Macondo is a friendly, Australian run backpacker favourite, right in the heart of San Gil - Colombia's up and coming Adventure Tourism capital.
Although Shaun, the owner, has been welcoming backpackers to San Gil for since 2005, Macondo Guesthouse officially opened it's doors in July 2006 and is already one of the familiar names in travellers circles. With such a beautiful setting and a variety of attractions and activities nearby, its easy to see why!
Providing simple and affordable accommodation with handy facilities and as much local information as you need, Shaun will ensure that you get as much as you possibly can out of this worthwhile destination.
Facilities...
There are three private double rooms available. Rooms downstairs cost 30,000 Pesos, the upstairs rooms with shared balcony overlooking San Gil sell for 36,000 Pesos. Dorm beds come in at 15,000 Pesos. All rooms are clean, comfy and simple with shared bathrooms.There are also all the facilities the independent traveller could hope for - self-catering kitchen, laundry, book exchange and plenty of information to hand about how to see the nearby sights independently and on a budget.
Three computers with speedy internet connection and Skype/Messenger facilities are available for guest use at 2,000 Pesos an hour. WiFi is offered free of charge throughout the building.
For those interested in volunteer work in San Gil, the guesthouse can also arrange placements or put people in touch with local projects.
Tours...
You will almost certainly want to make the most of the areas adventure activities and this can be done directly through the guesthouse. Shaun is a guide for Antigua Cave and also takes tours on request to other neighbouring sights.Shaun also offers a translation service for groups as all tours and activities in the area use Spanish speaking guides.
Any other activities, he books and organizes with reputable, local companies specialising in rafting, caving, rappelling, trekking, paragliding and more!
Contact Info...
Calle 12 No. 7 - 26
San Gil
San Gil
WWW
www.macondohostel.com
www.hosteltrail.com/macondo
www.hosteltrail.com/macondo
311 8282 905
7 724 4463
7 724 4463
How 2 get there...
Buses generally arrive at the bus terminal 2km out of town. The best way to get to Macondo from there is by taxi for around 2,50 Pesos. Contrasangil buses and sometimes other companies stop on the 'malecon' by the river, at the entrance to 'Parque Gallineral'. From there, head away from the river one block and turn left. Walk four or five blocks into town until Calle 12 where you meet the plaza.
From the plaza, follow Calle 12 uphill a block and a half - following the Jesus that's painted on the wall at the top of the hill. Macondo Guesthouse is a white and brown coloured building on the left side.
