EL OTRO LADO, PORTOBELO BAY
THE SOUNDS OF WILDLIFE
Lie in your hammock with a frivolous book and don’t even bother to read. Listen, with your eyes half closed, to the world receding away. Play the ear-stretching game. How far can you hear? The tinkle of the ice in your glass, of course. Children playing down on the beach. Birds calling to each other in distant treetops. The sounds of wildlife in the nearby National Park, carried over on the breeze. At El Otro Lado, guests are counted in single figures. So you’ll have space and peace aplenty to let go of the everyday, and begin to luxuriate in this luxury boutique hotel nestling on the edge of a beautiful sandy bay, surrounded by the exuberant flora and fauna of the National Park of Portobelo.
OVERVIEW
EL OTRO LADO
At a glance
- Spectacular tropical rainforest setting within a national park
- Just over an hour from Panama City
- Only four beautifully rural houses named after the forest, the sea, the sun and the spirit
- Luxurious décor including local art, photography and contemporary sculptures
- King-size beds plus WiFi and modern entertainment systems
- Elegant restaurant serving a fusion of local Caribbean, European and Oriental food
For leisure and pleasure
- Beach picnics and diving on coral reefs
- Scuba wreck diving with professional instructors
- Navigating the mangroves
- Superb bird watching
- Wildlife exploration
- Sport fishing
- Guided historical walks to the old town and docks, forts, Aduana and World Heritage sites
- Congo dancing and Rhythm School
- Carpentry workshops and art studios
- Cultural, literary and photographic experiences
“TRIP TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD”
Everything about our trip was excellent. While it’s a considered investment, the service more than justifies the cost. We loved the accommodation – beautifully chosen and thoughtfully located. Our guides ranged from grear to truly exceptional. And the places we visited? They exceeded all expectations. Peru is an extraordinarily beautiful country, and this journey gave us a real sense of its wonder.
“INDIA AT ITS MOST INCREDIBLE”
Unbelievably brilliant from start to finish. The Ultimate Travel Company gave us complete flexibility while tailoring the trip to our personal preferences. Communication was excellent throughout, and the in-country team in India was super-efficient at every stage. The quality of the experience was exceptional – and the value for money, remarkable. From expert naturalists to thrilling wildlife encounters (tigers, leopards, 140 species of birds), awe-inspiring temples, the Taj Mahal, scenic walks and warm, welcoming people – not to mention the fantastic curry – it was a truly superb holiday. “Ultimate” really is “The Ultimate Travel Company”!
“MONGOLIA STOLE MY HEART – A JOURNEY I’ll NEVER FORGET”
It was one of the best trips of my life. The itinerary you crafted for us was absolutely perfect; I wouldn’t have changed a thing. What made it even more special was the incredible team who looked after us. Edda was fantastic, and the two drivers we had for the Orkhon Valley and Gobi sections of the trip were possibly the best I’ve ever had.
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