270 TAGANGA
Tortuga Hostel, Calle 9 # 3-116 (Cell - 312-456-1493, WiFi, tortugahostel
@yahoo.com). Up in the hills sits a hostel with what may be one of the most
stunning views in all of Taganga. Nice rooms with very friendly owners. Tortuga
has an extremely inviting rooftop terrace with a bar. If you don't mind the 5-8
minutes hike and being so far from the beach, this may be a great place for you.
Prices Aug. 2010: Dorm, 20,000 COP; Double, 60,000 COP. (www.tortuga
hostel.com).
Hostal Casa Jamaica, check map (Cell - 311-665-8064, franktayrona@hotmail.
com). This property is five minutes off the beach up into the hills. Hostal Casa
Jamaica has a small pool, hammocks, and barbeque. This is perfect for people
who want to be removed from town and have more privacy. There is a spot for
tents and hammocks to sleep in. Contact owner for more information.
Mid-Range
Hotel Divanga, 12 No 4-07 (421-9092, WiFi, [email protected]). Hotel
Divanga is a charming hotel about a five minute walk up from the beach. Hotel
Divanga has a very appealing pool and inviting hammocks, and it appears to be
an excellent choice. Prices Aug. 2010: Dorm, with breakfast, 29,000 COP;
Single/Double, with breakfast, 60,000 COP. (www.divanga.com).
Hotel Taganga Casa Holanda, Calle 14 No.1B-75, (035-421-9390, WiFi,
[email protected]). Casa Holanda is an extremely well-run bed and
breakfast catering to mid-range travelers who are looking for a quiet relaxing
stay. The owner is a very friendly expat from Holland. Rooms are very clean and
comfortable with cable television. There is a restaurant and bar with well-priced
meals named KTORSE. The owner also offers very well priced Spanish classes
taught by local teachers with university degrees. Casa Holanda is highly
recommended for all of its services. Accepts Visa, MC, and American Express.
Prices Aug. 2013: Single, fan, 40,000 COP; Double, fan, 60,000 COP; Double,
with breakfast, air, 80,000 COP. (www.tagangahotel.com).