La Ponderosa Reserve
Los Linderos km51 mas 200 mts Troncal Del Caribe
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Why people book this hotel
“This hostel is breathtakingly beautiful”
“The river, most of the Colombian staff and a few volunteers”
“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”
“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…”
“The shared spaces were comfortable and the river beautiful”
“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
Rylan
extended_group
January 12, 2026
“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
Sian
couple
January 4, 2026
“AVOID!”
The river, most of the Colombian staff and a few volunteers. The hammocks. The place has potential. Tap water. Leaving.
Anna
couple
January 7, 2025
“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
Filo Jokoma
solo_traveller
December 1, 2024
“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.
Sam
couple
June 21, 2024
“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.
Ren
solo_traveller
June 4, 2024
“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
Hannah
couple
May 20, 2024
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.
Charlie
solo_traveller
April 23, 2024
The access to the river is great, the property is beautiful and the staff is super nice! Also the food is amazing!!
Alex Gibbon
solo_traveller
March 19, 2024
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.
Zoe
couple
March 11, 2024
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.
Paige
extended_group
March 8, 2024
“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.
Oliver
couple
March 7, 2024
“Best hostel I have ever stayed at”
Oliver
couple
March 7, 2024
“Best hostel I have ever stayed at”
Oliver
couple
March 7, 2024
“Best hostel I have ever stayed at”
Oliver
couple
March 7, 2024
“Best hostel I have ever stayed at”
Hanna
solo_traveller
February 21, 2024
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!
Lilli
couple
December 19, 2023
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.
Luke
couple
September 21, 2023
“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.
Gabrielle Murray-Coté
couple
September 2, 2023
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.
Narnio
couple
June 25, 2023
“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.
Deluxe Double Room with Shower
The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
The double room provides a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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