The Journey Hostel, Tayrona Park

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The Journey Hostel has an amazing family atmosphere in a tranquil jungle setting. Located in walking distance of the beach and Tayrona National Park, this is an ideal location to explore Colombia's northern coastline.

The Location

The Journey Hostel is located a bus ride away from Santa Marta and a twenty-minute walk from the entrance to Tayrona National park. Part of its appeal is the secluded setting, and it's on a stretch of road that has mainly hostels and a few convenience stores. There are regular buses that go past the hostel to Palomino and further north. There is a beach a forty-minute trek away through a charming jungle walk. The hostel is set back from the main road, so traffic noise is not a problem. The closest ATM is in Santa Marta.

Rooms and Bathrooms

Rooms are in thatched wooden huts on a steep hill and open up to views of the surrounding area. The rooms include a hammock, and some rooms don't have four walls so it is very open to the elements. All beds are equipped with mosquito nets, which is necessary with the amount of mosquitos in the area.

The bathrooms are basic and have cold showers with average water pressure. Bathrooms are a short walk from the dorm rooms and are generally well maintained. There is a communal bathroom and shower by reception.

Common Spaces

As of this writing, the hostel is building a new restaurant and pool. This does not impact on the guest experience as the restaurant platform is open already for guests to use and includes hammocks and seating. This platform is on the top of a hill, which boasts stunning sunset views. Guests are encouraged to come up here before dinner to watch the sunset.

Guests are automatically signed up to family dinners at an additional cost, which take place at the bar on the lower levels of the hostel. These dinners are very social and it's easy to meet others during them. The bar has a fun and friendly atmosphere and is the main social hub of the hostel in the evening.

Summary

The Journey Hostel is in an idyllic setting outside the hustle and bustle of Santa Marta. It's in an ideal location to explore Tayrona and leave your bags at the hostel. It has a buzzing and intimate social atmosphere where you can easily meet new people.
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Published on Feb 5, 2019

Location and Contact

Location

• Coming from Santa Marta Terminal:
• 1. After 18:00:
• From the terminal catch another bus heading towards Riohacha, explain to the driver we are 1km after the main entrance of Tayrona Park right after the bridge. This will cost around $15,000COP.
• 2. Before 18:00:
• From the terminal catch a cab towards MamaToco. This will cost you $7,000COP. At MamaToco catch a collectivo bus they are the white, blue, and green buses coming towards Tayrona/Palomino/Buritaca. Once on the collectivo (Cost $7,000COP) let the bus driver know to drop you off at The Journey Hostel. We are located on the right hand side of the road.
• Coming from Santa Marta Airport:
• 1. We can arrange transport for you. All we need is your flight details. This will cost $120,000COP.
• 2. You can catch a cab to MamaToco, which will cost roughly $30,000COP. From MamaToco catch a collectivo bus they are the white, blue, and green buses coming towards Tayrona/Palomino/Buritaca. Once on the collectivo (Cost $7,000COP) let the bus driver know to drop you off at The Journey Hostel.
• Coming from Santa Marta:
• From El Mercado catch a collectivo bus they are the white, blue, and green buses coming towards Tayrona/Palomino/Buritaca. Once on the collectivo (Cost $7,000COP) let the bus driver know to drop you off at The Journey Hostel.

Map

Map

Address: km 33 via la guajira, magdanela, fnc The Journey H, Tayrona Park (Tayrona National Park, Calabazo, El Zaino, Guachaca, Trompito), Magdalena, Colombia

Distance to city center: 0.89 km

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Website

Website The Journey Hostel Tayrona Park (if you know the URL of their website, let us know and we'll add it)
Phone Number: 3103993629
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Facilities and Amenities

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Breakfast

Parking

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Airport Pickup

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Lockers in Lobby

Luggage Storage

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Air Conditioning

Bar

Beach

Board Games

Evening Entertainment

Food/Restaurant

Laundry

Lounge Area

Sport

Swimming Pool

Table Tennis

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