Los Quetzales Ecolodge & Spa

Los Quetzales Ecolodge was a pleasure to visit. It was the perfect hub for four days for our birding trip in the Chiriqui area because there were so many birdy places to visit within a short driving distance. The grounds are beautiful at the lodge and there are many birds including hummingbirds at their feeders. Many of the vegetables and lettuce are grown right there beside the lodge. Besides the fresh fruits and vegetables in the salad bar each day, the meat and pasta choices for lunch and dinner were varied and all that I tried were very good and well cooked. Breakfast buffet had someting for everyone also from eggs, local fried breads, regular bread, oatmeal, meat, etc as well as fruit bar. The owner, cooks and wait staff were all attentive/helpful and the service was excellent. The rooms were clean and room service (daily cleaning) was by request. There were plenty of covers for the beds and we were never cold at night when the temps were lower. There were also several pillows on the bed to choose from. That is always a good thing. The doors included both deadbolt and door handle locks with a key chain that you could not mispalce! There is also a safe available if you need to use it. Besides being a perfect spot for our birding tour, it would also be a great place for a family visit or just a couple to get a way for the week. The spa has a good reputation, but we were not there long enough to take advantage of that service. There are a number of places to visit in town if you want to explore and restaurants if you want to try them out.

Seeing a Quetzal has long been on my bucket list. I tried twice in Costa Rica & once in Guatemala, but within 30 min. in Panama's Volcan Baru National Park we had seen 2 or 3 female Quetzales & 1 male Quetzal! There's no guarantee, but we struck Quetzal gold with a guide from Los Quetzales Ecolodge in Cerro Punta. The hotel also had great food, friendly staff, & a cozy lounge for meeting other travelers.

Stunning scenery which can be viewed at length in the expansive garden complete with several outdoor activities for kids. Uniformly attentive and kind staff, yummy restaurant, wood-burning stoves in rooms and restaurant, beautiful wood and tile work and charming architectural details, game/lounge room with ping pong...Los Quetzales has something for everyone! Clearly they have gone to great lengths and taken great care to ensure their guests' comfort and fun. They also built cabinas in the jungle that are also stunning and unique; if we returned with another family I would seriously consider that option. Highly recommend a trip to Chiriqui and a stay at Los Quetzales - delightful and magical!

We just cannot say enough regarding the over-the top hospitality offered by Carlos, Anna and their entire staff! You will want for nothing...just ask, and it will be provided in minutes. Carlos and Anna are extremely generous with their time, their resources and their knowledge of the surrounding area(s). We stayed in a Junior suite. Very clean, comfortable, awesome views of the surrounding countryside and reasonably priced. Breakfast and dinner daily were delicious with a readily available staff attending to all of our needs. Thank you Carlos and Anna for our memorable experience! We look forward to staying with you again on our next visit to Panama! Kathleen & Jim Mullennix, Evergreen, Colorado