La Conexión del Poeta

Top choice in Middle Chile


Owner Sandra has built a mini kingdom of earthly goodness at this sustainably minded hostel. Perks include free yoga on Sundays, a reading library with inspirational titles, homemade herbal teas and bountiful breakfasts. Behind the hostel you'll find a relaxing herb garden and two studios for massage, reiki, reflexology and other treatments. Rooms upstairs offer partial sea views.


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