230 SANTA MARTA
atmosphere. Prices 2011: Low Season - Dorm, fan, 15,000 COP; Double, fan,
38,000 COP. High Season - Dorm, fan, 18,000 COP; Double, fan, 43,000 COP.
(www.hostalelnoctambulo.com).
La Brisa Loca, Calle 14 N3-58 (035-431-6121, WiFi, [email protected]). La
Brisa Loca is owned and operated by two Northern California brothers. The two
Americans have quickly become Santa Marta tourism legends. Starting with a
vacant building, they have built an amazing hostel, which only downfall is that
many of its guests may never leave its confines to explore Santa Marta.
Highlights include a refreshing courtyard pool, a relaxing second floor bar with a
pool table, a gorgeous rooftop terrace, and comfortable private and dorm
rooms. The staff is made up of very friendly and highly knowledgeable locals,
who possess outstanding information for excursions. Next door is their very well
priced Mexican restaurant that offers huge portions and is operated and co-
owned by an American chef. The food is outstanding and the restaurant is filled
with both travelers and locals. La Brisa Loca is an excellent hostel to meet fellow
travelers. Leave your parents at home. La Brisa Loca is a party hostel, rock and
roll to its core. Prices Nov. 2010: Low Season - 10 bed dorm, fan, 18,000 COP; 10
bed dorm, air, 25,000 COP; 6 bed dorm, fan, 20,000 COP; 6 bed dorm, air,
25,000 COP; 4 bed dorm, fan, bath, 25,000 COP; Single/Double, fan, no bath,
50,000 COP, with a loft extra 18,000 COP per person; Single/Double air, no bath
60,000 COP; Single/Double, fan, bath, 60,000 COP; Single/Double, air, bath,
70,000 COP. Inquire with the hostel for their high season rates.
(www.labrisaloca.com).
The Dreamer, Carrera 51, 26D-161, Diagonal 32 Los Trupillos (035-433-3264,
WiFi, [email protected]). The Dreamer's name sums it all up. The
property is a beautiful creation that sets a high standard. It's a French owned
walled property on the outskirts of town that offers the perfect place to relax
between your adventures. The property resembles a small estate with a
refreshing swimming pool in the middle. Highlights include multiple common
areas, an Italian restaurant, hammocks everywhere, multiple activities and an