We stayed in this hostal for 2 nights in August and the room (2 bedrooms with 5 beds, a little kitchen and a little private bathroom with tub) was too cold during the night. |The common spaces in the hostal were good and beautiful. I loved the little central yard with sofàs and mini-tables, an amaca and a Ping-pong table in the middle.|The hall isn't bad and, if you are interested, you can rent mountain-bikes directly in the structure.|Riccardo, the supervisor of the hostal, was very kind with us and tried to solve our problems (we hadn't the bath towels and he gave them to us) and answered our doubts. He also gave to us good information about the Lauca National Park and the surroundings.|So, the real problem of the structure is the very very cold rooms during the winter months (maybe, in summertime it's better) and the cold water from...
Read moreIt's a cheerfully decorated hostel with cool vibe. The common room/kitchen has games, colored lights and a stereo that seems to always be playing the Strokes or something similar. The owner is laid back - maybe too laid back for some but ideal for others. For 10,000 pesos a night, I don't think you can be too demanding. The rooms are simple with plenty of plugs. I discovered the hard way that there seems to be hot water at night but not always in the morning during winter. The rooms do get cold overnight but there were two layers of thick, heavy blankets. No towels so make sure to bring your own (maybe two if you plan to visit the hot springs since towels get a little dirty there.)...
Read moreThe Pacha Mama hostel is definetly our favourite hostel in Chile, we stayed longer than we initially planed!||||We encountered a very familiar atmosphere, thanks to Ricardo who is doing everything he can to make you happy : offering you a cup of tea at your arrival, caring for your health due to the altitud, helping you with the activities in the surroundings, and so much more.||||The hostel itsel offers very good facilities, a great kitchen, warm shower all day long (not so easy to find in Chile!), a very nice patio to relax and comfortable beds. But there is no heating system and the night...
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