Colon Panama Hotels

This is an un-air conditioned birdwatchers jungle lodge with comfortable accommodations in a private reserve at Panamas tropical rain forest. The small restaurant offers Panamanian cuisine served family style. There are table games, darts, internet access, and a pool and Jacuzzi.

This eco-lodge offers eight rooms and one suite, which have a rating of two stars. Lodging is available for a year around average rate of $80 (not including tax). A great place for birders, but it’s also a peaceful place for everybody interested in jungle nature adventure or just relaxing in the tropics.

Bird watching historical and cultural tours are available with English speaking specialized guides, who have a passion for birds. Most of them are a real pleasure to be with on the Pipeline Road and Achiote Road birding tours.

One traveler crowed: “The real highlight of our stay was our fabulous birding guide, Michael Castro. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to him make birdcalls. He speaks English just fine; is a great birding guide and is passionate about protecting Panama’s forests and wildlife.”

The travelers are warning thought that you’ll need to be aware that the new management of the lodge is not as responsive as you might wish. This traveler noted that: “We had a very hard time making our reservation; our e-mails weren’t answered for weeks; and the phone wasn’t answered.”