Casa de Campo

Top choice in Península de Azuero


Far and away the nicest place to stay in Pedasí, this hospitable and quite chic B&B screams getaway. The seven rooms are named and themed; our favorite is Marina, which has a king-sized bed and measures a full 380 sq meters. The main-street location is deceptive: out back there's a pool and lovely landscaped grounds with thatched ranchos and hammocks.

Guests share a family table for big breakfasts with three daily choices. Three-course meals (US$25) are available if prebooked by 1pm, though an in-house restaurant was in the works at the time of research. Hosts Ovidio and Cobi are truly gracious and helpful.


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