Valle Escondido - Escape to the Cool Highlands of Boquete...
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Please email for availability.
Welcome to Hacienda Salsipuedes!! (translates as 'Leave if you can!') Consider that you can reserve this private home with fully stocked kitchen, three bedrooms and huge patio with views in the secure and quiet subdivision of Valle Escondido for less than the cost of rooms in a hotel. Prepare a few meals instead of dining out and add to your savings. We love to start our day with fresh brewed local estate coffee, toasted bakery bread from the Belgian Bakery, and a fruit salad of sun-ripened papaya, mango, banana, pineapple, with fresh yogurt from the area. Eggs, sausage, bacon, ham as well as lunch and dinner items can be found at one of the several local supermarkets and deli's. Good cheeses, local and imported, very acceptable wines (especially Malbec from Argentina under $10) and some spirits are available. A truck brings fresh fish from the Pacific to the local farmers market in big coolers of ice daily. Even shopping is an adventure!
Boquete and the western highlands of Panama have been a destination for adventurous Europeans and savvy Americans since the 1920's. An agricultural area, the farmers here send coffee, vegetables, fruit and cut flowers from the Chiriqui district to restaurants, shops and homes all over the country. The microclimate and soil on the many fincas near here consistently produce award-winning, delicious coffees. Some growers are under contract with Starbucks, others will give you a tour of their operation from bush to roasting. Fascinating! Tourism and Retirement Living are growing market sectors, but the area is still largely being discovered by visitors. We have found the merchants in Boquete and the larger city of David, pop. 50,000 to be welcoming and courteous, always doing their best speaking English when our Spanish runs out. Our Panamanian neighbors in town are always helpful and enthusiastic about the beauty and history of their Chiriqui home.
Valle Escondido, a gated, 9 hole golf course neighborhood, is just a short walk (15 min) from the small, bustling downtown area in Boquete. For us, a day of hiking, shopping or birding usually finishes up with a cool drink along the river somewhere where we ponder our choices of Italian fare (Il Pianista), American-Familiar (Bistro Boquete), Peruvian seafood (Delicias de Peru / Machu Picchu) or charcoal-seared steak from the Argentine parilla. For fun, add zip-line tours, river rafting (class II up to IV+), horses or rented ATVs to your To-Do list. Or just put your feet up on our large terrace and enjoy a cold, handmade pina colada as you take in the view across the valley with the Quebrada Grande stream chuckling below.
Spanish lessons/tutoring are offered by a couple of small schools who can evaluate your starting point and move your personal abilities forward.
This home is perfect for one or two couples, or a family group of 4-8 as the Master and Guest bedrooms each have a private bath. Traveling with teens? They can have some privacy. Infant? There is a playpen which doubles as a sleeping crib. Close to town, yet away from traffic in a secluded and private corner of Valle Escondido, you will enjoy a nice combination of convenience, privacy and quiet. (The entire hacienda of 6BR/5BA may also be rented-contact us for details, or see VRBO listing #229055).
Email with specific questions and, once you have made your reservation, peruse our orientation guide with info on Boquete / Volcan / David areas, details, photos and activities.
This home was built by us with another couple as a winter getaway, NOT as a rental, but our work schedule intrudes on our traveling this year, so we are sharing it via VRBO. Allow more time than you think you will need. There is lots to do (or not do). We absolutely love it here and daydream often about our next holiday, living in Hacienda Salsipuedes.
Warm regards, Nancy & Bruce, Connie and Jeff, Owners
Keywords: villa, hacienda, house, casita
Property Type
- 1 story
- Villa
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
- Bedroom 2
- 1 queen
- Inflatable Queen can be moved around.
- Bedroom 1
- 1 queen
- Bedroom 3
- 2 twin/ single
- Designed as an office, our guests like better as 3rd BR
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Ice Maker
- Pantry Items
- Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
Amenities
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
- Covered Parking
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Stereo
- CD Player
Communications
- Internet
Pool & Spa
- Indoor Pool
Outdoor Features
- Lawn / Garden
- Deck / Patio
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch / Veranda
- Tennis
- Golf
Theme
- Adventure
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
Location & View
- Car Not Necessary
Activities
- Churches
- Rafting
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Mountain Biking
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Whitewater Rafting
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Rock Climbing
- Groceries
- Fitness Center
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- ATM/Bank
- Library
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Bird Watching
- Gambling Casinos
- Swimming
- Eco Tourism
- Horseback Riding
- Sight Seeing
- Scenic Drives
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Miniature Golf
- Walking
- Tennis
Other Activities
Reviews
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Wonderful stay in a gorgeous villa!
