Post beach screaming party next to my tent. It was 4.30pm when I finally ay down for a short nap.ġ1:30am. There was a picture of a witch doctor on the front (true!) and no explanation as to the medicinal contents of the bottle other than one instruction, which I read in my best Spanish. I got outside and took my daily swig (look, a 5ml medicine spoon wasn’t close to hand). Ok, I promised, exchanging cash for potion. ‘For you – only one time a day’ she cautioned in her best English. I’m sure she looked both ways before pulling a dark bottle from an unseen location. The kind lady I was pinning my hopes on for treatment looked at me, consulted her potions, considered me again. I didn’t need to explain my ailment as I nearly delivered a lung onto the counter as I entered. I knew I needed assistance so I hot-footed it to the pharmacist. But every time I tried to sleep, I coughed myself awake. It was 4pm, I’d travelled since 7am, I needed rest – a small disco nap – if I was to take on the hostel party. Don’t snigger, but it really did feel like a slice of luxury. I upgraded to a one man (or in my case one wo-man) tent. After a small doze and a dose of motion sickness, enough was enough. Not so if every cough sends you on a 180 degree swing one way. No walls, no bed, just swinging.įine if you are crashing at 3am after a night of fun. My ‘room’ at Rockin’ J’s consisted of a 5 foot by 2 foot wrap of mesh hammock located 2 foot from the next hammock. Courtesy of the deeply freezing bus to Panama and the girl with the Plague in Bocas del Toro, I’d developed my own strain of her illness, which included a seventy-year-old-man-style hacking cough. I should have been relieved, but I’d landed in party central. Arriving at Rockin’ J’s: A hammock hostel in Puerto ViejoĮventually, after nearly eight hours, I arrived at my hostel. I was functioning on autopilot, wishing with every moment for the journey to end.

I was on the move again – Panama to Costa Rica. My rucksack felt like it had been packed with sand and my legs wobbled as I started what promised to be a long day. The pet policies of Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel are listed below.It was a day of travel pain. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. If you are thinking of bringing your pet (dog or cat) and want to know if pets are allowed at Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel, please read the hotel pet policy. The pet policies of Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel are listed below. If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel, please read the hotel pet policy. Pet Policy for Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel Conveniences include separate sitting areas and refrigerators, and housekeeping is provided daily. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 20 beach bars. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options Business, Other Amenitiesįeatured amenities include a 24-hour business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hostel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. This hostel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Cahuita National Park and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Punta Uva Beach. Located in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Beta Life Eco Proyecto Hostel is by the ocean, just a 3-minute walk from Black Beach and a 3-minute drive from Playa Cocles.

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