CASA ORO

With its international and tropical atmosphere (the walls are painted and decorated with jungle animals), this youth hostel offers clean, well-ventilated dormitories with a shared shower. Rooms offer simple comforts but have private sanitary facilities. The trilingual staff (Spanish, English and French) provide a wealth of information on the activities on offer from the hostel (prices between US$25 and US$40 for an average half-day). Value for money is excellent for the location, right in the heart of downtown.