Casa Kiwi Hostel in Trujillo

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

Welcome to Casa Kiwi where there is something for everyone. We are the only place in Trujillo truly set up for backpackers, whether you want to relax, play or just meet other travelers and best of all, we're right on a secluded beach. Even if you don't consider yourself a backpacker you will find Casa Kiwi very clean, comfortable, all rooms with full bathroom facilities, safe, and incredible value right in the beautiful bay of Trujillo.

Our newly built complex of budget accommodation, bar, restaurant and internet cafe is situated in large grounds with spectacular views and ensures you peace and quiet not found in town. Read: No cocks crowing at 4am with the adjoining dog barking chorus! We also boast having the best spot in town for watching the sun go down over a cocktail or two...it's right out in front of the bar (and beach). If you're into sunrises then they are available as well - although you do have to leave the bar for those.

Come to Casa Kiwi and we will do our best to make your stay in Trujillo a memorable one. Trujillo has much to offer, whether it's the Capiro - Calentura National Park, cool waterfalls, fishing, snorkeling, the Guaimoreto Lagoon, Garifuna villages along the coast, blobbing on the beach or just propping up the bar. It's all within easy reached, or stumbles, depending on your time in the bar.......

It was on August 14, 1502 that Christopher Columbus landed on the shores of Trujillo Bay and there is a local joke that upon leaving, he told the local people not to do anything until he got back.......and they haven't. Come and see for yourself if it's true.

Some of our guests have told us they are surprised at the peacefulness and friendliness of this area because they had heard stories of crime and the beaches being dangerous. While several years ago Honduras experienced an increase of crime in some of the larger cities, this was generally isolated to those areas and not directed towards tourists. Fortunately since President Maduro started cracking down on crime, today Honduras is no more dangerous than most places in the world. Most incidents are gang related and are amongst those in the gang neighborhoods.

Obviously, if you use common sense any travelers should, you're not likely to encounter any trouble. Trujillo is very quiet and Casa Kiwi is away from not only the noise but any trouble or trash you might find in the towns. Tourism is rebounding in this beautiful country and it is easier and safer to travel, so see you soon!

If you're looking for a place to hang your hat in the Caribbean for awhile or the money bag is getting a little low, then consider staying with us and helping out. We are almost always in need of people to work in the bar and kitchen and could often use the expertise of all kinds of trades to help us with repairs and other odd jobs. We are very flexible and can work something out that suits you. Casa Kiwi is a very fun, relaxing place to work and play. Don't hesitate to contact us if you're interested or, just show up at the bar.

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Once you get to Trujillo:
By Bus: If you're coming to Trujillo by bus get off at the new bus station next to Texaco and either wait for the bus for 'Puerto Castilla' or take a taxi. The last bus leaves approximately 6pm, the bus you need to catch will come from your left or along the same side of the road as the bus station. Just tell the driver you're going to Casa Kiwi and he will drop you at the entrance where it's a short walk down to the restaurant. You can also take a taxi, most know where Casa Kiwi is, and otherwise tell them &quot,Mal Paso&quot,. Taxis 'should' charge you Lps.50 if there are others in the car going to Castilla, otherwise Lps.80. The town center is approximately 400m from the bus station in the opposite direction. There are reasonably frequent 'Urbano' buses running past the bus station to and from town although they do not come to Casa Kiwi. There are direct buses between La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa. Smaller, slooooower 'chicken' buses run between Tocoa, Limon, La Ceiba and Sava to mention a few.
By Car: it's even easier. No matter where you are coming from you need to use the road from Tocoa and you will come to the 'Triangulo&quot, or Trujillo turnoff. Instead of turning left towards Trujillo, continue on the road to Puerto Castilla. We are exactly the same distance from the Triangulo as Trujillo. You immediately cross the bridge over the Lagoon and drive for 5 km where you will see the sign for Casa Kiwi, turn left into the entranceway and drive towards the beach until you get to the restaurant and bar.
By Flight: There used to be scheduled flights into Trujillo Mondays and Fridays on the way between La Ceiba and Palacio although at present they have stopped. It is worth checking with Taca Airlines because if there are enough passengers they may drop into Trujillo. If you let us know you are coming we can pick you up at the airport or you can take a taxi or catch the bus from the main road a two minute walk from the landing area.
By Boat: Trujillo has the deepest water Port in Central America at Puerto Castilla. Occasionally you can catch a ride on one of the freighters running in the Caribbean. If you are coming from the Port there is only one road out and after approximately 5 km you will see the Casa Kiwi sign. Take the entrance on your right. The 'Dole' trucks often pick up people. Sometimes it's possible to get a ride on one of the supply boats for the islands or Mosquitia and if you're lucky enough to be on a private boat, Trujillo has a great protected bay in which to anchor. As Casa Kiwi is right on the beach we welcome you to stop in front and enjoy our facilities while still being close by.
Getting To Trujillo from San Pedro Sula / La Ceiba / Bay Islands:
From San Pedro Sula: all the airports have rental car agencies. With some companies, if you pick up a car you can drop off the vehicle in La Ceiba. If you fly into San Pedro Sula and decide to take the direct bus to Trujillo, you must first take a taxi from the airport to the 'Trujillo Terminal de Autobus'. (You could also wait for the bus on the main road from the airport to El Progresso but you may have to stand - on the bus)
From La Ceiba: is essentially the same process although you want to be sure you are taken to the 'Cotuc' Terminal for the direct buses. !!Beware!! The taxi drivers in La Ceiba are notorious for taking you to the La Ceiba Bus Station and telling you this is the place for the direct bus. Tell them to turn around and take you to the Cotuc station for the San Pedro Sula - Trujillo buses on the main SPS road. You will be able to get to Trujillo no problem from the regular bus station but it will be on the much slower and uncomfortable 'chicken buses'......instead of three relatively comfortable hours, imagine five tortuous hours! Occasionally the bus driver decides not to go all the way to Trujillo and will lovingly dump you in Tocoa to jump on another bus to continue to Trujillo. (You don't have to pay again)
From the Bay Islands: you can either take the taxi into La Ceiba and to the bus stop as described above or you can get the taxi to take you directly to the main Trujillo road on the outskirts of La Ceiba. Coming from the dock, taxis / traffic turns right towards La Ceiba center but if you keep going straight for another kilometer or two you will come to a 'T' junction with a Copena gas station. Cross the road and wait in the bus shelter for the Trujillo bus to come along.
Flying to Honduras from Somewhere Else:
Honduras is relatively easy to get to from just about anywhere. If you are planning to come directly to Trujillo from the airport the quickest route to take is for your final destination to be La Ceiba. If you're extremely lucky, you may even be able to take the onward leg to Trujillo the same day but, sorry, it's not likely. To get to La Ceiba, your entry into Honduras would most likely be either San Pedro Sula or possibly the capital, Tegucigalpa. San Pedro Sula is the major airport closest to Trujillo and has connections to La Ceiba on smaller planes. You could also try getting on one of the charter flights from Italy to Roatan and from Roatan it is a short flight or ferry ride to La Ceiba and on to Trujillo.
The most common air route from anywhere in the world is via the United States.
FROM THE USA: The most frequent flights are to/ from Houston and Miami to San Pedro Sula but by no means the only. There are also regular direct flights to San Pedro Sula from Newark and New Orleans and connections through most US cities. Traveling from New Zealand, etc most flights come via Los Angeles.
FROM CENTRAL AMERICA &amp, THE CARIBBEAN: There are flights between San Pedro Sula and Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, and Costa Rica and off and on, Cuba.