Name: Costa Rica Backpackers
Address: Avenida 6, San José, Provincia de San José, CR
Price range: 21 US$–22 US$ per night
Rating: 7.95

Opiniones de los huéspedes

En Costa Rica Backpackers, los viajeros destacan un ambiente animado y social, y una ubicación céntrica con piscina y zonas comunes, junto con experiencias variadas en cuanto a la limpieza, la comodidad de las habitaciones y las duchas, además del ruido notable del tren y el tráfico cercanos.

Muchos huéspedes elogian al personal amable y servicial, y el ambiente relajado, mientras que otros señalan un servicio grosero o desatento y problemas al registrarse. El restaurante del hotel es apreciado por su sabor y comodidad, aunque el servicio a veces puede ser lento y artículos como el agua embotellada se sienten caros. Algunos comentaristas sintieron que la zona circundante era menos segura por la noche y varios se percataron de la confusión sobre los baños compartidos frente a los privados. Ideal para estancias cortas y económicas centradas en la ubicación y los espacios comunitarios.

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Limpieza

Habitaciones

Servicio

Ubicación

Comida

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Instalaciones

Entre las instalaciones comunes populares se incluyen la piscina, las zonas de estar con hamacas en el patio y un restaurante/bar en el lugar; hay una cocina a disposición de los huéspedes. Varias reseñas señalan agua fría o con temperatura inconsistente, y problemas ocasionales de mantenimiento de las duchas, además de que la cocina puede estar concurrida.

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8

Veronica

6 abr 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

The space is large with a pool and yoga area.

8

Jeanette

31 may 2023

·

This was a wonderful, affordable stay! The courtyard was the perfect place to relax and recharge with plenty of comfortable hammocks. Staff was nice and helpful. Shuttle service was very convenient. The only downside was that there was a lot of street noise: honking, sirens, etc.

10

Graham

29 jun 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

I loved the swimming pool! Me encantó la piscina!

2

Shauntianna R

18 nov 2024

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Se alojó 3 noches

Very run down NO HOT WATER I didn’t shower for 4 days jus washed myself with cold damn water and it was by loud all night on property and it rain my whole stay no tv in room I seen bugs in my room… most definitely would NOT BE BACK here… worst hostel I ever stayed in and I paid for my own room and it was jus a bad experience!

10

Charles

5 oct 2023

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Se alojó 4 noches

This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!

10

KATE

17 nov 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

A friendly & relaxed welcome, given i was a Very late arrival. I was given a quiet room, which given my late check-in, was Very practical. So that i did not disturb others!! Loverly PuraVida atmosphere. Spent the following day by the pool, aclimatising & watching the 🐦 pool dip. & Had the Pool to my self ...for several swims.

8

Drunk

22 jul 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

Ok stay, cold showers

8

tara

7 abr 2025

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Se alojó 4 noches

Shower needs repair, please

10

Jessica

27 mar 2024

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Se alojó 4 noches

located very centrally to museums and some eateries. if you want to hit the museo nacional, the museo del oro, etc. this is the perfect place! reasonably quiet, clean, with a friendly environment, and the in-house restaurant is super authentic and solid.

6

B

26 mar 2025

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Se alojó 3 noches

The hostel is fine apart from the fact that it is located next to a major train line and from about 4:30 a.m. all day you will regularly hear the train blowing it's horn and rumbling by. This is heard throughout the hostel but is much worse if you are assigned a room in the building at the back of the property. There isn't even an attempt to mitigate it, the dorm room window was not a proper window that you could close, so it sounded like you are sleeping outside next to the train line. The kitchen could do with another sink. There were lots of lineups to wash dishes and some people just gave up and dumped dirty dishes everywhere. Some small baskets to store food with labels on the baskets would help too, I got the feeling like a lot of the food in the fridges and shelves was from people who had already checked out.

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Limpieza

Las opiniones sobre la limpieza son variadas: algunos huéspedes encontraron las habitaciones y las zonas comunes limpias, mientras que otros informaron sobre sábanas sucias, insectos/cucarachas, olores a humedad y muebles desgastados.

