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Guests enjoying the pool at sunset at Isla de Pascua hostel in Jardín

Guest StoriesFebruary 22, 2026

No Waves, No Worries: An Aussie Surfer Falls for the Mountains of Jardín

Aussie surfer Johno Barrett swapped ocean swells for mountain air during 3 unforgettable nights at Isla de Pascua hostel in Jardín — discovering that La Garrucha, hostel pool sessions, and Colombian mateship are just as good as any wave.

Friends enjoying an evening social gathering in Colombia

CultureFebruary 19, 2026

Jardín Colombia Nightlife Bars

A guide to Jardín's evening scene — the best bars, where to play tejo, live music spots, and how locals spend their nights in this Andean pueblo.

Group of friends sharing dinner and laughing at Isla de Pascua hostel in Jardín

Guest StoriesDecember 28, 2025

New Year's in the Mountains: Mateo's Story from Cali

Colombian DJ Mateo Gómez from Cali shares how a New Year's Eve at Isla de Pascua hostel in Jardín became the most unforgettable party of his life — no speakers required.

Travelers gathered in the welcoming common area of Hostel Isla de Pascua

Guest StoriesOctober 19, 2025

Coming Home to a Place I'd Never Been

A Cuban-American college student from Miami travels to Jardín seeking connection to his Latin roots and finds it in unexpected places — from a game of tejo to late-night conversations in the hostel common area. Sam Rivera shares five nights of heritage, community, and identity.

The illuminated main plaza of Jardín at night with warm lighting

Guest StoriesSeptember 21, 2025

The Rhythm of Jardín: A Musician's Love Letter

A Peruvian musician discovers that Jardín has its own rhythm — from the plaza's nightly sounds to the clink of aguardiente glasses. Óscar Mendoza shares three nights of music, connection, and the unexpected soundtrack of a Colombian mountain town.

Travelers socializing in the common area of Isla de Pascua hostel in Jardín Colombia

Guest StoriesJuly 27, 2025

From Rugby to Tejo: Chris's Story from New Zealand

Former rugby player Chris Henare came to Jardín for a quick stop and stayed for the people, the tejo, and the surprisingly deep conversations over aguardiente at Isla de Pascua hostel.

Group of backpackers sharing dinner and laughing together at Isla de Pascua hostel in Jardín

Guest StoriesJune 8, 2025

Jardín on a Backpacker Budget: Lucas's Story from Brazil

Brazilian gap year student Lucas Oliveira shares how he stretched his budget in Jardín, made lifelong friends at Isla de Pascua hostel, and discovered that the best nights out cost almost nothing.

The illuminated plaza of Jardín at night with the Basilica glowing in the background

Guest StoriesMay 18, 2025

A Bogotana in Jardín: Discovering the Colombia I Didn't Know

Bogotá native Valentina Restrepo visits Jardín for the first time and discovers a side of her own country she never knew existed — from the warmth of Antioqueño culture to tejo nights, plaza vibes, and the pride of being Colombian in a place this beautiful.

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