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Hostel The hostel is equipped with 2 double rooms, one with two beds and one with a large size bed, for couples and families, and 2 rooms each with 3 single beds. The rooms are basic but very clean and with natural light, electricity and hot water. The interiors are furnished with local products, such as woven curtains handcrafted in the surroundings of Montero. If you want to visit us with a group of more than 10 persons, we have the possibility to accommodate/house you with producers or else arrange rooms in traditional hotels in Montero.
Bar Inside one of the hostel buildings the visitor can find a bar offering typical drinks like coffee, juices, tea with “panela”. The bar service also provides healthy breakfasts, consisting of Cepicafe products and other local products, including jam, “panela” sugar, coffee, fruits, and cheese amongst others. Food and drinks can be served outside where visitors can enjoy the beautiful view over Montero.
Reception and Information: Sr. Palmiro Troncos – APPAGROP Chonta 96 97 94 061
Homestay with producers Spending some time in a family is an ideal way to discover the life of producers, to witness their family life, their eating habits, as well as a great opportunity to interact with them. There is little luxury, but a hearty welcome is awaiting visitors. The families will get some instructions on how to prepare for hosting international groups and, since respect is one of the main issues of the program, their policies will be communicated to you
Document: the alternative tourist contact
Guide You will meet local guides who are familiar with the area, the production, the people and the fauna and flora of the district. Guided by them, you will discover everything about the production of coffee and panela (sugar), visit the plantations, get to know the producers and participate in the harvest. In their helpful and reliable way they show visitors the treasures of nature, give explanations about the history of the area and about the people living there. These guides can put you in contact with organizations involved in Montero such as the weaving women’s associations, NGOs and the local government.
Projects: reforestation and projects with children: social projects are part of alternative tourism because it is meant to be a responsible tourism, allowing the local people to benefit directly.
Renting horses Visitors can enjoy horse-riding by renting horses from producers. This is a great way to visit the surroundings of Montero and to discover the small villages as well as the beautiful landscape of the Sierra
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