Hostels in CUMARAL, COLOMBIA

A Journey through the Beautiful Country Side of Cumaral in Columbia

Cumaral welcomes you with its fabulous layout of the old Spanish styled streets. Unlike other South American countries, Colombia, Peru and Chile will still offer you some of the most innocent moments via smiling children waving at tourists, especially in the villages and along the country side. The city known for its natural beauty has a huge number of food and vegetable stalls.

History
Día de las Velitas or the day of little candles’ festival has been celebrated with vigor since a long time now. Cumaral is best visited during the second week of December when festivities start to spread their flavours with lightings, get-togethers, parties and many exciting events. Like the country, even the city of Cumaral has seen a blend of cultural influences ranging from Native American to Middle Eastern, from European (especially Spanish) to African.

Accommodation Options
Youth hostel facilities are popular here apart from other cheap accommodation options. Budget hotels are available throughout the year and need not be booked in advance, but advance booking is recommended for travellers visiting Cumaral in the month of December. Bed and breakfasts, youth hostels and guesthouse are quite cheap as compared to same facilities in Bogota.

Popular Places
With a majority of population following Christianity, the city of Cumaral offers many architecturally brilliant churches which attract a lot of locals and even tourists especially during the Sunday mass and Día de las Velitas. The city has many colourful markets where visitors throng during the festive season and also on weekends. Other popular places here include literary clubs and local museums along with a variety of scenic landmarks near the country side.

Getting Around
Nearest airport to the city of Cumaral is La Vanguardia Airport situated in Villavicencio which is approximately around 18 kilometres from Cumaral central. There are many Bogota based and even some international travel agencies which accommodate Cumaral in their tours. Apart from aviation facilities all the other modes of transport like busses, trains and private transportation like car hire facilities are easily available. Renting a car near the airport at Villavicencio is the most convenient way of enjoying the beauty of this quiet city. A local travel guide via the travel agencies can be handy.

Places of Entertainment
There are many small to medium sized restaurants where football matches are screened with the availability of food and wine. Post the armed conflict, many pubs, music stations, eateries and other places of entertainment have sprung up.

Languages Spoken
Spanish is the most used language here but its versions like Columbia Spanish is also used. Learning some commonly used phrases in Spanish is easy and can be helpful.

Currency Used
The Colombian Peso is the official currency here while news, updates and facilities about currency conversions can be availed via banks and at the nearest airport. Staff at the hotels is also helpful in terms of providing information but it is advised to get the details at the banks or airports only.