Cocoa Inn

North Coast & Lowlands


Neat, clean and with colorful bedspreads, this newish Chilean-run hostel survived the 2016 earthquake with only a few raised floor tiles. It's at the southernmost end of the developed part of the malecón, and because of its age (or lack thereof) is a better option at this price range than some nearby hotels.


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