Los Quetzales Ecolodge & Spa — Hotel in Chiriquí

I have traveled a LOT since aged 5. And I have never had an experience away from home that has come as close to perfect as my hospitality experience at Los Quetzales EcoLodge & Spa. My situation is a little unique as I'm a volunteer here (full disclosure) BUT the level of thoughtfulness of ALL the staff and willingness to ensure that I am not just comfortable but a truly honored guest is simply unmatched. The owner and his team have bent over backwards with care and generosity every day, whether to ensure I have what I need in my room, or to get a chance to visit local sites, and sample the most excellent variety of foods on offer in their restaurant. I'm coeliac so it's always tricky for me to eat away from home. That's one of the things that has made this so amazing -- every time the restaurant staff are very careful to go over what is on the menu and ensure that my meals come out not just healthy for me but incredibly delicious! Thank you Alex, Yari, Janette, Norma and Yuriel! The entire Quetzales team really takes pride in their work and genuinely wants their guests to fully enjoy this natural paradise.

I feel so lucky to have had an opportunity to spend time in Los Quetzales, bird watching, hiking the jungle, trying out their wonderful spa services (top 3 massages ever! Shout out to Celinia!). Thank you Darlenis for always being so helpful with info and patient with my bad Spanish! Carlos and Ana are incredible people and the work Carlos has been doing to preserve the primary and secondary forest in this part of the world is nothing more than noble. You won't find a better place to spend a week, whether you're on your own, in a group or looking for a great family reunion destination. Truly a world apart! I can't recommend Los Quetzales enough. I'll be back for sure and will be bringing more people! Thanks again for everything. A very...

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...

This should be on everyone’s list of places to stay. If you want a quiet mountain / jungle retreat. This is it! Honestly we went in not knowing what to expect and left wanting more and to come back with friends. We stayed in one of the cabins that is up the mountain. I highly recommend this for a romantic getaway, a good group of friends vacation, or just unplugging from the world. This is a very peaceful place. The mountain cabin was very clean, well equipped, cozy, and welcoming. We loved the roar of the river and the many hummingbirds that came by all day. If you are planning on staying for a couple of days just make sure you go to the grocery store in the big city of David or in Cerro Punta. The kitchen has everything you need to cook just bring the food. You can rent a big 4X4 vehicle that can handle off road or the very kind staff will take you and bring you down the mountain. They also have “hotel” rooms that looked very nice. We had dinner one night at the restaurant at the main office, it was delicious and they were able to accommodate my special food allergy needs. The staff was amazing. You don’t get to meet people like this everyday. Wow. Ms. Anna was just so incredibly kind and Michael was also top notch. If you get a chance to buy the coffee they sell in the front office, do it! Delicious. This place gets 5 stars from us and 5 starts...