In April 2019, I visited this popular hostel which is located between Santa Marta and Riohacha (via La Guajira), just a little after El Tayrona. Costeño Beach offers different eco-lodging options in a quiet, private beach for an affordable rate.
It is also perhaps the most popular Colombian surfing spot, so of course, there’s a surfboard rental section just at the entrance. If you keep on going straight to the beach you will find paradise. That’s how I felt about that place.
You can stay in a hammock, a shared bedroom, or a private Cabaña. There’s a restaurant that offers diverse and delicious culinary options and I believe they also have some snacks. My main focus was the bar, which is right next to it. There’s a lot of fruit juice combinations and some alcoholic beverages.
On our first night there we partied until late, met a German couple and some other people, mostly foreigners. If you don’t like hanging out, you can also walk on the beach or go to other nearby areas where it’s much quieter. There’s a volleyball net on the beach as well.
I would definitely come back, as the energy and vibe feel right on this place, whether you want to rest, walk, fool around or just be…