Reseñas de huéspedes relacionadas

8

Dante

9 ago 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

It was fine for the price. Room was dirty but nothing I couldn't handle. Staff is friendly. A restaurant is located inside the establishment.

4

Laura Aniela

2 ene 2025

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Se alojó 3 noches

La habitación olía demasiado sucia, y todo el ambiente del hotel huele marihuana, los baños muy sucios

4

DAVID L

28 feb 2023

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Se alojó 4 noches

Property online notes private bathroom for private room reserve option. No private bathroom is on site, You have to share toilets and showers with other guests. Cockroaches in Lobby. Bugs on private room floor. Area around dingy and possibly dangerous. I actually saw a female guest run to the property from a nearby main road. The guest has to be buzzed in and out. Tried to contact Expedia on the inaccurate online note that the private rooms offer private bathrooms but Expedia would only allow calls to their customer service Office and my cell phone would not work outside the United States. I would rate the property a step above being in Jail but not much more. Avoid the site unless all you have is $12 a day for a shared bedroom and that does not include any free breakfast.

2

ADRIAN

24 ene 2026

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Se alojó 1 noche

Las sabanas estaban sucias y cuando se lo mencione al staff lo único que me.dijoeron es que fue mi culpa por lo mencionarlo a tiempo, y ni siquiera me ofrecieron una solución ni mucho menos una disculpa. Ademas la cocina estaba con algunas cucarachas

10

Charles

5 oct 2023

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Se alojó 4 noches

This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!

10

Enrique

2 mar 2024

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Se alojó 3 noches

Realmente muy buena, tranquila y limpia.

10

Mauricio

3 may 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

Muy bonito y limpio

2

Talal

29 nov 2023

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Se alojó 4 noches

As I selected above plus the molds and stint as you enter the room is something of a migraine. Stay away even if you are on strict budget it’s not worth the migraine and the rudeness of the local staff especially the guy who manages the place

10

Denis

27 ene 2026

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Se alojó 2 noches

Excelente estadía. El ambiente es muy agradable y relajado, perfecto para conocer gente. El personal fue muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las áreas comunes están bien cuidadas y son cómodas para descansar o trabajar. Muy buena ubicación también. Sin duda volvería.

6

B

26 mar 2025

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Se alojó 3 noches

The hostel is fine apart from the fact that it is located next to a major train line and from about 4:30 a.m. all day you will regularly hear the train blowing it's horn and rumbling by. This is heard throughout the hostel but is much worse if you are assigned a room in the building at the back of the property. There isn't even an attempt to mitigate it, the dorm room window was not a proper window that you could close, so it sounded like you are sleeping outside next to the train line. The kitchen could do with another sink. There were lots of lineups to wash dishes and some people just gave up and dumped dirty dishes everywhere. Some small baskets to store food with labels on the baskets would help too, I got the feeling like a lot of the food in the fridges and shelves was from people who had already checked out.

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Habitaciones

Las habitaciones son básicas, con varios informes sobre paredes delgadas, literas viejas y un ruido considerable procedente del tren o la calle cercanos. A varios huéspedes les sorprendió encontrar baños compartidos en lugar de privados, y el agua caliente puede ser poco fiable.

Reseñas de huéspedes relacionadas

6

Joseph

10 jul 2024

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Se alojó 1 noche

The train rail was so close to the room and I can hear the train all morning

6

Miguel Angel

15 ago 2025

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Se alojó 3 noches

Noisy, not very clean and old bunk beds. It has a pool, clean common areas and is cheap

8

Tim

7 dic 2023

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Se alojó 4 noches

We had the Twin Bedroom in the basement. It was big enough for two people, but a new Mattress would be nice. The price was good, what the hostel offers. So for a short stay for a few days to arrive to Costa Rica we can recommend it.

