Guatapé, Colombia: A Paradise of Colors, Nature, and Adventure

Viajero GO is Viajero Hostels’ loyalty program. Join for free, start at Tourist with 15% off direct bookings and unlock more benefits as you complete eligible stays. Here is how to register, move up the levels and use your benefits.

How Viajero GO works

Create your free account

Register on the official AKIN platform and use your account email when booking. You start at Tourist when you join.

Book directly and complete your stay

For regular progression, eligible nights come from completed bookings through Viajero’s official website or directly with the hostel. Future bookings, cancellations and uncompleted stays do not count. Third-party bookings do not count for regular progression; check the rules for recognizing previous reservations when you first join.

Viajero GO levels and benefits

Tourist

The entry level includes 15% off direct bookings, subject to the program’s conditions.

Backpacker

Reach this level with 7 nights or 3 different hostels. Keep 15% off and gain early check-in and towel use at no extra cost, subject to availability. You do not need to meet both criteria.

Explorer

Qualify with 15 nights, 6 hostels, or all Viajero destinations in Mexico or Peru. Benefits include 20% off, priority early check-in and late check-out, and an upgrade within your room category, subject to availability and conditions.

Nomad

Qualify with 20 nights, 10 hostels or all Viajero destinations in Colombia. Viajero Tattoo is another recognition route, subject to validation. Keep 20% off and gain a higher-category upgrade, subject to availability.

Viajero

Qualify with 30 nights or 12 hostels. Receive 25% off and benefits including a higher-category upgrade, one merchandise gift per membership and breakfast on stays of at least 3 nights where breakfast is offered, up to 5 breakfasts per guest during the stay. Program conditions apply.

What to confirm before using your benefits

Discounts apply through direct channels and cannot be combined with other promotions. Request benefits at reception. Early check-in, late check-out, towels and upgrades depend on availability; upgrades apply for up to 5 nights per stay. Each level includes the benefits of previous levels. Check current terms before booking.

Frequently asked questions

Does Viajero GO cost anything to join?

No. Membership is free, and registration places you at Tourist.

Do I need both the nights and hostel requirements?

No. You can progress by meeting any one of the criteria for each level. Check the alternatives on the official program page.

How long does my level last?

It lasts one year from the date you reach it. Complete at least one stay during that period to maintain it; without activity, the account returns to Tourist under the program’s conditions.

Start your next route with Viajero GO

Create your account, check the terms and book directly using your membership email. Your next completed stay can bring you closer to the next level.

Join Viajero GO for free

Getting from Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido takes you from markets and mountain scenery to the Pacific coast. Choose your transport around your budget, luggage and arrival time, and book your stay before setting off.

Which road connects Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido?

The faster route uses the Barranca Larga–Ventanilla toll highway, connecting the Oaxaca–Puerto Ángel road with Federal Highway 200 on the coast. It is different from continuing along the mountain route via San José del Pacífico.

How long does the journey take?

Allow roughly three hours for a direct road journey under favorable conditions, and extra time for terminals, stops or delays. Bus schedules can be longer. Check the route and total duration with the operator before booking because traffic, weather and road conditions can change the estimate.

Take a bus

A bus is a practical choice if you want a reserved seat without driving. Check current Oaxaca–Puerto Escondido services with ADO and compare departure and arrival terminals, luggage allowance, journey time and ticket conditions. Check the final fare for your date before paying.

Choose a departure that leaves time to reach your accommodation. Buy ahead for busy periods and keep your ticket and hostel address available offline.

Rent a car

A rental car gives you flexibility with luggage and departure time. Confirm insurance, pickup and return arrangements, fuel policy and toll costs. Check the planned route and allow extra time for rain, traffic or maintenance.

San José del Pacífico belongs to a different mountain itinerary. Mazunte is an additional coastal stop. Neither should be treated as a quick stop included in the direct journey estimate. Add time if you want to visit them.

Book a shared van or private transfer

Compare operators and confirm pickup, drop-off, luggage space and whether tolls are included. A shared van may make intermediate stops. A private transfer may suit a group sharing the cost. Get the full terms before paying.

Where to stay at each end of the route

Use Viajero Oaxaca as a base for exploring the city before your coastal trip. In Puerto Escondido, check availability at Viajero and plan the transfer from the terminal to the property. Compare shared dorms and private rooms for your dates.

Frequently asked questions

Does the highway have tolls?

Yes. Include tolls in a driving budget and confirm whether a transfer quote includes them. Check the current amount for your vehicle and route.

Is San José del Pacífico on the direct route?

No. Plan it as a separate mountain itinerary rather than adding it to the direct highway journey.

How much does the bus cost?

Fares vary by date, departure and service. Check the operator’s current quote instead of relying on an old published price.

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