Wonderful stay in a gorgeous villa!
- Guest P&A
- Date of stay 04/19/12
- Review Submitted 07/11/12
My husband and two young children and I spent a little more than a week in this wonderful villa in April 2012. The pictures are completely accurate and in fact the home is more beautiful than the photos depict. We arrived to a basket of wonderful fresh local fruits and vegetables and a lovely bottle of wine. The space was clean and the caretaker, Linda and her husband, were extremely helpful and responsive, as was the owner when we realized we'd left something behind and they made sure it was mailed back to us in Canada! The villa is decked out with everything we needed.. full kitchen and laundry. We highly recommend this property!Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Lovely home nestled in natures back yard
Lovely home nestled in natures back yard
- Guest cjs
- Date of stay 03/04/12
- Review Submitted 03/11/12
My wife and I stayed for a week in March of 2012 at Hacienda Salcipuedes. It was magical. We had never been to Boquete so we didn't know quite what to expect. The home exceeded our expectations. It is in a lovely gated community about 5 minutes drive from the center of Boquete nestled in a canyon surrounded by rainforests.The community was well maintained, quiet, safe, and friendly. Entering the home we found it to have a warm, calming and pleasant effect on us and were very pleased with it's amenities. We found the property profile very aptly describes the Boquete experience. We happened to arrive when the Boquete Jazz festival was in progress at the community ampitheater on a pleasant afternoon with temperatures right around 75 degrees and sunshine. What a treat! We also enjoyed the Boquete Tree Trek, birding, shopping, and just hanging out and relaxing. We didn't get to do it all so we'd definitely like to go back again and definitely stay again at Hacienda SalcipuedesRecommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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Exellent place for a short vacation in Boquete.
Exellent place for a short vacation in Boquete.
- Guest Rene
- Date of stay 06/08/11
- Review Submitted 06/28/11
Me and my family stayed for five beautfull days in Hacienda Salcipuedes and everything was up to our expectations.The house was net and everything was in exelent shape. It is very convenient for and extended stay in Boquete and my children had a wonderfull time. Valle Escondido is the best place to stay in Boquete, the facilities are great and the 9 holes golf course is small buy challanging. I honestly recomend the place and our comunication with Bruce was exellent.The only inconvenient for a larger family is that the house only have 2 bathrooms and that brings a litle complication if you travel with nanies.Otherwise we had a very good vacarion and look forward to go back again next year.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Great Place to stay
Great Place to stay
- Guest JC3
- Date of stay 06/21/10
- Review Submitted 11/21/10
My family stayed at this duplex June 2010. The accommodations were more than what was expected. I would recommend this vacation spot to anyone who has or has never been to Panama. The listing description accurately describes the location and the photos are an accurate reflection of the rental. However, I believe that these photos are conservative in that they do not provide all of the beautiful scenery around the property. The property was clean and well maintained and the support provided by the presiding caretaker was more than what was expected. The plus is the activities and attractions such as the clubhouse and the golf course at your front door and the town of Boquete. I plan to use this rental again.Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Fantastic Home close to golf, birding, hiking and nature
Fantastic Home close to golf, birding, hiking and nature
- Guest BJ Allen
- Date of stay 09/21/09
- Review Submitted 10/18/10
This is absolutely the BEST place to stay in Boquete. We have stayed at several places in Boquete, but this is by far the best. Fully equipped kitchen, beautiful views, great location, gated community and close to town and all the amenities of Boquete and the surrounding areas of Volcan, David and Cerro Punta. The furnishings are very nice and the homw is light and airy. The many birds come onto the rear porch and are beautiful to see. I can not imagine staying anywhere else in Boquete- this is as close to perfection as you will get.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Owner response: So glad you all enjoyed your time here earlier. And great you can reserve time for another visit to our home. We have had several guests come back over and over. I will send you the information on the Boquete Backyard Birders in case you want to do some birding close to home. Thanks!
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house in Valle Escondido, near Boquete
house in Valle Escondido, near Boquete
- Guest Edith S.
