Finca El Maco - Hostel San Agustín - Colombia

René has created the wonderful ecological Finca El Maco for those budget travelers who want to stay in fresh country air, eat excellent pizza and relax while checking out all that San Agustín has to offer. Creative lodging choices like spending a night in a teepee with a fire pit adds to the adventure. For a little splurge, have a massage to ease your muscles after a day of hiking or horseback riding. Try the organic dairy products made right on the farm. All is run with the attention for which the Swiss are renowned. Spanish, English, German and Italian are spoken.

Location:

1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the village

Hostel Types:
Camping, Hostel

This Hotel is: Budget

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities , 24-Hour Hot Water, Book Exchange - Free, Child-Friendly Facilities, Community Kitchen, Laundry Service, Linens Included, Parking - Free, Restaurant, Taxes Included in Price, Travel Info Desk

Currencies accepted
Colombian Peso

Getting There:

Walk out Calle 5 towards the Parque Arqueológico. Take the turn-off for the Piscina Municipal Las Moyas. Go uphill for about 500 meters (a third of a mile) and El Maco is on the right. Alternatively, take the buseta from the plaza to the Parque and get off at the pool turn-off.

Room Prices:
Lower:$8.50 per person
Higher:$17 per person
Price Description:

Price depends on type of lodging, and is 50 percent more in high seasons.

Contact Information:
Phone: 8-837-3437 / 311-271-4802
E-mail: info(at)remove-this.elmaco.ch
URL: www.elmaco.ch

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Updated: 18 Aug 2011