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I did not have breakfast here, but for anyone looking for a great backpacking experience, this is a great place. Full credit to the owner who has put together a neat setup from the most basic things around us.

This place is a little paradise. Olga prepares amazing dishes which not only look incredible, but also taste fantastic. The mountain view is amazing and you can enjoy it in the warm pool while having a drink. In the evening there is also a fire place to relax and watch the stars. The house itself is huge, cozy and has a big and well equipped kitchen if you like to cook. The fridge is filled with some drinks and snacks.

Excellent birding and nice trails around the area

Breakfast was not included, but the kitchen facilities were excellent. There was the option of having our breakfast, either inside or at two different locations on a large patio. A beautiful view of the gorge and river. The location was absolutely amazing. Private natural surroundings with walking trails and access to swimming in the adjacent river or crossing a footbridge to use a beautiful pool. Frank and Farid have an eye for detail. The house was spotless, tastefully decorated with original artwork. The spacious covered patio overlooked the river and at night there was the option of lighting the river below. The location of El Rio Encantado in Caldera is a 1/2 hour drive south of Boquete offering the best of two worlds. Boquete is busy with lots of amenities but the difference in weather is striking. Boquete is at a higher altitude and closer to the ridge of mountains so that it may be cold and rainy there while at the same time the weather in Caldera is sunny and warm. The chance to photograph tropical birds without moving from your patio was awesome. Frank or Farid were available immediately to answer any questions. The house is on one side of the river with more rental houses on the other side. They are distanced from each other on the 100 acre property such that you don’t see or hear your neighbours. If you visit be sure to ask Frank for a visit to his museum of Pre-Colombian art.

Beautiful, quiet, remote property with all the amenities you could imagine.