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This fly-site hostel is perched on a hilltop with amazing views of the city; it's next to one of Bucaramanga's best paragliding launch pads, 20 minutes' drive from downtown. The majority of guests are paragliding students, but it's also a good choice for anyone seeking peace and quiet.

Rates include a good breakfast, and there's a wonderful kitchen for guests, plus a small pool. It's located next to the Aguilas Parapenting complex – look for the bird's-nest sculpture above the brown gate. You can get here by suburban bus from the Papi Quiero Piña bus stop. A taxi from Bucaramanga will run around COP$20,000.


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