Sapzurro
- Very slow pace
- Sea and hikes
- Best for resting
Choose your landscape
Four ways to experience Colombia.
Each Hilltop has its own rhythm. Open a destination to see rooms, things to do and how to arrive.
Quiet bay
Sapzurro
Clear water, a car-free village and slow nights near Panama.
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Sea and jungle
Capurganá
The Darién up close: water, trails and a town with no roads.
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Coffee and mountains
Salento
Cocora, coffee farms and a pool close to the main square.
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Garden, pool and calm
Palomino
Warm days, river, Caribbean sea and a relaxed base for La Guajira.
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Capurganá
- Jungle and coast
- More activity
- Darién base
Salento
- Cocora Valley
- Coffee culture
- Near the square
Palomino
- Beach and river
- Garden and pool
- Quiet nights
More than a bed
Days that feel Colombian.
We help you understand each place and organize your plans when you arrive.
Water
Tubing in Palomino, snorkeling and boat trips in the Darién.
Mountains
Cocora Valley, coffee farms and trails through wax palms.
Community
Shared spaces, local staff and practical advice.
Combine destinations
Build your own Hilltop route.
Start in the mountains, continue to the Caribbean and finish where the road ends.
- 1SalentoCoffee, Cocora and fresh air
- 2PalominoRiver, beach and sun
- 3Capurganá + SapzurroTwo villages, one Darién adventure
Key facts
Hilltop Hostels at a glance
Hilltop Hostels Colombia is a family of four independent hostels in Colombia: Hilltop Salento (Coffee Region, Quindío), Hilltop Palomino (Caribbean coast, La Guajira), Hilltop Capurganá and Hilltop Sapzurro (Darién, Chocó, next to the Panama border). All four have a pool, dorms and private rooms. Dorm beds start at 35,000 COP and private rooms at 100,000 COP per night. Booking is direct on WhatsApp at +57 314 688 6698 or +57 322 552 6001, or by email at hilltopamericas@gmail.com, with no online payment.
Before booking
Frequently asked questions
How do I book at Hilltop?
Message us on WhatsApp at +57 314 688 6698 or +57 322 552 6001. We confirm price and availability. There is no online payment.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
It depends on the hostel. Check-in: Salento 14:00–23:00, Sapzurro 13:00–23:00 and Capurganá 13:00–18:00. Check-out by 11:00. For Palomino, please confirm on WhatsApp.
How much is a night?
A dorm bed from 35,000 COP in low season and 55,000 COP in high season. Private room with shared bathroom from 100,000 COP, private room with ensuite bathroom from 130,000 COP.
Can I use Capurganá and Sapzurro with the same booking?
Yes. Guests at Capurganá or Sapzurro can use the facilities of both hostels.
What room types are there?
Private double room, 4-bed dorm and 6-bed dorm.
What activities are there near the Hilltop hostels?
Salento: Hike the Cocora Valley; Coffee farm tour; Calle Real and the viewpoint; Horseback riding; Play tejo. Palomino: Tubing down the Palomino River; Palomino beach; Surf lessons; Tayrona National Park; Sierra Nevada and indigenous communities. Capurganá: El Cielo waterfall; La Coquerita; Snorkeling on the reefs; Scuba diving; Boat trip to Aguacate Bay and Playa Soledad. Sapzurro: Snorkeling in the bay; Walk to La Miel, Panama; The border viewpoint; Trail to Capurganá; La Diana waterfall.
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