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.
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
The service we received from The Ultimate Travel Company was second to none. Tania took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and helped us explore every option clearly and thoroughly. Her first-hand knowledge of Kenya and safaris made a real difference – she explained everything brilliantly. The thoughtful extras, like the travel wallet and documents, were such a lovely touch – especially for someone who loves to travel well-organised! Thank you so much. We’ll definitely be back for future adventures.
