Tucked away on one of the more quiet islands of the Bocas del Toro province in Panama, there is an ecolodge called 'Cocovivo'. Through a long chain of friends of friends, I discovered this little paradise where peacefulness is key. Originally set up as a co-working space, the owners of Cocovivo made this place a home away from home. Set up with the help of an indigenous Ngobe-Guble family, everything is ecological: yes, that means a compost toilet. If that does not convince you yet, then maybe the possibility to kayak surrounded by dolphins will. Or you can practice yoga on your stand-up paddleboard. Or jump from the diving board right in the Caribbean sea and explore the reef. Or go on a jungle walk and count all the sloths you can see. Or eat delicious food made with very very local ingredients. Or see the stars in the sky reflected in the water bioluminescent plankton. Who needs Bocas' party scene when you have the 'disco' lights above and underneath you right? A place where I could relax fully and that I wholeheartedly recommend! #troveon #thisbatteredsuitcase #cocovivo #caribbeanvibes

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"I went with my son for his birthday and it was amazing, very pricey but celebrated his 16th birthday and we had a blast! The hotel staff made it very special for us and they were excellent. We enjoyed all 3 nights there."

₩347,964 total

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Aug 3 - Aug 4

Three Bedroom Penthouse | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

"The staff and food of the resturant of this place totally made this hotel. It is such a charming place. I would stay there again without any hesitation. "

₩154,747 total

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Jul 22 - Jul 23

"The food here at the restaurant was amazing! Great service also."

₩89,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 9 - Jul 10

"We had a terrific time!"

₩91,702 total

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Jul 10 - Jul 11

"Only stayed for one night (Thursday), but the hotel was perfect for us! The only thing to be mindful about is the constant requests for taxis or tours (or what our plans are for tomorrow) at the nearby businesses on the street. But there’s not much the hotel can do about that, and it may be helpful for some tourists. "

₩119,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 7 - Aug 8

"I liked the receptionist, She was attentive to my needs."

₩128,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 12 - Jul 13

On the beach, beach massages, beach volleyball, beach bar

"Near the beach, friendly and helpful staff."

₩111,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 11 - Jul 12

"The staff was so friendly and our room was very clean and comfortable . Would recommend for families. "

₩135,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 7 - Aug 8

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"The Red Frog Resort is a beautifully located area. Although it rained for most of the time, the beach and property are amazing. We saw sloths, monkeys and of corse the red frogs throughout our stay. The staff was so nice and made us feel very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this resort to anyone looking for a quiet and beautiful experience in Bocas. "

A verified traveler stayed at Red Frog Beach Island Resort

Posted 7 days ago