Ethan Maurice
I spent 26 days at Casa Del Sol this December, made dozens of rad friends from the world round, and learned to surf! This is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. The people who run this place deeply care about it -- the attention to detail, the incense and palo santo drifting daily about the place, the giant buddha statue residing in beatific repose over your free breakfast each morning. Gabo, this cool guy of who cooks dinner, says the main ingredient of each plate is "love" and you can taste it. Located perhaps 800 meters north of town, it is quiet and laden in green plant life, making it the perfect paradox to the party scene of Montanita and the best of both worlds. Naturally, it is also right in front of "la punta," the best spot surf spot around. I very highly recommend it.