through daily life on the Island. The caribbean island life is still very untouched by the modern life. See the great variety of birds and nature. Visit two of the biggest and most impressive tree’s on the island. Discover that the walking tree -really- walks and try and find one of many sloths on the Island.
$12.000 COP
Discover the true island life
Beach Day
Relaxation day
Beach Day
Relaxation day
$ Free $ FreeVolleyball
With ocean view
Volleyball
With ocean view
$ Free $ FreeCyplse tour
Private sunset bar boat
Cyplse tour
$35.000 COP $35.000 COPCoral growing
Save the reef, plant your own
Coral growing
Save the reef, plant your own
$50.000 COP $50.000 COPWe have recently teamed up with Proco Reef a team of marine biologists who are constructing coral garden beds around the island In a bid to restore local reefs and fish life whilst promoting responsible tourism and offsetting our carbon footprint by planting corals on our structure just in front of la Playita.
The activity involves collecting small corals from the edges of the island, cleaning them and then planting them on the structures.
$50.000 COP
Caribbean's surf secret
Caribbean's surf secret
Season: November to april
Level: Intermediate to advanced reef break
Board rental: $ 50.000 Pesos
Lessons: ask for prices
Isla Fuerte until recently has been one of Colombias best kept surfing secrets, but thanks to us and some keen Colombian die hards the wave is becoming increasingly more popular, so we have to be mindful of our impacts on the environment whilst maintaining a safe and fun surf culture. Punta ingles on the island north is home to one of Colombia’s only real barreling point breaks hence the name “Colpipe” Colombian pipeline. You don’t have to be Kelly slater or even a semi pro surfer but colopipe is a shallow reef break and depending on the day can be critical for beginners. If you are unsure in your ability to surf safely please ask about our 1on1 surf courses (subject to conditions and availability).
Because of the location and the dangers involved not only for us surfers but the super delicate reef itself there are a few things to consider.
Please check your sunscreen for harsh reef damaging chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate they are toxic and do not belong in the water. We sell Head Hunter sunscreen and zink at the hostel that is strong and safe to use.
It is not necessary to wear reef booties so plz do not as it just encourages you to put your feet down and stomp over live corals that take years to grow back.
We have very little medical facilities on the island, for that reason we cannot rent boards or equipment unless u are accompanied by a boat and captian recommended by us the whole time your in the water with our gear.
It is prohibited to touch, take or kill corals, undersized fish or conch shells of any kind if you see someone doing so please kindly return the creatures to the ocean and remind the person we are simply visitors
The waves are a gift from the ocean to us, everyone deserves a fair go and it is more fun and
rewarding to share these experiences so please apart of the normal surf rules try to keep a friendly
good vibe in the water so everyone gets a chance to stoke out at Isla Fuerte and share epic waves
they probably didn’t know existed in Colombia!
Film festival
For and with local islanders
Film festival
January 2020 January 2020La Playita Music Festival
Electronic/tropical music
La Playita Music Festival
Electronic/tropical music
Date will follow Date will followSemana Santa
Easter week
Semana Santa
Easter week
6 till 13 April 2020 6 till 13 April 2020Easter week
‘Semana Santa’ is one of the busiest weeks of the year with literally hundreds of Colombians heading to the small island, with that in mind if its peace and quiet you’re looking for maybe its not the right time to visit 😉 the island transforms from a quite of the track relaxed vibe into a party person’s dream!
Isla Fuerte
Found in 1700Isla Fuerte
a small coral island
..in the Caribbean Sea of the northern coast. It is part of the chain of Islands formed by the Rosario Islands, the Archipelago of San Bernardo and Tortuguilla. The Island has an area of 3.25 km2 and elevation of 12 meter.
The island has a population of around 2000, mostly of African descent. The island is encircled by coral reefs and scattered rocks where fish and other ocean creatures gather. Isla Fuerte has trees spread throughout with royal palms, mangos, and a giant ancient Walking Tree. The island has over 80 species of birds, which can be found in and around the mangroves.
Contact
Any questions? Please call or email us.
+57 314 8207 869
Thanks for the AWESOME pics!
David Giraldo
We welcome you to our family!
We welcome you to our family!
With 4 fantastic hostels spread out over whole Colombia we are always looking for awesome new staff members and volunteers.