Highlands
High in the cloud forest, this wondrous backpacker community is a short and steep hike rewarded with yawning mountain panoramas. There are four dorms …
Must-see hotels in Highlands
Highlands
This 162-hectare ecolodge lies 20km northwest of Volcán. At 1900m it's among the highest in Panama, and the cloud forest bordering Parque Internacional La…
El Refugio La Brisa del Diablo
Highlands
Overlooking a coffee plantation with views of Boquete, Volcán Barú and the Pacific, this tiny B&B punches way above its weight. The main building is built…
Highlands
Just under 3.5km north of Bambito is this sweet highland retreat set in a garden of anthuriums and hummingbirds. Owned by a friendly Panamanian-American…
Highlands
Have we died and gone to heaven? Sleep in one of six rustic retreats, or dormitories sleeping between two and 10, tucked into the rainforest; your nose is…
Boquete
This sleekly designed hotel and spa provides a very chic retreat. British-owned, it has eight rooms with cool space-saving designs, set amid verdant…
Boquete
Once upon a time, a Dutchman built this castle to pay homage to his beloved. Now it's a surreal fun center with an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, on…
Highlands
Located in town, this large resort complex run by tourism pioneer Carlos Alfaro is a favorite among birdwatchers and hikers. Among the 21 rooms are dorms…
Boquete
This historic 21-room hotel dating from 1914 wins you over with its sprawling flower gardens, serene spaces, and handsome rooms and public areas. Choose…
Boquete
Set in a large, lush garden with a small stream running through it, this delicious property offers different types of lodgings in 16 units – from casitas …
Boquete
A casual stunner, this exclusive inn with six suites has a relaxed and intimate setting and an upscale restaurant called the Rock. Living areas feature…
Boquete
Surrounded by orange groves with private trails winding through gardens and forest, this stunning property is run by a Panamanian-Californian couple…
Boquete
On the edge of the Río Palo Alto, this garden inn with a dozen rooms in six red-mud cottages is run by a welcoming Briton. The grounds overflow with…
Boquete
If you'd like to get away from it all but still be within striking distance of the town and its amenities, choose these lovely cottages on 9 hectares of…
Highlands
Popular with researching scientists, these very rustic, handsomely constructed cabins occupy fantastic surroundings. The smaller one has a bedroom, a…
Highlands
Just north of Bambito along the Río Chiriquí Viejo, this 20-room resort set in the forest is ideal for families as it offers health-spa facilities, a pool…
Boquete
Under new ownership, this B&B features six large, fan-cooled rooms with terrace or balcony. Special features include concierge service, memory-foam…
Boquete
Facing the central plaza, this turquoise ex-boardinghouse is backpacker central, complete with kitchen, laundry and free pancake breakfasts. For its huge…
Boquete
These lavish quarters enveloped in manicured grounds and a coffee farm bear no trace of their past as erstwhile stables. Decor is elegant but a little…
Boquete
This upscale hotel along the the road leading to the Boquete hills features an appealing ultramodern style and attentive staff at the front desk. The 20…
Highlands
With just two tiny houses with adorable fittings, this Argentine lodging is a snug option. The onsite cafe serves good pub grub and there's a small tour…
Boquete
Built around a small organic garden, this blue-and-orange lodging run by an eccentric German features Tintin murals, a collection of a half-dozen…
Boquete
Although it's within walking distance, El Oasis is across the Río Caldera from Boquete proper and is a good deal quieter than staying in town; the river's…
Boquete
This design-oriented hotel features seven modern suites with living rooms and kitchenettes. It's all spick and span but way overpriced; luckily, there are…
Highlands
On Volcán's main road 500m northwest of the center, this friendly midrange hotel has 20 adequate rooms built around lush gardens and a gurgling stream…
Boquete
The most stylish in-town hostel is this newcomer with huge gardens, pallet furniture and sleek murals. Double rooms have old-fashioned charm. There's a…
Highlands
The best option in the center of Volcán is this new hotel with lovely modern rooms decked out with minibars, safes and flat-screen TVs. The onsite…
Boquete
Famous for its coffee farm and birdwatching opportunities – it's one of the best places in the country to see quetzals – Finca Lérida also offers classic…
Highlands
About 10km northeast of Volcán en route to Cerro Punta, this friendly Dutch-owned property sits on 2.4 hectares of land on the edge of Paso Ancho village…
Highlands
This basic ranger station has a dormitory cabin with bunk beds. Due to its popularity among international school groups, reservations are advisable…
Highlands
This sprawling roadside hotel (a pool does not a resort make) has 45 rooms in both a main building and a stone-and-wood cabin. The grounds are quite…
Boquete
This modern brick hotel is said to be built on the grounds where the family matriarch once tended her chickens. It has 18 comfortable rooms decorated in…
Parque Nacional Volcán Barú Camping
Highlands
Camping is possible in the park and on the trail to the summit from the Boquete side, along the Sendero Los Quetzales at a picnic spot called Mirador La…
Highlands
This friendly hotel on the main road offers a row of 10 concrete rooms that accommodate three people. They are a bit tired and beaten up, but they…
Boquete
Overlooking the Río Caldera, Hostal Boquete provides a budget option for couples. Though clean and offering all the essentials, its 10 rooms with cable TV…
