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How much do hostels in Buritaca cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Buritaca, Colombia range from $12 to $55/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 14 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Sep 14.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $12.

At $12/night and up, Buritaca is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Colombia.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 11 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-14T01:14:53.929Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include September 14 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Buritaca

Where to stay

There is no real grid here. Hostels sit either right where the river meets the sea, a short walk from the highway drop-off, or spread along the beach in both directions, which means a sandy walk with your pack. Anything further out trades easy dinner options for a quieter stretch of sand.

Getting around

  • There are no ATMs. Take out everything you need in Santa Marta or Palomino before you get on the bus, since the beach hostels are cash-only more often than not.
  • The current where the river meets the sea is strong and the beach has no lifeguards. Locals swim in the river mouth rather than the open water, and it is worth copying them.
  • Buses along the Troncal del Caribe drop you on the highway, not at your hostel. Tell the driver you want Buritaca and be ready for a walk or a mototaxi at the other end.

When to go

Cheapest and quietest in May, June, September, and October, when the rain comes through. December through January and Semana Santa fill the beach hostels weeks ahead, and prices roughly track how full Palomino is.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Buritaca cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $12. Dorm beds currently range from $12 to $55/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Buritaca?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Buritaca include September 14.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Buritaca?

HostelHound currently tracks 14 hostels in Buritaca, Colombia.

Is Buritaca affordable compared to other hostel cities in Colombia?

Buritaca is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Colombia, with dorm prices starting from $12/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Buritaca?

There is no real grid here. Hostels sit either right where the river meets the sea, a short walk from the highway drop-off, or spread along the beach in both directions, which means a sandy walk with your pack. Anything further out trades easy dinner options for a quieter stretch of sand.

What is the best time of year to visit Buritaca?

Cheapest and quietest in May, June, September, and October, when the rain comes through. December through January and Semana Santa fill the beach hostels weeks ahead, and prices roughly track how full Palomino is.