At Eco Point · river access
Down to the river
Hostelworld, guest reviews and the hostel’s own Instagram agree: Eco Point has river access. It’s the simplest plan there is — put on your swimsuit and go cool off in water that comes down cold from the mountains.
At Eco Point · On your own
Ask about this experienceWhat to expect
A mountain river, not a pool: the flow, the colour of the water and the rocks change with the rain. Ask at the hostel where to go down and where it’s calmest that day.
Safety, seriously
There are no lifeguards. After heavy rain a mountain river can rise suddenly and turn murky: if it rained upstream, stay out.
Don’t jump where you don’t know the depth, don’t go alone at night and keep children in sight at all times.
Ask about this experience
Pick a day and how many people; the message goes out on WhatsApp with the experience filled in. The hostel confirms whether it’s possible.
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