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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.

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Guatapé brings together colorful streets, El Peñol Rock and time by the reservoir. This guide helps you plan a trip from Medellín, choose what to see and decide where to stay.

What to see and do in Guatapé

Climb El Peñol Rock

The climb ends with a broad view of the reservoir. Bring comfortable shoes and water, and check current opening times and entry prices before setting off. Arriving early can help you avoid the busiest periods.

Explore the colorful town

Walk through the main square, Calle del Recuerdo and the waterfront. The zócalos decorating the lower walls of many buildings show scenes of local life. Leave time for a coffee and a slower walk through the streets.

Spend time on the reservoir

Compare boat trips, kayaking or paddleboarding with local operators. Confirm departure point, duration, equipment and price. Availability depends on weather and operator conditions.

Try regional food

Look for dishes such as bandeja paisa, cheese arepas or trout. Check the menu and prices where you choose to eat, and give yourself time for a relaxed lunch.

How to get to Guatapé from Medellín

Check Guatapé services from Medellín’s Terminal del Norte. Confirm departures, fares and journey time with the bus company. Traffic and stops affect the duration, so allow time to continue to your accommodation.

For a car journey, tour or transfer, check the route, pickup and return arrangements. Ask reception about the availability, cost and requirements of any transfer between Viajero Medellín and Viajero Guatapé. Do not rely on a fixed schedule or free service without confirmation.

Where to stay in Guatapé

One or two nights lets you spread out the town, the rock and the reservoir. Check availability at Viajero Guatapé and compare shared dorms and private rooms. Review the location, transport and details of your room category; views vary.

Frequently asked questions

Can I visit Guatapé in one day?

Yes. A day trip allows a first visit to the town and the rock. Staying overnight gives you more time for the reservoir and avoids relying on a tour’s return time.

What should I pack?

Bring comfortable shoes, water, sun protection, a rain jacket and cash for small expenses. Add swimwear for water activities and confirm which equipment the booking includes.

What should I book before traveling?

Arrange accommodation and transport ahead, especially on weekends and holidays. Confirm activity requirements and availability directly with the operator.

Plan your next stop with Viajero

Choose your dates and check availability at Viajero Guatapé. For a slower stay, continue with our guide to planning two days in Guatapé.

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.

Book your next stop in Mexico

Choose your dates, compare room types and check availability with Viajero before arranging your transport.

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