El Galope Horse Farm

FEEL AT HOME FAR AWAY FROM HOME.
GET AWAY FROM IT ALL.
Leave the city and come to the green fields to relax.

The El Galope Farm Hostel - is a restful stopover in Colonia's countryside.
50 minutes away from Colonia city by bus on the way to Montevideo.
Excellent frequency inexpensive and comfortable buses either from Colonia or Montevideo.
Fire place, fondue and sauna are all a part of our service.

Small Hostel Farm Located in Colonia's countryside.
Peace, tranquillity, horses, sauna, bikes, books, fondue and good wine.

Ecological sun water heaters.
No TV for your soul welfare.

We speak German, French, English and Spanish.
Travelling is in our souls!
We know how important it is to have a rest in your trip.
Monica and Miguel

We are located 50 minutes Bus from Colonia on the way to Montevideo

Check in: 13.00
Check out: 11:00
Credit cards accepted: VISA and MASTERCARD. Subject to 7% additional charge.
Members of Hostelling International have a USD 5 discount per person per night.

Guests may use the kitchen facilities to prepare meals from 12.00 to 17.00 hrs.only.
Drinks should be purchased at El Galope. We have very good water from our own well for free.

Accommodation Information

All bedrooms are for 2 guests:
- Bunk bed rooms
- Private rooms with double bed
Rooms with good heating.
Hot water powered by the solar system.

Kitchen and Dining room
Guests who wish to cook in the Hostel may do so from 12.00 to 15.00. You can also chose to try our daily menu prepared with natural products from this countryside region.
Drinks (soft. or alcoholic) should be purchased at El Galope.

You can pay with USD, $ Uruguay, $ Argentina or Euros.
We accept Visa and Master Card credit cards. #
Credit Card payments are subject to 7% additional charge.
Pets are not allowed.
Children under the age of 18 are unable to be accommodated.

Drinks should be purchased at El Galope. We have good wines and drinks of your choice.

Other experiences include:
Horseback rides - USD 35/2.30 hours aprox./per person
Bicycles - USD 1/person/hour

Location Information

Places to visit in the region

Santa Regina Beach is a beautiful sandy lonely beach 13 kilometers away from El Galope, there are neighbouring dairy farms and cheese making farms just 5 minutes away walking. We are also a 15 minutes walk to a goat dairy farm where goat cheese is made.

The neighborhoods of La Paz Colonia Piamontesa, Colonia Valdense, Nueva Helvecia El Prado have many immigrants from France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. These neighbourhoods are only 6 kilometers away.

Places to visit in Colonia

The Old Portuguese - Spanish colonial city of “Colonial del Sacramento” declared historical patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO.

Anchorena Park and residential ranch of the President which features English colonial architecture as well as the town of Conchillas which features Irish colonial architecture.