Wendy is very kind

Wendy was a great host, making us feel home and always ready to help. The hostel is i the nature but very near the town square.

The room was very dark and not super clean.

The people running this place are delightful! They will treat you like family, ask about your day, give you recommendations, arrange transport/tours and hug you goodbye. They always seem interested in you and happy to see you. Breakfast is typical but nice and you can eat outside and enjoy the birds coming to the feeders on site. This hostel (though tricky to find the first time is located just 1 block from the main square so everything you need is steps away. It is safe and welcoming. We arrived a day early (right before new years eve) and they found us space immediately! SO helpful.

The rooms were not what we initially expected from the pictures They are small huts with tin roofs and unfinished drywall. There was no nets of glass on the windows, just wooden shutters so it got cold in the evenings and bugs did find their way into your room. All this being said it was clean, and even in torrential rains everything stayed dry. While were were discouraged by the room when we first arrived, we were comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in a lovely little hut. The family running it were super nice and helpful. Hot showers which are a rarity! Lots of friendly dogs and perfect location

Hut was a bit cold at night but we were given an extra blanket when we asked. Breakfast although free was very poor

Central location, friendly staff

very uncomfortable room, strange atmosphere, as I was walking down to the hostel, there was this strange guy (who lives next to the hostel) making inappropriate comments (I don’t know how he is associated to the hostel, but clearly not a place you want to be). communication issues - when I arrived they gave me a room and told me I would need to change the next day, then about an hour later they told me I would need to change now (immediately). The same night one of the employees knocked on my door and asked me whether I would smell smoke. His uncle would have called he would smell smoke. There clearly was nothing. It seemed to me they wanted to disturb me and I was asking myself whether this uncle could be the strange guy from next door. I clearly not recommend to stay here!

The people that run the hostel are genuinely nice people, always helpful and very friendly.

I can't recommend to stay at La Pijaraña. The chalets are a nice idea but it was executed poorly. There is not a single option to hang up clothes or even the towel - In a place that has a lot of rain that's very inconvenient. The shower was aweful, it was impossible to set the temperature to a certain level it was going up and down frequently and the shower jet was just a dripping something. If you enjoy hairs of your predecessor in the shower that's your place. The shower curtain was to short which meant that the entire bathroom was under water after the shower. The bathroom sometimes had a bad sewage smell too. The chalets don't have any isolation, inside temperature is like outside temperature and they only provide a thin blanket. Without my own sleeping bag I would not be alive by now. Wifi does not work in the room. The red floor paint detaches easily, can't be very healthy. There is a small dresser in the room, but if you open a drawer it has the most horrible mouldy wood smell you can imagine. Mattress was okay, pillows were just polyester and uncomfortable. Chalets have a small terrace but it's missing some seating option like the 10cents Chinese plastic chairs. While there is only little roads noise, there are roosters (neighbours) and dogs that keep you up at night. There is a pitbull dog, but it only wants to play with you. I rarely give negative feedbacks but I use feedbacks myself a lot for decision making and the chalets certainly don't deserve the good rating they have right now.

We loved the general atmosphere! Especially the feeling that you wake up in the middle of nature, you hear a lot of birds and animals while you’re waking up. And it’s only one block away from ‘Plaza de Bolívar’. Thanks for your hospitality & Daniel step up your game with Tejo :p. You have to practice before we come back.

The staff if incredibly pleasant, helpful and present. The comun area is very inviting and entertaining.

I didn't realize by the photos that the rooms were sheds. They're quite cozy, only I would add storage space (shelf's and somethibg to hang clothes) and the path to the sheds could be a lot better. The naked dirt wasn't very attractive. The path to the hostel is also very very difficult. We had no idea. It's also a lot of dirt everywhere and the steps are giant tires. The staff was so lovely helping us cary our bags up the path when we were leaving, but when we got there with our big heavy bags, I think we would've appreciated a warning that the path wasn't easy and an offer of help as we arrived.

