Looking for a partner to open a hostel in Latinamerica

Hi Dejana and IrishMaria

I too have been looking to start a hostel, and have been looking into Latin America. I have a few ideas and have done some research and traveling. I am interested in adventure tourism as well. If either of you wish to discuss some ideas, feel free to send me a message as I am open for discussion.

Trevor

Hi Trevor / Dejana,

Keen to chat. Im specifically looking at places I can own land and generate a number of income streams over time - a hostel being one aspect of it. Happy to chat and see if we are all compatible to join forces. 

Id be keen to hear your thoughts re Costa Rica Dejana as to why you think its not suitable. Likewise your thoughts re Colombia (am interested there too). 

I currently work in QA/WHS/Risk Management but Ive also a background in hospitality in restaurants, bars, bistros and hotels in Ireland and Australia (where Im currently based)

My email is [email protected] 

Maria 

Hi Dejana,
It's not about the small money you have but having the will to start and think of making it big. I started my own with Small capital but I can say it's growing big now though it has not reached how I want it.
Think of acquiring a land to start building a house or you can go for mortgage to start with this hostel business.
I am always ready to share ideas with you.

I’m happy to see so much interest in this subject, we should all at the very least be able to learn something from our combined experiences.

Myself I have many years experience in the hospitality industry and currently work in F&B management for a large hotel chain. But I don’t relate to so-called luxury travel and prefer a more intimate, and adventurous type of travel, hence my interest in a hostel-like setting

I’m currently in the very early planning stages of a sort of hotel/b&b/hostel hybrid and looking for similar minded individuals to lend any help, be it in the form of partnership or even just sharing some wisdom or expertise.
I really want a small resort-type setting, that has a real focus on adventure travel, think scuba diving, surfing, guided hikes and other such activities depending on the area, that could act as future revenue streams. I’m lookin for a place that ultimate brings such activities together with a great bar and a great social space that allows for the social atmosphere of a hostel (but not a “party hostel”) but caters more toward the traveller who wants their own bed at night, and not to share a room with 15 other backpackers.

Based on the research I have gathered, Latin America is widely appealing because foreigners can own property in many of the countries, as opposed to, say, SE Asia where most countries require a partnership with a local having majority ownership. Costa Rica, climate, politically, and geographically is a very attractive option, however it is not one of the most expensive countries in CALA. That isn’t necessarily a deal breaker, but would likely require substantially more capital than neighbouring countries. I have a few countries that top my list, but I’m interested to hear about Columbia.

Regards,
Trevor