We meet everyone at B & B La Estancia near the bay in Panama City, where we'll stay our first night. We then transfer to the Sierra Llorona Lodge for a 2 night stay, followed by a 3 night stay back at the B & B La Estancia. After flying to David, we'll stay 2 nights at the Gran Nacional, giving us convenient access to the Fortuna Road. Then we'll transfer to the Hotel dos Rios in the highland village of Volcan. Finally, we return to Panama City where we spend our final night at the B & B La Estancia where the tour began.
B & B LA ESTANCIA
B & B La Estancia is a small bed-and-breakfast with a total of 10 roms located on Cerro Ancon. The top of the hill a 20-minute walk from the lodge offers wonderful views of the Bride of Americas, Panama Canal, Amador Causeway, and Panama City. The gardens and surrounding forest are a pleasant oasis in the city where a variety of birds can be viewed from the balconies. A full breakfast is served on the premises each morning. Complimentary tea, coffee, and fruit are available during the day. Rooms are tastefully decorated and feature ceiling fans, air conditioning, twin or queen beds, and private bath. TOP
SIERRA LLORONA LODGE
Sierra Llorona Lodge is a jungle lodge located within a 500 acre private forest not far from Colon on the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal Zone. The lodge features a family-style restaurant, full bar, sitting area, and laundry service. The surrounding forest provides seclusion as well as birding opportunities. Over 200 species have been seen on the lodge grounds.
Single rooms feature a single double bed, while double rooms feature 2 beds. All rooms have private bath with hot water showers, ceiling fans, and private balcony with hammock looking out over the surrounding forest. TOP
GRAN NACIONAL HOTEL
The Gran Nacional is a newly renovated hotel located in the heart of David, the provinical capital of Chiriqui in western Panama. It features 3 restaurants including a pizzeria and barbeque as well as a full bar. Rooms are comfortable with one or two beds and private bath with hot water showers. TOP
HOTEL DOS RIOS
Hotel Dos Rios is located about 45 minutes drive from the provincial capital of David in the highlands of western Chiriqui Province. The hotel is very nice and features a comfortable sitting area in the reception, full-service bar, restaurant with with both indoor and outdoor seating, and internet access. The gardens and a small tract of nearby forest attract a variety of birds to the property. The restaurant offers a la carte menus of Panamanian-style cuisine including beef and chicken, as well as pizza and seafood.
Rooms are very clean and feature 2 double beds, private bath with hot water, and TV. Rooms are well ventilated and air-conditioning is unnecessary because of the mild temperatures. Windows in the rooms look out over the gardens. TOP
