Location: El Valle de Anton (Crater Valley), Panama, Central America (Cabanas Potosi, El Valle - two hours west of Panama City)
Accommodations: Cabin, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 3)
Cabanas Potosi, in El Valle de Anton, is a 25 year old family business remodeled in July 2009 with new floors and bathrooms. The cabins are nestled at over 3000 feet above sea level , 30 minutes from the Pan-American highway, in the world's second largest extinct shield volcanic crater, a lot cooler than the coastline. The crater, created 75,000 years ago, is four kilometers by three kilometers across. El Valle is the home of 311 species of birds, nature parks, a jungle canopy swing, mountain hiking, horse back riding, water falls and an ecological zoo. There are no fast food establishments but there are many family owned restaurants with typical food and drinks.
The people of El Valle are very friendly and move about during the week by walking, riding a bicycle, and driving pick-ups. On the weekends, however, the community becomes populated with tourists from the Europe, Canada and the United States as well as with Panamanians who have weekend homes in El Valle. A visit to the "Market", a place to buy Panamanian pottery and art is a must see on the weekend. In the evening a light jacket may be needed.
The serenity of this eco-logical mountain hide-a-way is a great place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. El Valle is a charming little community of 7,000 people with abundant family owned restaurants, small stores surronded by vocanic peaks, lush forests, waterfalls and mountain trails. Also, El Valle is home to the rare golden frogs.
Beaches and golf located 30 minutes away in Coronado or Rio Mar.
Four one bedroom cabins are available along with one additional guest bedroom located in the house.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Shared Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: mini
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Monument View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet: Located in El Valle's Library
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 21
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- "Hot Shower, Refrigerator" - Newly remodeled summer of 2009
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$39.10/night+$3.90 tax-$246/wk-(Cash) Only - Confirm Reservation 24 hrs.in advance
$10 Extra Per Person. Children under age 13, $5.00
Four one bedrooms cabins are available.
Meals provided upon request
Resturants within 1-2 miles $5-10
Zoo and waterfalls within 2 miles $3-5
Horseback riding within 3 miles $10 per hour
Three(18)golf courses & beach within 45 minutes out on the Pan-American Highway -
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2003
Dennis & Mireya Wenthold are retired teachers from Florida now making their home in El Valle, Panama. Dennis is orginally from Iowa and Mireya is from Panama. They met at the University of Northern Iowa during 1970 and have been together ever since. They have two children and three grand children, who live in the United States.
Why the Owner Chose El Valle de Anton (Crater Valley)
We purchased the property from Mireya's mother, Patria, in 2003 and have since retired to Panama to manage Cabanas Potosi. Mireya's mother now lives with us. Also, Mireya has two brothers who have homes near by. One of her brothers, Mario, is a well know tour and bird watching guide in Panama. He can be introduced to you if you care for his services.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
The main benefit of Cabanas Potosi is laying in a hammock with a good book just enjoying the sounds of nature which surround you 24 hours a day. Also, the cabins are within a mile of the market, gas, ATM, resturants, etc. Come and have your alarm clock be the blue parakeets of the valley.
Property Photos
- Cabanas Potosi - Panama Travel Accommodations Crater Valley
- Conet - The ecological host! - Panama Travel Accommodations Crater Valley
- Cabanas Potosi - Panama Travel Accommodations Crater Valley
- Main House
- Entrance to Cabanas Potosi
- Souvenir shopping in El Valle
- Cabins
- Beaufiful lush quiet location
- The India Dormida Mountain - The view from your Cabin
- Go bird watching with Mario Bernal, well know Panamanian guide - Speaks English
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