El Río Encantado Nature Resort

Chiriquí Province


This remote resort idyllically located on 40 manicured hectares on the Río Caldera offers four comfortable self-catering cottages, as well as a wonderful treehouse (US$150) reached by winding steps (not for those with a fear of heights). There's fishing and swimming in the river and the Los Pozos de Caldera (hot springs) are 15 minutes away.

Has a two-night minimum from November to March.


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