SPANISH ADVENTURE HOUSE
Stay in San Carlos
Spanish Adventure - San Carlos, Colombia (Hostel, School, & Hotel)
Places to stay in San Carlos with Spanish Adventure
With the growing popularity of backpacking and traveling in Colombia more people are discovering the beauty of San Carlos. Off the backpacker tourist trail three hours outside of Medellin. Guests usually come from Guatapé or Medellin and spend at least a week with Spanish Adventure. In addition to Spanish classes and adventure packages we also offer the opportunity to stay at our hostel house. We have dorms and private rooms available for travelers of all types.
Dorms, Private rooms and hotel options
We have options to stay in one of our dorm rooms (7-5-3 beds) or private rooms with double, queen and king beds
Dorm Bed — 65.000$COP (15,5)
Private doble with share bathroom — 120.000$COP for 1 person (28,5 USD*) or 150.000$COP for 2 persons (38 USD*)
Private Queen size with private bathroom and hot water — 160.000$COP for 1 person (38 USD*) or 195.000$COP for 2 persons (46,5 USD*)
Private king size with private bathroom and hot water —200.000$COP for 1 person (48 USD*) or 250.000$COP for 2 persons (59,5 USD*)
*All prices are per night and include breakfast
Friendly Staff
We are Colombian owned and operated. Our staff is all friendly, open and inclusive. We pride ourselves in fostering an environment where guest from around the world can stay. We love sharing about Colombian culture and the Spanish language. Read more about our staff.
Our Space
We have a swimming pool, hammocks, green areas, bicycle rental, and benches in the garden. If you need a cool and quiet environment, you can always find a cozy place.
Kitchen
We have a full kitchen where our guests can cook. Within a 15-minute walk from the school, supermarkets are available in town to purchase fresh produce, groceries, and anything else you might need. Our staff is always willing to show you around, from the best panadería for bread to the local D1 for groceries.
Additional Offerings at Spanish Adventure
Food
Lunches (menú del día) - 20.000 COP (5 USD)
Classes
Adventure Classes 18 hours week (3 at day M-F) - 720.000 COP (180 USD*)
Scout Classes 14 hours week(2 at day M-F) - 560.000 COP (140 USD*)
Private Classes 8 hours week (2 at day M-F) - 600.000 COP (150 USD*)
Private class 1 hour - 75.000 COP (18,75 USD*)
Adventures
Afternoon Adventures - 48.000 COP (12 USD)
Saturday Big Adventure - Since 128.000 COP (32 USD)
*Prices might change according to current exchange rates. Based on an exchange rate of 4000 COP per 1 USD
San Carlos, Antioquia, Colombia
Read more about San Carlos, Colombia. A town surrounded by nature and rich with Colombian history and culture.
how to get to San Carlos
From Medellin: North Terminal (Terminal del norte)
TransOriente - Ticket Office 7
Departure Times: 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:45
Coonorte - Ticket Office 10
Departure times - 14:00, 17:00
From Guatapé, hourly bus to San Rafael, then last bus from San Rafael to San Carlos at 13:00.
We also offer direct transportation. We can pick you up in Medellín at your hostel, directly from the airport, or in Guatapé. The road the buses take is bumpy, so traveling with us can be more comfortable.
Contact us to coordinate!