4

Gemma

21 ene 2023

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Se alojó 2 noches

For the price the stay was accurate. The double room is advertised as a brighter room but it was dark. It was also misleading as under amenities listed bathroom, turns out it is a shared bathroom. The walls are paper thin and the sheet on the bed didn’t fit the bed and kept coming off in the night which made us feel a bit gross as the mattresses obviously don’t get washed. The staff/cleaners make a lot of noise talking in morning which woke us. And it is right next to the loud train but if you stay on a weekend like we did it doesn’t come too early. When we arrived really late after a long journey we were made to wait while two members of staff finished counting money which went on for a long time and was frustrating. The shares area is nice although the pool didn’t look too clean. Breakfast was good. Good french toast and smoothie. Overall wouldn’t stay here again and spend a little more for a nicer hostel.

8

JIALIANG

13 ago 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

The room facing the road is a bit noisy at night and early morning.

2

Shauntianna R

18 nov 2024

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Se alojó 3 noches

Very run down NO HOT WATER I didn’t shower for 4 days jus washed myself with cold damn water and it was by loud all night on property and it rain my whole stay no tv in room I seen bugs in my room… most definitely would NOT BE BACK here… worst hostel I ever stayed in and I paid for my own room and it was jus a bad experience!

8

Drunk

22 jul 2025

·

Se alojó 1 noche

Ok stay, cold showers

2

Jose

19 jun 2025

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Se alojó 8 noches

First, I requested for hair dryer prior to my arrival and they answered that they don’t provide hair dryer but on their website it says they provide. When arrived, the private room has no private bathroom. In the description, it says private bathroom. All bathrooms are shared with others staying in the hostels and other private rooms. The staff are non professional acting. Especially Jesus who is not even smiling, using his phone all the time, non attentive to the guest, not smiling at all. What they say in their descriptions are not true. They also did not clean or refresh my waste basket in 8 nights of stay there. Worst stay I had in so many years I have been booking with your apps.

4

IANNIS

18 abr 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

O anúncio mostrava banheiro privativo e quando cheguei lá não existia quarto com essa comodidade. Péssima experiência

6

B

26 mar 2025

·

Se alojó 3 noches

The hostel is fine apart from the fact that it is located next to a major train line and from about 4:30 a.m. all day you will regularly hear the train blowing it's horn and rumbling by. This is heard throughout the hostel but is much worse if you are assigned a room in the building at the back of the property. There isn't even an attempt to mitigate it, the dorm room window was not a proper window that you could close, so it sounded like you are sleeping outside next to the train line. The kitchen could do with another sink. There were lots of lineups to wash dishes and some people just gave up and dumped dirty dishes everywhere. Some small baskets to store food with labels on the baskets would help too, I got the feeling like a lot of the food in the fridges and shelves was from people who had already checked out.

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Servicio

El personal se describe con frecuencia como amable y servicial, pero hay quejas recurrentes de grosería, falta de atención, problemas al registrarse y problemas de comunicación.

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2

ADRIAN

24 ene 2026

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Se alojó 1 noche

Las sabanas estaban sucias y cuando se lo mencione al staff lo único que me.dijoeron es que fue mi culpa por lo mencionarlo a tiempo, y ni siquiera me ofrecieron una solución ni mucho menos una disculpa. Ademas la cocina estaba con algunas cucarachas

6

Nickolai

10 abr 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

The place in itself is good, but the reception staff seemed very rude Leaving my room at 6am so I didn't wake up other people, I was question who I was and when I was leaving. The woman apparently checked me out already there

2

Tamara

11 mar 2024

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Se alojó 1 noche

I went to check in at 830pm and the staff told me to come back in 30.minutes because they were chatting and bothered. The room was dirty and sheets had crumbs. I asked about a towel for showering and they said i needed to give my id to hold. I never got a towel. I think thst should be minimum..

10

Charles

5 oct 2023

·

Se alojó 4 noches

This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!

