Bona Vida Hostel Tercera

Top choice in Riohacha


La Bona Vida is so good that it had to add a second branch in 2017, only a year after opening the first. Behind the turquoise colonial facade lies a diminutive, well-laid-out interior sporting dorms (with curtained bunks and personal fans) and private doubles (with air-con and – drumroll – Netflix!).

But this place is about the little details: freebies at half-a-dozen local restaurants, straight-off-the-hot-plate breakfasts, dinner on demand, and super-quick laundry service. Nothing is too much trouble for these guys. Best hostel on Colombia’s Caribbean coast? Possibly.

The new branch of the hostel, Bona Vida Quinta, offers the same fabulous deal a couple of blocks away.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Riohacha attractions

3. Malecón

0.15 MILES

The boardwalk along the seafront and beach is a popular place for an evening stroll.

4. Camellón de Riohacha

0.15 MILES

Built in 1937, this impressive wooden pier is lovely for a stroll late in the day.