Cerro Azul

“Dear Ana Maria, On behalf of the group from Barbados we now take
this opportunity to say thank you to you and your
wonderful staff for a most enjoyable time spent at
Casa de Campo. We had a wonderful time and we truly
enjoyed ourselves; your mud baths and massages are now
the topic of every conversation in the hiking
fraternity in Barbados. Again thank you and may God
bless”
Rafael Gibson, Barbados

Jim’s Trip report of Cerro Azul area in March, 2001:
“Back at Casa de Campo, several of us wandered down the road and were attracted to some activity in a tree on a nearby hillside. This tree had berries streaming from it and held our attention for the next three hours. In our time there, we had a minimum of 32 species with the following estimated numbers: Scaled Pigeon 2 Plain-colored Tanager 8
Squirrel Cuckoo 1 Bay-headed Tanager 6
Brown-hooded Parrot 7 Golden-hooded Tanager 8
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird 1 Red-legged Honeycreeper 15
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird 1 Yellow-crowned Euphonia 6
Long-billed Starthroat 1 Thick-billed Euphonia 8
Keel-billed Toucan 1 Blue-gray Tanager 10
Red-crowned Woodpecker 2 Palm Tanager 4
Spotted Woodcreeper (probable) 1 Summer Tanager 12
Paltry Tyrannulet 2 Crimson-backed Tanager 8
Streaked Flycatcher 2 Streaked Saltator 6
Social Flycatcher 2 Buff-throated Saltator 2
Tropical Kingbird 3 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 4
Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant 1 Black-striped Sparrow 2
Clay-colored Robin 10 Variable Seedeater 3
Tennessee Warbler 25 Baltimore Oriole 3
Bay-breasted Warbler 1 Chestnut-headed Oropendola 5 Add the TURKEY and BLACK VULTUREs, MISSISSIPPI and SWALLOW-TAILED KITEs, SWAINSON’S and BROAD-WINGED HAWKs, and swallows and swifts overhead and we certainly had a reason for extending our stay. Nobody left disappointed. This evening, before dinner, we spotlighted a PAURAQUE hawking insects along the road. Dinner and listing was enjoyed in the company of Ana Maria. “

Jim Danzenbacker, Birding Tour Leader and Nature Photographer, San Jose, California, USA

Sierra Llorona

“Obviously built and design with a birders perspective. Loved the relax atmosphere, altitude and bird species. superb hospitality and reasonable prices makes this place a gem. Thanks a lot!” Jane Hildebrand, Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada. March 2005

” This was a great place! Peaceful, quiet and a goodly number of birds. The field trips were great and Michael was a knowledgeable guide. He immediately understood our needs for getting close to birds since we were photographing them. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to see birds.” Jacob Faust, March 4, 2005

” We had a wonderful time. Here we found all the birds we could dream of. But we found even more: Peace and Quiet, great food, and also very good hospitality. Thank you to all of you for making this 4 days a perfect vacation. We wont forget. Thank you, Joanne and Milton, Longevil, Que., Canada. February 19, 2005.”

“We had several interesting and enjoyable days at Sierra Llorona. Birds, insects, reptiles + amphibians kept us busy with our cameras. A juvenile Bothrops asper even posed (grudgingly) for us one night. Every meal was excellent and all around hospitality was excellent as well. It was a pleasure to stay with people who share our concern for the environment and our sense of wonder at the beauty of nature. Birding highlights include Crested Owl (actually seen and not just heard for a change) and Blue Cotinga, which features quite reliably along the road side. In my opinion, Sierra Llorona is the only game in town for birders wishing to live well while exploring the central Atlantic side of Central Panama. We hope to return before too long.” James A. Christensen, Vancouver B.C., Canada, jchristensen@look.ca David A. Christensen, Tucoma, USA, scppc2000@yahoo.com

Park Eden

“Our experience here has far exceeded our expectations!
Your breakfasts and teas are fabulous. The gardens and grounds are spectacular. Your home is cozy, comfortable and beautiful. But your warm welcome, hospitality and friendship mean more than words can describe.
Muchas gracias,
Linda and Stewart Fleming
Panacea, Fl, U.S.A”.

“This is truly a beautiful location with wonderful vegetation. The birds and flowers make this an idyllic place. The room was lovely and wonderfully decorated. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Thank you,
Livi and Paul
U.S.A.
Ca., U.S.A.”

“What a wonderful garden you have and so many birds! Everyone has looked after us very well and we certainly enjoyed your “sumptuous breakfasts along with the morning iced tea & afternoon chocolate cake!
Domi was an excellent guide & we have recorded over 180 species of birds, since our stay in Panama.
Erica & Geoffrey Einon
U.K.”

Amazing & delightful place!! Thank you for your warm hospitality. Your home & gardens are magnificent and we can see why the birds love it here! We saw 2 Mot-Mots in the back yard – Absolutely fantastic!
We are coming back next week for more!!
John & Nicole Smith
Kagawong, Ontario – Canada.

Los Quetzales

" I want to thank you and your staff at Los Quetzales for a memorable experience during my stay in Guadalupe. Your lodge seems to exist in harmony with the small town and people of Guadalupe and in my opinion adds to the beauty and ambience of the region. Not a lot of resort/hotels can make that claim. I really love your lodge along with the natural beauty and climate of Guadalupe.Thanks again. Evan Finlay"

"Hector and I want to let you know how much we both apopreciated the warm welcome you gave us last weekend. We felt we were given the royal treatment with sauna, massage, meals and a wonderful accomodation. The hike in the forest to the cabanas was enchanting. I am telling others about the beauty of the area and lovely cabins that you have built in that area. We wish you a most sincere success with all of your projects. Linda"