10

KATE

17 nov 2025

·

Se alojó 1 noche

A friendly & relaxed welcome, given i was a Very late arrival. I was given a quiet room, which given my late check-in, was Very practical. So that i did not disturb others!! Loverly PuraVida atmosphere. Spent the following day by the pool, aclimatising & watching the 🐦 pool dip. & Had the Pool to my self ...for several swims.

10

Henry

5 nov 2025

·

Se alojó 4 noches

Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful.

2

Jose

19 jun 2025

·

Se alojó 8 noches

First, I requested for hair dryer prior to my arrival and they answered that they don’t provide hair dryer but on their website it says they provide. When arrived, the private room has no private bathroom. In the description, it says private bathroom. All bathrooms are shared with others staying in the hostels and other private rooms. The staff are non professional acting. Especially Jesus who is not even smiling, using his phone all the time, non attentive to the guest, not smiling at all. What they say in their descriptions are not true. They also did not clean or refresh my waste basket in 8 nights of stay there. Worst stay I had in so many years I have been booking with your apps.

4

Nicole

17 may 2024

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Se alojó 1 noche

I’d say it’s an accurate price for what you get. The place itself is nice, but around 4.30AM there’s a lot of traffic starting making noise as well as the train. The two people in the reception when I was checking in was nice but was more interested in talking to each other. Bought breakfast which was alright. Appreciated the free coffee. They take 4 USD for 1 LITER of water, which is ridiculous. Buy it elsewhere if you have the possibility/time.

10

Emiko

31 dic 2022

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Se alojó 19.355 noches

The community of people that stay here are great. Lots of travel information gets shared. Centally located. Walking distance to everything. The restaurant chef makes great food. Staff is attentive. Would definitely stay again.

10

Denis

27 ene 2026

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Se alojó 2 noches

Excelente estadía. El ambiente es muy agradable y relajado, perfecto para conocer gente. El personal fue muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las áreas comunes están bien cuidadas y son cómodas para descansar o trabajar. Muy buena ubicación también. Sin duda volvería.

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Ubicación

Muy céntrico y se puede ir caminando a los museos y al centro de la ciudad. Sin embargo, varios huéspedes sintieron que la zona circundante no era segura por la noche y notaron el ruido del tren o de la calle.

Reseñas de huéspedes relacionadas

8

Christian

5 feb 2026

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Se alojó 3 noches

Good vibe, nice food and very central.

10

Dominic

5 jun 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

Hat einen guten Eindruck gemacht und sieht auch sehr schick aus. Die Gegend wirkt aber nicht so als sollte man nachts noch raus gehen.

10

Henry

5 nov 2025

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Se alojó 4 noches

Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful.

8

Aarón

30 ene 2022

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Se alojó 1 noche

Me gustó el precio, instalaciones limpias. Quizá lo único malo es en los alrededores la calle para ingresar es un poco oscura

8

Ashley

7 jun 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

Les employés de l'accueil étaient bien gentils tout dans le hostel m'a plus. Le seul point négatif est vraiment le quartier peu sécuritaire.

8

Kim

12 ene 2023

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Se alojó 19.367 noches

Great price, for the convienences, sketchy downtown location.

10

Jessica

27 mar 2024

·

Se alojó 4 noches

located very centrally to museums and some eateries. if you want to hit the museo nacional, the museo del oro, etc. this is the perfect place! reasonably quiet, clean, with a friendly environment, and the in-house restaurant is super authentic and solid.

10

Shawn

18 feb 2024

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Se alojó 3 noches

Super cute. Feels like a boutique hotel. Safe area. Walkable. Near bars, restaurants, little parks, a museum, and the police station which makes area feel safe too ☀️

10

Denis

27 ene 2026

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Se alojó 2 noches

Excelente estadía. El ambiente es muy agradable y relajado, perfecto para conocer gente. El personal fue muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las áreas comunes están bien cuidadas y son cómodas para descansar o trabajar. Muy buena ubicación también. Sin duda volvería.

10

Verity

18 ene 2024

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Se alojó 2 noches

Nice atmosphere, welcoming, quiet, kitchen and restaurant available. Close to a noisy train line but overall a good location.

