Replacement for Corazon Puro

[KevinJM]

Two years ago I walked the CF and started by staying the night before at Corazon Puro albergue just before Zubiri. Istvan would pick pilgrims up in Pamplona, give them a dinner and bed, and drive them to SJPDP in the morning. Was an incredible way to start and to meet fellow pilgrims. I see that they have closed.

Does anyone know of anything similar?

Thanks in advance.

 

[LakeMcD]

I too was a guest at Corazon on my first camino and it was a nice way to start off the trip with transportation, lodging and camaraderie. Last year after a train ride to Pamplona I was able to hop on a bus after about a 2 hour layover ( just enough time to walk into the center of the old town and grab a relaxing meal), into SJPD and stayed at a wonderful the wonderful Beilari. Two thumbs up for Beilari where the camino spirit is strong! They fill up so reservations are a must, they give priority for those that partake in the communal meal. The food was delicious and the company spirited.

I would rank this one right up there with Casa Fernanda on the Portuguese and the albergue in Bodenaya on the Primativo that is now run by David after Alejandro moved.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I too, stayed at Corazon Puro in 2015 and really enjoyed the experience. In fact I have two special Camino friends as a result of the communal dinner and I leave in 4 weeks with one of them to walk the Le Puy route in France. Istvan stayed in Hungary last year due to family medical issues, but has not reopened to my knowledge.
Unfortunately last year, after arriving in Pamplona, we took a very crazy taxi ride to SJPdP...it was scarryyyy!