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Everyone loves the back porch which has beautiful views

The Casita is a comfortable home which accommodates 4-5 people comfortably

The Casita has lovely views of the surrounding mountains and has a cool climate

two bathrooms with hot water (most of the time) showers

The Casita is easily accessible off of a paved road about a 10 minute drive from Santa Fe. Very pri ...

there is secure parking and a rancho for hammocks

The Waterfall Cabin in the campesino village of El Salto is available as part of the exchange and is ...

I often sleep on the outdoor porch listening to the waterfalls below the cabin

El Salto is very special. Our caretakers will cook for you and act as guides to some of the more in ...

The cabin was built for us by the people in the village of Salto using local wood. Everything else ...

There is a queen size bed on the main floor and a double bed in the loft accessed by a ladder. We h ...

More than twenty waterfalls cascade below our cabin in El Salto. The village is a very special pla ...

Best weather in Calovebora is June-October when the seas are calm and the swimming is great

Catch a ride across the river to spend the day on the island swimming

Tuesday is market day at the mouth of the River Calovebora when people come from all over to shop

Enjoy fresh fish at The Tiberon Blanco caught daily weather permitting

Premium #1715

The Casita in Alto de La Cruz and Waterfall Cabin

House • Santa Fé Panama

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

3 Beds

2 Bathrooms

2 Car spaces

Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

Simultaneous

Non-Simultaneous

Non-Reciprocal

Statistics

Listed January 2020

General Overview

This exchange lets you plan your exchange using our home near Santa Fe and the Waterfall Cabin in El Salto.   We suggest that you base out of the Casita in Alto de La Cruz since this home is  the most accessible upon arrival.  It is very easy to plan a one to two week stay using the Casita and the Waterfall Cabin.

The Casita in Alto de La Cruz is a ten minute drive from the town of Santa Fe which has restaurants and grocery stores.  The Casita is  quite comfortable with two bedrooms and two baths.  The house is very private with a beautiful garden and lots of citrus trees to pick tangerines, grapefruit and oranges in season.  .  

We also offer a remote cabin in the village of El Salto. The cabin is accessible via four wheel drive or is a two hour walk.    It's rustic but comfortable.  No electricity, but we use rechargeable lights.  There is a propane stove, and a flush toilet.  The waterfalls that cascade below the cabin are spectacular.

Santa Fe is still off the beaten track.  Places like Santa Fe are increasing rare in this era of over tourism.   There is no lack of things to do if you like the outdoors.  The hiking is incredible.  We are one of the best birding spots in Panama.   Kayaking and horseback trips can be arranged.  The Caribbean  beach town of Calovebora is a little over an hour away.  Santa Fe is known for our orchids and butterflies.  Our area is simply beautiful at all times of year.

The Space

The Casita  is small, but well designed and comfortable for four to five  people.   The terrace has hammocks and beautiful views of the mountains.  

We ask for a $50 cleaning fee for the Casita and $25 for using the Waterfall cabin.     We accept Plutos for stays of 1-3 days.

Guest Access

The Casita is on one floor.   There are a couple of steps to access the house from the sidewalk.

Notes

We have an excellent internet signal through Starlink in the Casita  which allows for streaming video on your device or the small television in the houses.  The Waterfall Cabin has good cell phone reception for calls and streaming using your phone data plan.
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Fridge

WiFi

Bed sheets

Oven

Towels

Washer

TV

Hair dryer

Microwave

Garden / yard

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

BBQ

Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

Long term

Adventure

Budget

Family

Relaxing

Eco

Village

Mountains

Beach

Water

Remote

Tropical

Hiking

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House Rules

Unsuitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

Smoking allowed

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Neighbourhood

Our neighbors are wonderful Panamanians.  Very few people speak English so a little Spanish is helpful, but not essential..  Santa Fe is mountainous.  There are countless rivers and waterfalls to explore.   We are a birders paradise and can arrange professional guides if you like.  Or you can just head out with a pair of binoculars...

Getting to my home

Most people fly into Tocumen International (Pty) in Panama City to spend a few days before traveling on to Santa Fe.  Buses run to Santiago every half hour from Panama City (4 hours).  Or you can rent a car which is very useful for seeing the country and getting around our area.  Four wheel drive is not necessary.  I can arrange for a driver to pick you up in Santiago, take you grocery shopping, and bring you to our home outside of Santa Fe.  The road to Santa Fe from Santiago can be challenging.  A new road is being built and is expected to be completed in 2025.  Getting to Santa Fe is part of the adventure!

Nearest airport

Most of our guests fly into Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to spend a few days in Panama City before traveling on to Santa Fe

Getting Around

We are open to exchanging our Isuzu D Max pick up truck.  The local bus transport passes by the gate approximately every 1-2 hours between 6 am and 6pm.  Taxis are available from Santa Fe for $7.   The hiking is extraordinary if you are walkers.