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Los Quetzales Lodge: Birding in the cloud forest

Named for one of the most spectacular birds in Central America.
Los Quetzales Lodge has four cabanas tucked into the forest at 6,800 feet above sea level.
It is a very blumpy 20 minute ride by four wheel drive from Guadalupe.
When we arrived it was raining so hard we could hardly see out the windows of the van.

After we arrived we still had a nice little climb up to our cabana.
The cabanas are spacious, wood burning stove, hot water showers, but no electricity
There is a lady that will come in of an evening and cook you some fresh fish for dinner.

Unique Qualities: The birds will keep you entertained for hours.
Huge Violet Saberwings, Magnificent Hummingbirds, and White-throated Mountain gems are easily viewed at the feeders and flowers.
We also saw the beautiful Replendant Quetzal in the trees just a few feet away from our balcony. That is what we had came here hoping to see.

Address: Armistad National Park, Panama

Comparison: more expensive than average

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.losquetzales.com

Casa De Campo: You may see a sloth

Only 20 minutes drive from the International airport and you are in the green mountains of the Charges National Park.
Casa De Campo has seven comfortable and well decorated rooms.
It is home to many rare birds.
There are trails and roads galore.
We were out on the road in front of the hotel, looking for birds, when I spotted a big ball of fur in a tree. Finally it moved and to my surprise it was a three-toed sloth. I was so excited. I went back and checked on it several times that day. It moved some but very slowly.

Unique Qualities: They have a nice pool with a jacuzzi, massage and mud baths.
The food is good. The owner grows her own organic vegetables and herbs.

Comparison: about average

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hostel

Website: http://www.panamacasadecampo.com/

La Montana y El Valle: View of the Mountain and the Valley

There are three deluxe cottages. They are set back in beautiful grounds with orange groves and coffee bushes, many plants and birds.
They also have tenting sites with hot showers.
The cottages have a fully equipped kitchenette, living/dining room, bedroom with full and single beds, nice bathroom with hot water shower.
The Canadian owners are very friendly and helpful.
They will prepare a gourmet meal for you and delivery it to your cabin if you desire.

Unique Qualities: From our balcony we had a great view of the Volcan Baru and the valley of Boquete.
Tey have a large library with thousands of books.
Trails around the property for birdwatching.

Address: Boquete, Panama

Comparison: about average

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.coffeeestateinn.com/

Panamonte: Historical Inn

The Panamonte has been a home away from home for nature lovers since 1914.
It is a lovely hotel with very friendly service.
They offer Discover Boquete and birdwatchers packages.
The dining room is open to the public daily.

We did not stay here but we did eat in the dining room.

Address: Boquete

Theme: Inn

Website: http://www.panamonte.com