Last year december I tried to find out about this place, a friend told me to be careful with wild animals (dog/bulls) and a lot of thieving on the long way up there (a man with a machet was attacking tourists jumping out of the bush confirmed the police) So I didn´t carry any values,though feeling uncomfortable hiking up the... More

My wife and I stayed in the Cabin for 3 nights during our trip to Panama at the end of Nov. There are so many amazing things I could write but I'll try to be brief. The family is wonderful and willing to provide anything that you need to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The cabin has the... More

I stayed on Bastimentos Island for 6 days recently and absolutely loved it. Going to this place for a coffee and to read a book became part of my daily routine. It is an organic coffee shop selling coffee, juices, organic chocolate truffles, brownies etc. They also sell a range of other organic products. It is a nice walk up... More

LOved it up there... great little place. The family makes all kinds of things, such as organic chocolate and coconut products. Worth the trip! More

Once you hike up, shoes come off and you get to relax and enjoy the goodies. We stayed in the rustic cabin, and hope to return. More

Oh, Up in the Hill!!! What a wonderful spot! Great people, peacful place, an oasis on Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panama! The organic cafe and shop run by Janette from Scotland and Javi from Argentina, is a chilled open air space...offering delicious organic chocolate drinks (chocolate grown on their organic farm), heavenly truffels and brownies, fruit juices and teas....... More

A place taken away " at the top of the hill ", a nice welcome, with delicious brownies and warm drinks, crafts (coconut oil, chocolate...) In brief, a very beautiful & delicious place ! More

Just a short walk from town, we found this little paradise, surrounded by palms with tiny treefrogs all around. We had a really delicious chocolate with milk, lemon juice and the best truffles I ever tasted! All was freshly made from organic grown ingredients. The owners are very, very friendly and really dedicated to their little farm. So we can... More

Up in the Hill is very well worth the beautiful forested walk to get there! I stayed in Janette and Javi's rental cabin for four nights and it was beautifully peaceful. It offers a very serene alternative to the more raucous accommodations in Bocas del Toro or Old Bank. The cabin is very well set up and contains everything you'd... More