Off the beaten track - connected to nature and away from civilisation - escape to one of the highest and most remote places in the province of Chiriqui. Enjoy comfortable accommodation and guaranteed seclusion with breathtaking views, hikes, hot springs, bird watching, and an incredible variety of flora and fauna.
Day 1: David - Volcán - Mount Totumas Cloud Forest (L, D)
Individual journey to David (e.g. by flight from Panama City, can be booked separately).
Transfer from David to Volcán and from here on a dirt road to the lodge in Mount Totumas Cloud Forest (approx. 2 ½ hours).
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2: Mount Totumas Cloud Forest (B, L, D)
Day at leisure.
Explore the surroundings, observe the rich birdlife from the deck, take part in a coffee tour or relax in the lodge's common room.
Day 3: Mount Totumas Cloud Forest (B, L, D)
Day at leisure.
Day 4: Mount Totumas Cloud Forest - Volcán - David (B)
During the day, transfer to Volcán and on to the airport in David, approx. 2 ½ hours in total. Individual departure or start of a follow-up programme.
B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner
Note: Please bring sturdy shoes, a warm jumper and rain protection! In the rainy season, the hiking trails can sometimes be very muddy. Payment on site can only be made in cash.
Mount Totumas Cloud Forest is a 400-hectare site just a few kilometres from the Costa Rican border. The site borders La Amistad National Park, which consists largely of rainforest and cloud forest. To date, 263 species of amphibians and reptiles have been discovered, the majority of them lizards. The proximity to this national park contributes directly to the ecological integrity and rich biodiversity of the Mount Totumas Cloud Forest. The lodge's mission is to protect and preserve the Mount Totumas Cloud Forest as it provides an important buffer zone for the wilderness in La Amistad National Park. The preservation of biodiversity and the reforestation of former pastures are an important part of this mission. The resort is powered by renewable energy from its own micro-hydropower plant.
The lodge - the highest eco lodge in Panama - is only accessible from Volcán via an off-road track. It is therefore very remote, at 1900 metres above sea level, in the middle of nature, but still has many amenities such as electricity, hot water, wifi and even its own coffee plantation!
The large window fronts and a deck are perfect for observing animals and gazing at the starry night sky. The lodge is an ideal starting point for hikes in the surrounding area - on your own or with a local English-speaking guide (bookable directly on site). There are nine marked, but not paved, hiking trails of various lengths and levels of difficulty. The area is a dream for birdwatchers (quetzals, 15 different species of hummingbirds, etc.) but many other animal species such as various monkey species, tapirs and mountain lions can also be spotted with a bit of luck. Botanists can enjoy a wide range of orchids, bromeliads, flowers and trees!