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Comida

El restaurante y el desayuno del hotel reciben elogios por su sabor y comodidad, y se agradece el café gratuito. Los inconvenientes incluyen un servicio lento en ocasiones y agua embotellada cara.

Reseñas de huéspedes relacionadas

8

Dante

9 ago 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

It was fine for the price. Room was dirty but nothing I couldn't handle. Staff is friendly. A restaurant is located inside the establishment.

8

Jeanette

31 may 2023

·

This was a wonderful, affordable stay! The courtyard was the perfect place to relax and recharge with plenty of comfortable hammocks. Staff was nice and helpful. Shuttle service was very convenient. The only downside was that there was a lot of street noise: honking, sirens, etc.

10

Mauricio

26 jun 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

It very nice and clean. Friendly staff the onlyfans thing they might work is the restaurant, it tales forever to get whatever you orden. I love this place

10

Carry

26 dic 2022

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Se alojó 1 noche

Really liked the food, the convenient location, and the easiness to store luggage and too get help with taxi. Very nice place. And again mention the food was awesome.

10

Michael

16 mar 2025

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Se alojó 2 noches

Nice atmoshere , good food ,other guests all good and friendly . will stay there again .

10

Charles

5 oct 2023

·

Se alojó 4 noches

This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!

4

Nicole

17 may 2024

·

Se alojó 1 noche

I’d say it’s an accurate price for what you get. The place itself is nice, but around 4.30AM there’s a lot of traffic starting making noise as well as the train. The two people in the reception when I was checking in was nice but was more interested in talking to each other. Bought breakfast which was alright. Appreciated the free coffee. They take 4 USD for 1 LITER of water, which is ridiculous. Buy it elsewhere if you have the possibility/time.

10

Emiko

31 dic 2022

·

Se alojó 19.355 noches

The community of people that stay here are great. Lots of travel information gets shared. Centally located. Walking distance to everything. The restaurant chef makes great food. Staff is attentive. Would definitely stay again.

10

Jessica

27 mar 2024

·

Se alojó 4 noches

located very centrally to museums and some eateries. if you want to hit the museo nacional, the museo del oro, etc. this is the perfect place! reasonably quiet, clean, with a friendly environment, and the in-house restaurant is super authentic and solid.

10

Julie

26 mar 2024

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Se alojó 1 noche

It was a great place to stay. Beautiful grounds with a pool. It was mostly quiet, a lot of young people looking like they were partying, but that is pretty much expected. There was a restaurant, plenty of seating inside and outside, I just had yougert, granola, and fruit, but still very good and a beautiful presentation. It was very relaxing hanging out at the pool after a long day white water rafting. I stayed in an all women dorm and a couple of the girls looked like they had moved in permanently with all their stuff all over the floor. I didn’t know that the shower didn’t have hot water so that was shockingly cold, apparently there is hot water in a different shower, why there wasn't a sign stating this in unbeknownst to me.

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Mes	Precio medio
enero	16 US$
febrero	17 US$
marzo	16 US$
abril	15 US$
mayo	19 US$
junio	14 US$
julio	15 US$
agosto	15 US$
septiembre	11 US$
octubre	22 US$
noviembre	18 US$
diciembre	18 US$

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18	19	20	21 $21	22 $22	23 $22	24 $22
25 $22	26 $22	27 $22	28 $22	29 $22	30 $22	31 $22

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1 $22	2 $22	3 $22	4 $22	5 $22	6 $22	7 $22
8 $22	9 $22	10 $22	11 $22	12 $22	13 $22	14 $22
15 $22	16 $22	17 $22	18 $22	19 $22	20 $22	21 $22
22 $22	23 $22	24 $22	25 $22	26 $22	27 $22	28 $22
29 $22	30 $22

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Opciones de habitación

Dormitorio compartido Confort, solo para mujeres, acceso a la piscina

Dormitorio compartido Confort, solo para hombres, acceso a la piscina

Habitación estándar doble

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Habitación Deluxe doble

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