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Cocomo On-the-Sea

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When I first stayed at Cocomo, back in '97 while conducting research for the first edition of Lonely Planet Panama (I wrote the second edition, too, if you must know), I was impressed with the thoughtfulness its Canadian owners put into it, from orthopedic mattresses for finicky backs, to doubling-up the roofing material to temper the sound of rain, to having bed frames made a tad higher than usual for knees that aren’t what they once were.


The Bocas Inn

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 All photos this page: ©2007 Scott Doggett, Special to WhozHereNow.com All photos this page: ©2007 Scott Doggett, Special to WhozHereNow.com
This soothing seaside bed-and-breakfast is owned and operated by Ancon Expeditions of Panama, the country’s premier tour operator. Most of the people who stay at the Inn, which features a handful of well-kept second-story rooms, do so as part of a tour package, but Ancon Expeditions will gladly rent rooms on a space-available basis.


Hotel Bahía

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The Hotel Bahía occupies an historic building that has been dutifully restored by its amiable and knowledgeable owner, Jose “Tito” Thomas.


Hostel Heike

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Named after its previous owner, an amiable German lady with a healthy obsession for cleanliness and order, the Hostel Heike is an excellent place to stay if you’re looking to save money while grooving to the laid-back backpacker scene.


Hotel Laguna

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The Laguna’s foremost feature is its central location. That also happens to be its worst feature—if you value quiet, because the street noise can be excessive at times. But want to check your email? There’s a computer with Internet access in the lobby for guest use free of charge (if it’s occupied, there’s an Internet café a two-minute walk away).


Tranquilo Bay

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Nestled in rainforest along a pristine bay on Isla Bastimentos are six deluxe, air-conditioned bungalows, and a lodge with full bar, restaurant and common area with a 180-degree tree-top views of the Caribbean and surrounding jungle.


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