Refugio Cariguana
Avenida los Millonarios, calle Caña Blanca vía Cerró Cariguana Frente al Cerro Cariguana
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20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The staff was super nice they even helped me with laundry services during my sta…”
“The staff helped us a lot - it was the best in the whole holidays”
“basic comfortable rooms”
“The rooms itself are a bit outdated and could use some upgrading, but all in all…”
“The quiet location with views into the rainforest”
“Location is a bit out of town so you’ll need a car to get there”
“Breakfast”
“Lots of hummingbirds during breakfast on the terrace and generally great bird wa…”
“The room has air condition, the bathroom is simply furnished but clean”
“They cook well and you can eat there almost at any time during the day and eveni…”
Overview
Refugio Cariguana has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Valle de Anton. The hotel features both free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, every room comes with a patio with a garden view. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature mountain views. The daily breakfast offers continental, Italian or American options. The nearest airport is Panama Pacifico International Airport, 124 km from Refugio Cariguana.
Traveller reviews
Veronica
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
Breakfast!
Anna
couple
April 9, 2026
Nice cabins in Anton Valley. So peaceful and calm. You can listen (also maybe see) many birds around. The staff was super nice they even helped me with laundry services during my stay - thanks I do really appreciate it
Martina
solo_traveller
February 16, 2026
“Great value at a quiet beautiful location”
The quiet location with views into the rainforest. Lots of hummingbirds during breakfast on the terrace and generally great bird watching from there. The family who runs the hotel is very engaged and really makes you feel welcome! They cook well and you can eat there almost at any time during the day and evening at a very reasonable price. It’s a kind of agrotourism as they have their own animals and the eggs during breakfast come right from their farm.
Pekka
couple
January 22, 2026
Easy access to hiking, garden, farm animals
Alexander
couple
January 13, 2026
“Perfect to chill and everything and super friendly and helpful staff!”
A little bit away from touristic places, so now crowds, which we appreciated much. The staff helped us a lot - it was the best in the whole holidays.
maria
family_with_children
January 4, 2026
“Will go back anytime!”
We spent 3 nights at the Refugio with my family ( 3 adult children) and my brother's (3 children and a pet). We were very appreciative of the very warm welcome and family atmosphere. Excellent wifi that was highly appreciated by everyone. We could have our laundry done and use the dining area to play boardgames. The breakfast was excellent and prepared with their own chicken eggs, fruit, and Venezuelan specialties. We also enjoyed one very nice dinner at the Refugio. It is ideally located.
Roey
extended_group
November 26, 2025
“Beautiful place in the nature”
beautiful place in the nature, plenty of parking place. basic comfortable rooms
Sandra
couple
March 5, 2025
“Booking confirmation doesn’t guarantee a room!”
Shittiest experience ever, arriving at this hotel at a normal check-in time at 6pm to find that they had given our room away to someone else without notifying us. Our booking on booking.com was still confirmed, they hadn't cancelled it and the last message we got from them was a day before, saying the booking was confirmed. On arrival the receptionist lied to us and said they had texted us on a couple of hours ago and asked us to pay in advance. We never received a text and even if we had, it is shitty to cancel a booking on the day when the whole of El Valle is completely booked out. If you want to make sure you get your confirmed room, make sure you arrive in the morning or don't bother booking at all as they will give your room to someone else with cash in hand without notifying you or cancelling the booking (because that would probably cost them...)!
David
couple
February 13, 2025
It’s a cosy cabin surrounded by nature!
Liesbeth
couple
January 7, 2025
Very cute little houses, and very very friendly staff. Location is a bit out of town so you’ll need a car to get there. The rooms itself are a bit outdated and could use some upgrading, but all in all it’s fine for a short stay. Lots of birds to spot!
Martin
couple
January 2, 2025
In the middle of garden with hummingbirds flying around.
Adrienne
family_with_children
December 27, 2024
“Rooms are simple, but comfortable. The lovely setting and warm friendly helpful staff made this a very pleasant stay.”
It was a lovely leafy setting
ilke82
solo_traveller
October 18, 2024
Friendly and helpful owner. Located in green surroundings. Room was very spacious.
Harlan
couple
July 2, 2024
“We were so glad we had found this place!!”
An awesome place if you like nature and if you want a place that got lots of good hiking close by! The setting is beautiful Right at the foot of the Cara Iguana mountain and only a couple kilometers from India Dormida Mountain . Its close enough to the town you can walk there. The staff was great, very friendly and make you feel at home, and they knew how to cook ! We really enjoyed the three days we spent here.
Gert
family_with_children
April 18, 2024
“Good value for money in a nice environment, friendly staff.”
Spacious room, working TV, nice environment, friendly staff.
Catherine
couple
March 29, 2024
Very friendly! Nice location.
carol
couple
March 29, 2024
“Lovely location”
Fantastic location for birding. The room we had was a great size.
Maximilian
couple
March 26, 2024
“Quiet Place surrounded by beautiful mountains”
The host Naudi is very friendly and makes a lot of effort. Always ready to help and provided a lot of Information about activities/hikes closeby. The room has air condition, the bathroom is simply furnished but clean.
Daniel
family_with_children
March 26, 2024
“Nice place but the services could be better”
The location and nature. Beautiful place
John
couple
March 21, 2024
Our hosts were great - and went out of their way to be helpful and accommodating. And the restaurant was great.
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Access to health care professionals
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Laundry, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Family Room with Bathroom
This family room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a dining area and a patio. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Family Room
The family room provides a dining area, a sofa, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Superior Family Room
The family room offers air conditioning, a dining area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Deluxe King Room
This double room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a dining area and a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
This double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The double room features a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
This double room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom, a dining area and a patio. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room
This double room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a dining area and a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
This double room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom, a dining area and a patio. The unit has 1 bed.
10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Providing free toiletries, this dormitory room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The dormitory room features a patio. The unit offers 10 beds.
Standard Twin Room
This twin room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom, a dining area and a patio.
Standard Twin Room
This twin room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom, a dining area and a patio. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Quadruple Room
The quadruple room offers a dining area, a sofa, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Deluxe King Suite
This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Studio with Balcony
The studio provides air conditioning, a dining area, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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