Alto del Águila

At Alto del Águila you’ll find much more than just eagles. Fray Hector has created a tranquil retreat overlooking the Río Loretoyacü. The three cabañas are airy and comfortable. Watch the sunset from the tower, which you’ll have to share with two possessive macaws. Evenings are pleasurably spent on the back porch, conversing with Fray Hector. The brother is a most gracious host. If he’s full, he can arrange for you to stay at the Hermana Vicentinas’ cabañas at the Internado de San Francisco. A curfew of sorts exists, as the sisters let guard dogs loose at night.

Location:
1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the village, just past Internado de San Francisco school
Puerto Nariño, Colombia

Hostel Types:
Adventurous, serene, Hostel

This Hotel is: Budget

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities Curfew, Linens Included, Common Room, Taxes Included in Price

Currencies accepted
Colombian Peso

Getting There:
From Carrera 6, follow the signs for Internado de San Francisco. Upon reaching the school, cut across the grounds to the grassy trail that leads to Alto del Águila. Also, you can hire a boat from the village to take you to the dock just below the hostel

Room Prices:
Lower:$8
Price Description:$8 per person

Contact Information:
Phone: 311-502-8592
E-mail: altodelaguila(at)remove-this.hotmail.com

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 08 Jul 2008

Updated: 08 Jul 2008

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