Taganga, Colombia

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Beautiful little fishing village at 5 minutes from neighbouring Santa Marta, a much better place to stay. The village lies in a horsheshoe-shaped bay, and it's the best and cheapest place to take diving classes.

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Hostal Moramar (2 comments) Cr. 4 # 17B - 83, (above the football pitch) Tel: (57 5) 4219320 Website: www.hostalmoramar.com Email: hostalmoramar at gmail dot com Cheapest night: 6 US$/night. Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
Friendly family-run hostel with some of the best breezy roof-top views in Taganga. Dorms are COP 15,000, private rooms COP 25,000 They have free WiFi, communal kitchen, laundry service, ($3,000/kilo), bar and informal restaurant faciliities, (beer, juice and gaseosas; $1,500), a small swimming pool, free coffee, games, storage and can help organize tours to Tayrona and Ciudad Perdida (like most hostels).

La Casa De Felipe (0 comments) Cr 5A nr. 19 - 13 Tel: (57 5) 421-91-01 Tel: 316-318-9158 Website: http://www.lacasadefelipe.com/ Email: info at lacasadefelipe dot com Cheapest night: 7 US$/night. Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
Owned by a French/Colombian couple, this is a classic hostel in Taganga. Dorms start at 12,000 COP, rooms at 25,000 COP. They also have studios, and can arrange diving courses.

Casa Blanca Hostel (0 comments) Cr 1 # 17 - 04 Email: barbus85 at latinmail dot com Cheapest night: 5 US$/night. Private rooms available.
Cheapy on the beach, rooms with private bath and balcony are 5US$ per person (COP 10,000).

Oso Perezoso (0 comments) Calle 17 # 2-36 Tel: (57 5) 421 8041 Email: hotelosoperezoso at yahoo dot com Cheapest night: 6 US$/night. Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
20-28,000 COP for a single, 36-44 COP for a double. 14,000 COP for rooftop hammock cabana. Included breakfast, which is probably the best you'll find in Colombia. The owner is a former New Orleans chef. Very clean, airy accomodations. Wireless internet throughout. English speaking staff can set up all transport to Tayrona, etc., and recommend good diving.

Donde Alexis (Caracol Dorado) (1 comments) Calle 11 #2-127 Tel: 300 459 0056 Alexis Tel: 300 267 4741 Olga Cheapest night: 5 US$/night. Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
El Caracol Dorado isnt technically a hostel (because the owners dont want to pay taxes and deal with red tape) so you'll have to ask around for Alexis. Its a nice family style place owned by a cool old cachaca and run by Alexis (from Santander I think). Its got a courtyard, kitchen, bath, kiosko, and a really laidback vibe. Plus, you're likely to be the only foreigner around (and maybe the only guest). 10,000 dorm, 15,000 private plus they can arrange long tem stays at good prices Also, it's right across the street from a really cool fisherman who will tell you great stories and take you out fishing or cruising the coast. Can't remember the guy's name at the moment but Alexis will tell you.

 

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Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 11, 2008, 10:22: The Miramar reputedly opened a mirror hostel in Taganga, called Rimaram. Anyone got info/prices on this? Poor but snappy 0 funny, 0 helpful.

Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 11, 2008, 10:22: And there are actually plenty of other places to stay in Taganga. Poor but snappy 0 funny, 0 helpful.

Alma del Norte (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 22, 2008, 14:59: It's not really a Miramar-on-Taganga Peter, never heard it called Rimaram, used to be called Tsunami, but now seems to be called Oso Perezoso. By the way, it is the same place as I have a business card which has "Miramar Hotel" on it. The woman who answered the door claimed the owners are "socios". Anyway, whatever you want to call it, you asked for it, so here it is: Calle 17 # 2-36, Taganga. (57 5) 423 3276 elmiramar_santamarta at yahoo.com Single rooms from 13,000 to 15,000 depending on season. Double rooms from 23,000 to 25,000 depending on season. Breakfast apparently included, no internet, sea views from Tsunami bar. The "buena temporada" is just about starting here, places starting to get busier, but this hostel has no guests. La vida es una rutina 0 funny, 0 helpful.

tagangaizzy says on Jun 29, 2009, 07:50: Saludos from the Hotel Oso Perezoso in Taganga! Check us out at Facebook: "Oso Perezoso" or myspace.com/hotelosoperezoso Hotel Oso Perezoso is a three story structure, perfectly designed to catch the cool breezes of Taganga, but high enough to avoid the sometimes dusty streets below. Our first floor has three rooms and a travelers store, bag storage, and a book exchange. The second floor has four guest rooms with views of the ocean that open onto a breezy open-air corridor. The third floor is our gorgeous Tsumani bar and cafe. Hosting a 80GB jukebox, plenty of room for hammock chillin', and a sassy parrot, the third floor is truly the shining glory of Hotel Oso Perezoso. From here you can watch the sun rise over the mountains, watch the sun melt into the caribbean, sip on a cold beer, and order something from the full-service restaurant. Even if you choose not to stay with us, come by for one of the best breakfasts around, full-service bar, and good eats! Our room prices range from 15,000 a night per person (hammocks), to 20,000 a night per person (first floor), to 28,000 per person per night (on the second floor). All rooms have private baths, excluding hammocks. Breakfast is included with each room rate; choose between your choice of eggs, or a fruit salad topped with yogurt and homemade granola! We do have wireless available throughout the hotel. Yaneth is our tireless manager: helpful, cheerful, and a wonderful person. Nathan Shroyer is the owner of Hotel Oso Perezoso, he divides his time between colombia and his native city of New Orleans. As a former chef (among other things), you are in luck if Nathan is here and serving meals! Look forward to fresh fish, amazing chowders, glorious stir-fried vegetables, creole New Orleans fare, and a wide assortment of other culinary treats inspired by his many travels around the world. Alma de Norte was correct: Since 2004, Nathan has been the co-owner of Miramar Hotel in Santa Marta (Calle 10c #1-59). email us at hotelosoperezoso at yahoo.com for reservations or more information. Hasta Taganga! Hotel Oso Perezoso Calle 17, 2-36, Taganga, Colombia (57)5/4218041 0 funny, 0 helpful.

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