La Loma Jungle Lodge

Everything about La Loma was amazing- the location, the views, the staff, the food, the property, the bungalows. This is the first time we stayed somewhere tropical without a/c (or walls) - we were not sure what to expect but the ceiling fan made the evenings cool and comfortable. We slept under the comforter every night. There was no issue with bugs, insects etc. There was plenty to do, we stayed for 6 nights and everyday was an adventure - hiking through the rainforest, kayaking through mangroves, boating through freshwater creeks and around the islands of Bocas del Toro, exploring the permacultures farm and island beaches all surrounded by beautiful flora and exotic animals. The assistant manager Giselbia was fantastic. She was incredibly helpful and made us feel at ease as soon as we arrived. All the staff was great and is a big part of why this place is a huge success. The food is excellent. We did not have a repeat meal for our entire stay. Every night after dinner the staff helps you plan your activities for the next day. If you are going to be off property La Loma will pack you picnic lunch (so good) and provide you with beach towels and snorkeling equipment if needed. The Bat Cave is a must! We did the two hikes which are on the property (red and green) along with the farm tour. We did the jungle hike to Long Beach. We visited Zapatilla Island which is a great trip with Roger. On this trip we saw dolphins and Sloths. We also snorkeled. Red Frog beach is a quick boat ride from La Loma. You can stay at Red Frog where there is a bar/restaurant or walk along the coast to either Polo Beach or Long Beach. This is highly recommended. The beaches are beautiful. Book your flights to and from BCO first. These flights fill up quickly and you don't want to spend too much time at Bocas Town. Optimally, you arrive at 2pm and the boat shuttle to La Loma will pick you up at 4pm. During our wait we had a great lunch at Bamundi which is next door to JJs. Note JJs is closed on Sundays.