El Rio Hostel

Life gets a lot simpler when you get rid of WiFi, add a natural, lazy river, and the meditative sounds of the jungle. El Rio Hostel was voted Colombia’s best hostel, and it’s not just that: if a dorm bed isn’t your forte, you can get a private cabaña, or even an outdoor hammock. Travelers across the Caribbean traded stories of El Rio, ranging from ohmygod it was incredible to it was sold out and I’m so bummed. The grounds are focused on fostering a community atmosphere, with family-style dinners and daily group activities ranging from river tubing to dance-filled happy hours. Social butterflies will thrive here. In fact, you might just extend your stay again and again.