- Date of stay 02/21/10
- Review Submitted 06/14/10
We stayed at the property last February, 2010. The house is very pleasant and in a lovely position within the gated community. We used both bedrooms and both baths as we were one couple and a single. Both bathrooms are very nice, tiled, new, clean. His caretaker lives just up the road and is very helpful with pretty good English. There was another couple staying in the other side of the property, but we were pretty much unaware of them or they of us, I believe. The grounds are well-kept and we saw all kinds of tropical birds and hummingbirds right out the windows and off the patio! The kitchen is also tiled and well-appointed with everything one would need for preparing meals and eating them. The dishwasher worked just fine and the refrigerator is quite large. We found the big grocery in town and picked up fruit and bread and stuff for bkfst and lunches. We had been away from home for a week before arriving at the house and made use of the washer and dryer at the house also. Pretty much everything in the house is quite new. The house is perfect for just hanging out -- sitting outdoors on the deck -- with its increidble view -- in the sun was a treat for us northerners! We got connected to the internet with little problem. We did not walk into town but used our rental car. The walk is doable, but the return walk is totally uphill, quite noticeably uphill by the end! The info the owner provided was voluminous and informative. We found restaurants and activities through his collected notes. We did a coffee finca tour which was very enjoyable -- and now I can't remember which one . . . . We also loved the little animal rescue place which is sort of off the beaten track. There are also longer walking / hiking trails which we did not get to do because of an unfortunate stomach bug . . . .Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Owner response: You all will need to allow more time next visit! Sounds like it provided the needed combination of fun and relaxation. Thanks for the great remarks. I know fellow adventure travelers will find them informative.
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A naturalist's Paradise
A naturalist's Paradise
- Guest Cammiemc
- Date of stay 02/10/10
- Review Submitted 06/14/10
The townhouse we rented in Valle Escondido, Hacienda Salsipuedes, was simply lovely. We were Minnesota vacationers escaping first a harsh winter then 100 degree heat we experienced during our stay at an island resort on the Pacific. In Boquete we had warm, sunny days and cool nights complemented by comfortable, beautifully landscaped surroundings. The locals were friendly and we "checked in" (picked up the key) without difficulty. The townhouse was clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated. My husband is a casual birder, so we were thrilled to find a bird book in one of the bedrooms. We relaxed on the porch and saw numerous exotic birds-various tanagers and hummingbirds flit about the lush vegetation spread below us. My Dad is 81 and we were travelling with a blind friend neither of whom had trouble getting around.The photos in the ad were accurate, but couldn't do justice to the incredible property. Mr. Henson was very available and answered all of our questions. Our only difficulty came when we tried to watch the Superbowl and could find it only in Spanish. Our blind friend was from New Orleans, so the Spanish play by play didn't help him much. We shopped in town and cooked some of our meals in the hacienda. We also enjoyed a white water rafting trip with Chiriqui River Rafting, dinner at the Machu Pichu Restaurant and a walk around the grounds at Valle Escondodo where the gardens were amazing. We hope very much to return to this lovely property to further explore this diverse region.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Owner response: Great remarks, thank you. Nancy and I also brought our 80-something parents along with us one trip, and the space worked great. No steps, comfortable spaces and they trekked right with us on the muddy trails up near Cerro Punta! We love the birds too and put out fruit for them and sugar water for the hummers (but clean up leftover fruit at night or you may find a coati mundi on the porch in the morning which is not as cute as it sounds). Sports buffs have had better luck finding events at local pubs who pay for much larger cable packages than CableOnda offers us. Sorry about the Super Bowl. Who'd a thunk it? We also love Machu Pichu and the other Peruvian seafood place Delicias del Peru up by the church. Hope you all can come back soon!
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$327 | $1190 | ||||
| Low Season Jun 1 - Sep 29 2 night min stay |
$275 | $924 | ||||
Additional information about rental rates
Paypal, Visa, MC, American Express, Wire Transfer. Email us for deposit details.
