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La Ponderosa Reserve

Hostel

Los Linderos km51 mas 200 mts Troncal Del Caribe

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
9 mentions

This hostel is breathtakingly beautiful

The river, most of the Colombian staff and a few volunteers

Great location
7 mentions

Amazing location, we have been travelling for 8 months and this has been our fav…

From the staff, volunteers and tranquil location its best hostel around

Good value
4 mentions

Well worth visiting this place

It is a bit of bop to get too but it is so worth it, I wish we could’ve stayed l…

Comfortable rooms
1 mentions

The shared spaces were comfortable and the river beautiful

Pool
1 mentions

The location is phenomenal - amazing jungle, natural pool and beach for swimming…

Overview

Set in Buritaca, La Ponderosa Reserve features a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. The hostel has a private beach area. The units at the hostel come with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. You can play billiards at La Ponderosa Reserve, and the area is popular for hiking. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 76 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Rylan

extended_group

January 12, 2026

10

A lush jungle paradise that feels like your home away from home

This hostel is breathtakingly beautiful. It’s eco friendly with locally grown foods, and located in lush jungle by the river. We extended our stay to attend a party which was good fun. The private cabins are so cute with outdoor shower and pretty gardens, and we also stayed in the dorms and private tree house. All staff went above and beyond to accommodate our group of 4. Well worth visiting this place! The vegetarian meals are 10/10

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Sian

couple

January 4, 2026

5

AVOID!

The river, most of the Colombian staff and a few volunteers. The hammocks. The place has potential. Tap water. Leaving.

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Anna

couple

January 7, 2025

10

I will be telling absolutely everyone I meet about this hidden gem for eternity and already can’t wait to visit again

We stayed in the cabañas and they are beautiful. An al fresco shower is such a great touch. The permaculture tour was wonderful too, so insightful and interesting. They are doing some really special work there. I cannot flaw the place. It is a bit of bop to get too but it is so worth it, I wish we could’ve stayed longer

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Filo Jokoma

solo_traveller

December 1, 2024

10

Hidden Paradise

This place is just magical! I instantly fell in love with the beautiful river, the amazing vegetarian food, the playful animals and the super nice people. This hostel is the perfect mix of social and private.

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Sam

couple

June 21, 2024

10

Go there! Best hostel in Latin America

Amazing location, we have been travelling for 8 months and this has been our favourite hostel. We met great people here, the staff were great and the activities all fun. The food was also some of the best we have had in our whole trip.

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Ren

solo_traveller

June 4, 2024

10

A gorgeous wedge of bliss fun and tranquility

This is the most beautiful and welcoming hostel on the north coast. From the staff, volunteers and tranquil location its best hostel around. I stayed on the north coast for three months and found it so hard to leave Ponde - thanks for everything guys! Until next year

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Hannah

couple

May 20, 2024

10

Beautiful place in the middle of nowhere. It’s so peaceful and surrounded by nature, and the food is incredible. It was our favourite place we stayed in our whole time in Colombia.

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Charlie

solo_traveller

April 23, 2024

9

The access to the river is great, the property is beautiful and the staff is super nice! Also the food is amazing!!

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Alex Gibbon

solo_traveller

March 19, 2024

10

One of the best places I have ever stayed. Isolated paradise up in the mountains, definitely worth the 40 minutes Moto taxi. The fact it's a sustainable, zero waste, permaculture project makes your stay so much more meaningful. The communal meals have a great vibe and the food it's is absolutely incredible. Beautiful little river beach and so many adorable animals - dogs, cats, pigs, Barbara the goat. Good activities to do as well: tubing, permaculture tour, trip to indigenous village. Other guests were so lovely as the place attracts great people. I kept extending my stay and ended up there for ten days. 10/10 would recommend.

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Zoe

couple

March 11, 2024

9

Love this place, second time visiting and it gets better and better. It’s a glorious peaceful spot in the jungle and with a river beach. Getting there is part of the adventure, food was delicious- all veggie and the vibe is very friendly and community - like. Did the eco tour and sunrise hike which were great. 100 % recommend.

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Paige

extended_group

March 8, 2024

10

A hidden paradise, the perfect place to restore.

The location is phenomenal - amazing jungle, natural pool and beach for swimming and mountain views. The food is amazing and the activities (walks, yoga, games) create a lovely atmosphere.

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Oliver

couple

March 7, 2024

10

Best hostel I have ever stayed at

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Oliver

couple

March 7, 2024

10

Best hostel I have ever stayed at

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Oliver

couple

March 7, 2024

10

Best hostel I have ever stayed at

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Oliver

couple

March 7, 2024

10

Best hostel I have ever stayed at

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Hanna

solo_traveller

February 21, 2024

10

What's not to love about this place? Attracts such sweet souls, insane nature whenever you go, amazing vegetarian food with proper serving sizes and a pack of lovely animals. Worth the bumpy ride!

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Lilli

couple

December 19, 2023

10

Food was the best we’ve eaten in colombia - and all vegetarian. The journey to get there was exciting and breathtaking. The spot was unique, relaxing and full of nature. Staff and volunteers (and other guests!) were all epic.

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Luke

couple

September 21, 2023

10

Absolute gem

What an absolute gem. Really out in the jungle so you go back to the basics. The food is delicious, the staff are super friendly and the location on the river is so special.

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Gabrielle Murray-Coté

couple

September 2, 2023

8

The remoteness made it very calm and peaceful place. The private cabanas were a bit small but overall very comfy. The food was super tasty and was about 25k COP per meal. The shared spaces were comfortable and the river beautiful.

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Narnio

couple

June 25, 2023

9

very enjoyable and beautiful, a slice of utter paradise in a world otherwise full of imperfections and disappointments.

The food was to die for, amazing location, and zero waste

Facilities

Activities

Billiards, Hiking, Private beach area, Nightclub/DJ, Evening entertainment, Beach, Movie nights, Walking tours, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar

General

Pets allowed

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden

Parking

Free parking, Parking

Safety features

First aid kit available

Deluxe Double Room

The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Shower

The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

The double room provides a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 9 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 17:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThere is a river crossing via raft to arrive here, due to the rainy season guests MUST get here before 2pm in the afternoon as the river can rise and occasionally the crossing must be closed to ensure their safety.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:36 AM

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