OTHER POPULAR DESTINATIONS IN COLOMBIA
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Hostels
Colombian Highlands, Carrera 9 No. 11-02 (038-732-1379, info@colombian
highlands.com). Colombian Highlands is a guesthouse a few minutes outside of
town that offers pleasant accommodations in a relaxing setting. The facilities
include a bonfire area, an open plan kitchen (with a pizza oven), T.V. room, bio-
pool, breakfast/dinner service and an area to pitch a tent. Colombian Highlands
can help organize activities ranging from rappelling, canyoning, horseback riding,
hiking, city tours, and bird watching. The owner is a bilingual biologist who has
built a solid reputation in Colombia as a true eco-tourism operator. Prices 2013:
Dorm, 4 beds, 20,000 COP; Dorm, 6 beds, 18,000 COP; Private rooms, 65,000
COP; Other larger rooms for small group/family, 25,000 COP per person.
(www.colombianhighlands.com).
Casa Viena, ([email protected]). Casa Viena Villa de Leyva is owned by the
same European of the Casa Viena in Cartagena. You can find a reasonably priced
bed here; it also has a bakery and a restaurant that serves Indian and Austrian
food. Prices 2013: 3 bed dorm, 17,000 COP; single, shared bath; 28,000 COP;
Double, shared bath, 40,000; double w/terrace, bath, 50,000 COP. Prices
decrease when you stay more then one night. Check for these decreasing prices
and a slight high season increase on their website (www.casaviena.com).
MEDELLÍN
Medellín is one of Colombia's most popular destinations. Its climate is
considered to be one of the most comfortable in Colombia, earning it the
nickname "City of Eternal Spring". Medellín is a modern city that offers world
class night-life and restaurants, as well as numerous accommodation options for
all levels of travelers. The Medellín area has many opportunities for day and
overnight trips. Many foreign travelers fall in love with Medellín and spend their
entire vacation in the city.