Check Out by 11am, Check in 4pm.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Calendar
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Location
- Nearest Airport: David at 40 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Pan American Highway at 30 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Las Olas, Las Lajas at 50 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Valle Escondido Cantina, a short stroll away at 0.25 Miles
- Nearest Golf: 9 hole course on-site, not included in rent at 0.25 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Sabor Escondido - 1/4 mile stroll at 0.25 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2005
About the owner: This photo was taken on a hike of the Sendero de los Quetzales around the north shoulders of Volcan Baru in January. Next time we will arrange to have a vehicle on the other end of the trail so we can walk all the way to Cerro Punta, have dinner at the Quetzales Inn, then drive back to Boquete by way of Volcan. Breathtaking primary rainforest, chuckling streams and a mirador (overlook) about 2/3 of the way to the other side. This walk is rigorous with some hands and feet climbing but the path is somewhat marked and there are other hikers to talk with. For healthy walkers 3.5 to 4.5 hours from the ranger station on the Boquete side to the village in the next valley. What a nice winter break from the cold, brown prairie around Denver, Colorado!!
Why the Owner Chose Boquete:
Having lived in Belize and traveled extensively in Mexico & Guatemala, we found that the Panama highlands offer a captivating combination of climate, warm welcome from the locals and pristine nature to enjoy. Close to the beach but not so hot and buggy up here. Plenty of cool walks in the jungle, birds and easy to buy fresh food to fix our own healthy dinner or go out to any of a dozen enjoyable restaurants. Our cost of living while we are down here is about 35-50% of the U.S. and each visit gives us a new opportunity to explore more wonders...
The Unique Benefits at this Villa:
Still on our list of Things To Do Next Time: Hook up with the group Boquete Birders for local birding walks - Zip line canopy tour, petroglyphs and hot springs near Caldera, rafting (class II is sufficient, thanks), blue water fishing and island hopping on the Pacific, white sand beaches about 2hrs drive at Las Lajas, dining in the cliffside palapa at Isla Boca Brava, visiting El Valle the village built in a volcano crater on the drive from Panama, 5 day Hike/camp in treehouses from Cerra Punto over the divide and down to the Caribbean plains, ride the open air banana train to Almirante, catch a clear day at the summit of the volcano to see both Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at once, river fishing, river swimming, boating in Gulf of Chiriqui, seeking out live music venues. To Do AGAIN! More birding, Orchid Plantation (Finca Dracula! near Volcan) more snorkel and scuba in Bocas, more ATV exploring, more horses, more golf, walking tours in the back trails of Dolega and the entire Boquete valley, more dinners with friends, old and new, out to restaurants as well as dinner guests right here in the comfort of the Hacienda. Borrow a couple of guitars and invite other musicians...whew! And we MUST remember to include down time for just sitting and enjoying the house, its gardens and awesome setting. Quiet time is a funny thing to put on a To Do List but if we don't, it will surely get displaced.
Contact us
- Primary: (303) 358-8210 (Colorado, USA)
- Fax: +1 303-672-8235
Links to more information:
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Photos
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View of Boquete as you enter from Alto Boquete. Great coffee at Tourist Center!
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Covered veranda is ideal for relaxing or entertaining...
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Bring a book or Kindle, put on some tunes and enjoy all the weather in Boquete.
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Open Great Room and kitchen plan are great for casual enjoyment or entertaining
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Dormant Volcan Baru several miles away. ATVs are for rent in town.
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Tree-ripe fruit is mouth watering and readily available at markets in town.
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Sunset at Las Lajas. Day trip or stay overnight.
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Bird walk the Pipeline Trail ends up at waterfall and pool. And we saw quetzals!
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Boquete Tree Trek - Zipline canopy fun with friends.
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The only thing better than going on your own is to share it with friends/family.
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We hope you will consider Hacienda Salsipuedes (Leave if you can)...
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Enjoy views across the valley, esp. when sunrise hits the treetops cross the way
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Living Room opens to wide patio overlooking the valley & river below.
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Fully furnished kitchen with stainless appliances, gas range, microwave.
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Smaller covered patio off each Master Bedroom
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Pueblecito Shops, cybercafe and Golf Course, a 5 min. stroll from the home...
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2 hrs drive is a fantastic beach at Las Lajas. Small fee to use palapas, baths.
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Pineapple Mango Smoothies at El Higueron cafe, 5 min walk down the hill. Wow.
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Happy Hour on the porch is a great way to host new friends over.
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Great training, attn to safety. Still quite rigorous and upper body workout!
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"Boquete Birders" invites (quiet, attentive) visitors to join some bird walks.
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Quiet & private setting, well away from street. Rear patios hang over valley.
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Welcome to Hacienda Salsipuedes...your home in Boquete.
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