Fantastic place for eco-adventure. It is nestled in a tropical forest on an island surrounded by mangroves and mangrove islands. The cabins are modern and very comfortable with good AC, and good water pressure and temperature, very comfortable beds and plenty of towels. Remarkably they have a system of collecting rainwater and filtering it and running it through ultraviolet light, which allows you to drink directly from the tap and eat fresh fruits and vegetables while here. That is a huge luxury for any area in Panama outside Panama City. The owners are on site and both they and their staff are very solicitous and accommodating and make sure that you are comfortable and have whatever you need. The food is three family- style meals a day and is very good quality. The guides are first rate. Our excursions were guided by Astrid who was amazing. We saw so many animals due to her skill and learned a lot. The grounds are beautiful with many flowers , birds and butterflies ( as well as monkeys, crab eating raccoons, tree frogs and more). Again- fabulous place for a jungle adventure.
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A very special experience for those who want to immerse themselves in the rain forest of Boca del Torres
A very special place that combines great food, attentive service, superb guides, and an unbeatable location with a great array of activities: birding, snorkeling, hiking, swimming, photography. Renee, Jim and Jay are among the friendliest hosts you could imagine, and the guides are super dedicated and talented. All of the expeditions we went on were fantastic and well planned. Cabanas are extremely comfortable and clean.
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Fantastic family vacation. We traveled with our kids aged 3, 8 and 9 and stayed at Tranquilo. We were warmly welcomed by the owners. Our guide Astrid made sure we did not miss a thing. Our Excursions were fantastic, fully immersed in nature and adventurous. Zapatillos island is a dream and we will never forget the bat cave adventure. Bungalow was super comfortable, so was the bed and we loved that we did not have wifi in the room. The tall tower they have was used daily for watching sunrises. The deck for snorkeling and plunges in between activities. The owners know the area in and out and it makes the entire bocas experience so much richer and unique. Thank you!
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Bottom Line up Front: If you are thinking of booking this place- do it, you will not be disappointed.
Family of 4 (kids aged 6 and 8) stayed here for 5 days. The level of hospitality we received from every employee was exceptional. I would go so far to say that I doubt we will ever receive this level of service anywhere else in the world (and we travel frequently).
The guides are all biologists and will cater each excursions to your family's vacation goals. Brenda was kind and patient with our curious children and very knowledgeable. She truly made this vacation special for us.
The food is home cooked, nutritious, and delicious. They even allowed us extra servings if we were still hungry. They will cater to food allergies, picky eaters etc. Leidys always made sure we were satisfied with our meal and made us feel like we were at home.
Boat captains Joel and Alvaro were so friendly! They always made sure got to our location safely.
The location (think: jungle meets the ocean) is truly magical and peaceful. We saw an abundance of wildlife on the property including various species of monkeys, snakes (huge boa constrictor), frogs (including infamous red frog), sloths, dolphins and so many birds. Snorkeling (off the dock and at zapatilla) we saw sharks, octopus, turtles, manta rays and various tropical fish.
The bat cave excursion was memorable. Brenda helped the children dig for fossils for nearly and hour inside the cave. There is a waterfall at the end and you can jump off tall rocks into a natural pool inside the cave.
The cabins are spacious and comfortable (no wifi in rooms which he loved). We had separate bunk beds for the kids in the room which was great.
The staff take care of all of the logistics from transportation to food and excursion, while allowing enough flexibility to allow us to see and do what we wanted. It helped minimize the stress of vacation planning.
Overall, highly recommend for a unique, fun, memorable and adventurous family vacation.
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Bottom Line up Front: If you are thinking of booking this place- do it, you will not be disappointed. ||Family of 4 (kids aged 6 and 8) stayed here for 5 days. The level of hospitality we received from every employee was exceptional. I would go so far to say that I doubt we will ever receive this level of service anywhere else in the world (and we travel frequently). ||The guides are all biologists and will cater each excursions to your family's vacation goals. Brenda was kind and patient with our curious children and very knowledgeable. She truly made this vacation special for us.||The food is home cooked, nutritious, and delicious. They even allowed us extra servings if we were still hungry. They will cater to food allergies, picky eaters etc. Leidys always made sure we were satisfied with our meal and made us feel like we were at home.||Boat captains Joel and Alvaro were so friendly! They always made sure got to our location safely. ||The location (think: jungle meets the ocean) is truly magical and peaceful. We saw an abundance of wildlife on the property including various species of monkeys, snakes (huge boa constrictor), frogs (including infamous red frog), sloths, dolphins and so many birds. Snorkeling (off the dock and at zapatilla) we saw sharks, octopus, turtles, manta rays and various tropical fish.||The bat cave excursion was memorable. Brenda helped the children dig for fossils for nearly and hour inside the cave. There is a waterfall at the end and you can jump off tall rocks into a natural pool inside the cave.||The cabins are spacious and comfortable (no wifi in rooms which he loved). We had separate bunk beds for the kids in the room which was great.||The staff take care of all of the logistics from transportation to food and excursion, while allowing enough flexibility to allow us to see and do what we wanted. It helped minimize the stress of vacation planning.||Overall, highly recommend for a unique, fun, memorable and adventurous family vacation.
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Best Vacation Ever
Bottom Line up Front: If you are thinking of booking this place- do it, you will not be disappointed. Family of 4 (kids aged 6 and 8) stayed here for 5 days. The level of hospitality we received from every employee was exceptional. I would go so far to say that I doubt we will ever receive this level of service anywhere else in the world (and we travel frequently). The guides are all biologists and will cater each excursions to your family's vacation goals. Brenda was kind and patient with our curious children and very knowledgeable. She truly made this vacation special for us. The food is home cooked, nutritious, and delicious. They even allowed us extra servings if we were still hungry. They will cater to food allergies, picky eaters etc. Leidys always made sure we were satisfied with our meal and made us feel like we were at home. Boat captains Joel and Alvaro were so friendly! They always made sure got to our location safely. The location (think: jungle meets the ocean) is truly magical and peaceful. We saw an abundance of wildlife on the property including various species of monkeys, snakes (huge boa constrictor), frogs (including infamous red frog), sloths, dolphins and so many birds. Snorkeling (off the dock and at zapatilla) we saw sharks, octopus, turtles, manta rays and various tropical fish. The bat cave excursion was memorable. Brenda helped the children dig for fossils for nearly and hour inside the cave. There is a waterfall at the end and you can jump off tall rocks into a natural pool inside the cave. The cabins are spacious and comfortable (no wifi in rooms which he loved). We had separate bunk beds for the kids in the room which was great. The staff take care of all of the logistics from transportation to food and excursion, while allowing enough flexibility to allow us to see and do what we wanted. It helped minimize the stress of vacation planning. Overall, highly recommend for a unique, fun, memorable and adventurous family vacation.
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