Encanto Hostel - Guachaca

Encanto Hostel: Riverfront jungle stay with year-round outdoor pool & on-site restaurant

Amenities & Facilities

Encanto Hostel has a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and free pool/beach towels. The property provides a massage chair, public bath, yoga classes, and spa/wellness packages. Guests have access to pool tables, table tennis, a picnic area, and a sun terrace with outdoor furniture.

Room Types & Sleeping Arrangements

The hostel offers beds in 8-bed dormitory rooms and deluxe double rooms with balconies and hammocks. All sleeping areas include mosquito nets and lockers for personal belongings. The open-air dorm allows guests to sleep outdoors under the jungle canopy while staying protected.

Dining & Breakfast

The on-site restaurant serves international and Latin American cuisines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast options include American, à la carte, and vegetarian dishes with local specialties, juices, cheese, and fruits. The kitchen grows avocados, eggplants, and pineapples in the property's own garden.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Encanto Hostel sits next to the Mendihuaca River, with direct river access for swimming. The Poza Encantada waterfall is a 20-30 minute walk, and Playa de Mendihuaca beach is a 19-minute walk away. Tayrona National Park's entrance is 10 minutes by bus, and the Lost City trek pick-up point is on the hostel's road.

Activities & Entertainment

The hostel offers free billiards, table tennis, and board games for guests. Evening entertainment includes live music performances, a nightclub/DJ, and happy hour at the bar. Hiking trails, diving, walking tours, and yoga classes are available on-site or nearby.

• River: Direct access to Mendihuaca River for swimming
• Pool: Year-round outdoor swimming pool with shallow end
• Activities: Free billiards, table tennis, yoga classes
• Dining: On-site restaurant with garden-grown produce
• Wellness: Massage chair, public bath, spa packages
• Location: 10 min by bus to Tayrona National Park

License number: 143565