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.
Lodging is done in a hotel, motel, hostel or hostal, a private home (commercial, i.e. a bed and breakfast, a guest house, a vacation rental, or non-commercially, with members of hospitality services or in the home of friends), in a tent, caravan/camper (often on a campsite). See also. Backpacking; Boarding house; Homelessness; Homestay