Location: Boquete, Panama, Central America (Rio Encantado is Located Mid-Way Between David and Boquete)
Accommodations: Cabin, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Rio Encantado is located on a 100 acre private Nature Reserve on both sides of the river Caldera, near the village of Caldera and the Caldera hot springs. We are 1300 ft. elevation mid-way between David on the Pacific and Boquete in the mountains, 40 minuetes to David airport and 20 minutes to Boquete. This location, has a view of Volcan Baru, is green year around and is protected from the strong winds that blow continuously during the dry season December threw April.
We have an electric gate for security, entry passes the owners home and guest house, and continues down to the pool area and the two cabins, one which has a view of Volcan Baru, the river and pool area, the other on the river. Both are totally private. Trails throughout the property for nature lovers with two tropical swimming areas in the river. In the dry season the river is totally fed from underground spring water.
The owner is a collector of pre-Columbian artifacts and we have many stone statues in the style of Chiriqui Panamanian sculpture on the property as well as a museum with pre-Columbian artifacts.
We limit our guests to 6 adults, no children, open minded nature and animal lovers. Visitors are always welcome. At this time the pictured cabin is complete and available, the other two cabins and pool are under construction.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off Season (May-Nov) .. $50/night
Season (Dec-Apr) .. $80/night
20% discount for a week or more $900.00 a month low season.
$1400.00 a month high season
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1998
Owner of PRIMITIVE ART IMPORTS and Director of ANCIENT TRADE, Frank Stegmeier has been a life long collector and dealer in pre-Columbian art. In 2006, Frank obtained retired pension visa status in Panama and began developing his 100 acre river property that he purchased in 1998 in Caldera, Chiriqui. He has set aside almost all of the property as a Nature Reserve with the goal of building three private cabins to cater to nature lovers and prior and present ancient art aficionados. He has spent much of his life traveling in his 4x4 truck camper exploring the major and minor archaeological sites in Mexico and Central America. His specialization is the ancient cultures of Mexico and Meso-America. He has also written articles that were published in “Antiques West” and “Antiques Quarterly.”
Here in Chiriqui, Panama, Mr.Stegmeier continues his passion in the art world by exhibiting pre-Columbian style stone statutes throughout the property and maintaining a collection of ancient artifacts from Panama with the approval of the Government of Panama that are for study and appreciation by Panamanians and visitors to Rio Encantado, Nature Reserve.
Why the Owner Chose Boquete
With 100 acres of a beautiful private Nature Reserve it is important for me to be able to share this special part of the world and I can do this with a few cabins to rent.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
Quiet, inspiring views of Volcan Baru, swimming almost every day in the river and helping to protect and care for the many animals we have on the property.
Property Photos
- Entrance - Boquete, Panama Waterfront Vacation Cabin with Shared Pool & WiFi
- River Encantado Property View - Boquete, Panama Waterfront Vacation Cabin with Shared Pool & WiFi
- Cabin Porch - Boquete, Panama Waterfront Vacation Cabin with Shared Pool & WiFi
- Living Area & Porch
- Bedroom
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