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and holidays. The town is very calm and has a unique feeling. Salento is a highly
recommended destination if you enjoy hiking and small mountain towns.
Plantation House, Calle 7 1-04 (English - Cell - 316-285-2603, Spanish - Cell -
315-409-7039, [email protected]). The Plantation House
is a popular hostel in the town of Salento. It's frequently booked and calling
ahead for reservations is recommended. (www.theplantationhouse
salento.com).
La Serrana, call for directions (cell - 316-296-1890, cell - 318-783-7771,
[email protected]). La Serrana is a unique hostel in a farmhouse that
opened up in March of 2010. This hostel is a gorgeous fifteen minute walk
outside of Salento. La Serrana serves food or you can use their kitchen. This is an
excellent place for travelers who are looking to relax in the country. You can even
milk the farms cows. (www.laserrana.com.co).
CALI
Hostels
Casa Blanca, Avenida Sexto Bis Calle 26N #57(032-396-3849, booking@casa
blancahostel.com). Casa Blanca is owned by a European and his Colombian wife.
The hostel opened in 2008 and is building a solid reputation as a good place to
stay. Casa Blanca is located a few blocks from restaurants and bars. The owner
has motorcycles and ATVs for rent and for tours. Prices 2011: For the full list of
2011 prices check with this link.
(www.casablancahostel.wordpress.com/prices).
Calidad House, Calle 17 Norte # 9AN-39, Barrio Granada (032-661-2338,
[email protected]). Calidad House has been in Cali for over 18 years and
has built a solid reputation with good service and a great location. Hostal Calidad
offers salsa lessons and is a short walk to the bars and restaurants. The hostal
has an outdoor area with hammocks for relaxing, a kitchen, coffee, free WiFi,