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."

￥37,178 total

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Sep 15 - Sep 16

"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. "

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

"Nice and quite place. Love the View, perfect place to relax "

￥23,290 total

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Sep 3 - Sep 4

"Great vibes, friendly staff , good food, would definitely return"

￥13,802 total

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Sep 27 - Sep 28

Jungle Lodge, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

"Great resort, lovely beach and staff is super helpful! "

￥47,984 total

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Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

￥15,181 total

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Aug 29 - Aug 30

Bungalow Honeymoon Suite over the water | Building design

"Great location. Great knowledgeable and friendly staff"

￥17,820 total

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Sep 8 - Sep 9

"We enjoyed our stay, from the first second to the last moment, all the staff was very kind and attentive, we also booked a very nice tour with them and would like to come back soon!!"

￥12,532 total

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Sep 1 - Sep 2