Pura Vida Hostel

This hostel has a serious bed bug infestation, and the host, Miguel, is covering it up. I was bitten extensively during my stay — painful bites that required treatment. When I brought it to Miguel’s attention, he told me not to inform other guests or say anything publicly. Instead of dealing with the issue responsibly, he chose to lie to other guests and even to his own staff, telling them there was no problem at all. This wasn’t a misunderstanding or a minor oversight — it was a deliberate attempt to hide a bed bug infestation. I’ve traveled widely and understand that issues can happen, but I’ve never encountered a host who so clearly prioritized his reputation over guest safety. The dishonesty was as disturbing as the infestation itself. Miguel will probably deny all of this. That’s just his style. Avoid this property, and consider carefully whether this is the kind of host you want to trust.

DO NOT GO THERE ‼️‼️ there was bed bugs in my friend's bed so she had to sleep in mine. also there was no window in the room (we were 6 to sleep there), it was horrible. the AC didn't work, how sad in july the HOTTEST month of the year... i don't know why they are so many good reviews because it sucks. now, we have to talk about the showers.. only one shower was private, in the other bathroom the two showers were transparent. it was very uncomfortable to take a shower. the wifi was a scam it did not work. i think miguel bewitched the people who let a positive review because they're only talking abt him (joking) . he was nice though

Bedbugs! Bettwanzen!

¿Por dónde empezar? Primero, el alojamiento no corresponde en la realidad con las fotos que publicaron en la web. Se nota que fueron fotos tomadas al inaugurar el sitio, pero está claro que desde entonces todo ha cambiado a peor. Segundo, nos dieron una habitación de 8 camas en tres literas mixtas, cuando yo había reservado una habitación de 4 camas y solo para chicas. Tercero, obviando el problema anterior, podríamos habernos quedado pero realmente fue imposible. La limpieza y el mobiliario fue el colmo. Nos encontramos con colchones y almohadas que parecían sacados de la basura, todos negros, asquerosos y sin duda, con aspecto estar tomado por chinches o bichos. Los pisos estaban sucios, las cortinas de las literas tenían marcas blancas sospechosas. Además, la habitación tenía golpes en las paredes y cero ventanas para airearla. Solo contábamos con un ventilador oxidado y obviamente la falta de ventilación provocaba que oliera a humedad, por lo que me dio alergia. Así que simplemente decidimos irnos del alojamiento y dormir en otro sitio.

WARNING: BED BUGS! I stayed at this nasty hostel for just one night and was covered with red spots all over my body. The bed sheets had visible stains and were obviously not washed but I pushed through as I was booked for only one night. I shouldn’t have stayed, nasty and never again!