Wow!!! What a gorgeous little gem in Salento. I mean this place far exceeded my expectations. This was one of the best hostels I've stayed at in Colombia. The ladies who ran this place were superb at cooking our food, washing our clothes and setting up our tours around town. Claudia especially is a wonderful host who made us feel so welcome and comfortable during our stay. We felt like we were apart of the family. The stay is a little rustic but the showers have hot water and the complementary breakfast is a plus. We like how close it was to town (literally just a walk away) and also how it was tucked into a lush little corner with lots of plants, trees and pretty views. Don't even think twice about staying here. Just do it. Our only regret is that we didn't stay more time!!

No complaints.

Lovely family who run the hostel, very accomodating and just really nice. Plenty of social areas to relax in and just a few minute walk to the town centre

Claudia and Daniel were the most caring and helpful hosts we have ever experienced. The rooms were simple but confortable and we really liked the location (close to the center but still far enough to be quiet). The place has a great vibe with a loving atmosphere and high energy.

The infrastructure is still improving (they are constantly trying and I am sure in some time it will be even better). Especially the stability of WIFI and the shower situation could be improved.

Very nice hostel , 2min walking from the center but quiet at night , great to relax Thank you claudia for your hospitality you've been an amazing host :)

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Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful! They gave me so much information on tours and I loved the local guides so much. I made some great friends here. They have hot water and great water pressure. The hammocks are a good place to hang and meet people. Super central and close to everything. Great views of nature from the rooms. They let me check in early and held on to my luggage for 2 days while I was at an excursion. They have laundry service available too. I was even able to rent hiking boots and towels for the excursion. Thank you to Claudia, Santiago and everyone who made my stay in Salento so wonderful.

My only suggestion would be extra lamps by the bed and lights that aren't so LED bright as they are quite harsh at night.

Claudia is an excellent host, very kind and great fun. The hostel is really central. Tasty breakfast too. Highly recommend staying here, it was a pleasure to meet Claudia

nice hostel very close to the main place in salento. Hot shower always good with the rain! our hostel was veryhelpfull and very nice to us !

it was just a bit cold in our room

Immediately felt at home. Claudia is the most kind hearted hostess, like the Colombian mum of backpackers. Room was clean, bed was comfortable (despite the plastic mattress cover, really, you don’t feel it), hot shower, good breakfast, and the ambience was great! A tranquilo garden retreat in central Salento.

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I was staying in a bamboo cabaña, which was very cozy and comfy. The bedsheets and blankets smelt like home! The bed was super comfortable. Claudia was just the best host ever! Always there to offer advice and whatever else you needed. If you’re trying to escape from busy hostels but still meet some nice people, that’s your place! It’s located very close to the main square but far away from roads. After over a month of travelling in Colombia that was actually the first place when I had a really good sleep with no need of using earplugs!

Really kind staff! And the location is great. You have to climb down a stair to get there, but then you are basically living in a bird garden.

The room had a smell of fresh paint. Also, the mattress was plastic coated which at first was a bit unpleasant.

Good value for money. Breakfast was very good!

A bit humid but we were there during the rainy season.

Claudia, La Reina de salento, was a great host. Although we had bad luck with the weather, she made us feel great. It's a family Hostal that treats you that way. Very green environment.

If you arrive in the dark, don't worry about the steps down from the main road, they're in good condition. It's at the bottom of the stairs on your right.

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Claudia is an amazing host who puts a loting effort in making her guests feel at home. Also the location and hostel are amazing. Thank you so much for the great time Claudia!

The kindness of the staff. The hostess was so nice and she woke up early to make breakfast for me. She was really nice. The food was good and complete and there were different games, such a karaoke, “rana” and people could have fun there. People was very respectful and the place was quiet at night so I was able to rest.

The hostel is well located. However, you have to go down a hill to arrive there. Not really dangerous but something to consider if you’re tired.

Very friendly staff give the hostel a warm environment where you are always greeted with a smile. Tv’s and private rooms if you want some time to yourself. Less than 5 minutes from the main square - perfect location. Also provide a good breakfast and very clean facilities.

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great place, view and wonderful people