Trinidad was first explored by Spanish and Mexican traders, who liked its proximity to the Santa Fe Trail. It was founded after coal was discovered in the region, in 1862; this led to an influx of immigrants, eager to capitalize on this important natural resource. By the late 1860s, the town had about 1,200 residents.
hostel â(plural hostels) 1  A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel. ( 2 not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food. ( obsolete) A small, unendowed college in Oxford or Cambridge.
This article is about the Spanish lodging. For shared-accommodation lodging, see Hostel. A hostal is a type of lodging found mostly in Spain and Hispanic America. Hostales tend to be cheaper than hotels. They normally have a bar, restaurant or cafeteria where drinks and food are sold to guests and locals alike.