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Mateo's B&B

Calle Humberto Zarate | Casa 131A, Gamboa, Panama
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Mateo's B&B
Ranked #2 of 3 Gamboa B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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bklyn
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

We stayed at Mateo's for 3 great nights. Our room and a great view of forest. It was nice seeing all the birds and animals just by sitting on their porch. Beatrice is a great cook and does not skip on portions. I can truly say that they were sincerely hospitable . All this for $35 a night plus $8... More

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Quebec
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

The accommodations that we had a Mateo's were plain but spacious. We had a nice cross breeze, so sleeping was comfortable without air conditioning. Our hosts were very helpful. Two of our party could speak Spanish, so communication was not a problem. Mateo's grandson, Carlos, was also around and he can speak English. We were in Panama for a birdwatching... More

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Bologna, Italy
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

My boyfriend and I stayed just two days to Mateo's B&B, but it is a really good place to stop for more days. Nice hospitality they are friendly, the place is clean and you can use the kitchen. A really good place if you like birdwatching and wildlife in general. A lot of birds sing in the morning and also... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

We are a family of 5 with 3 children and Mateo and Beatrice put us in a house right in front of their own. Then we went back to their beautiful garden for breakfast. We stayed there for 3 nights including Christmas eve and Christmas day. Mateo and Beatrice were really wonderful and they taught us and the kids a... More

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Seattle, Washington
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2011

After a couple of days/night at Mateo's we've scheduled a return visit. Mateo & Bertrice beautifully share their love of local wildlife with their guests in a way that moved us deeply. This is a very special and unique B&B. We look forward to going back there later this month. P.S.: our quiet, well-behaved dogs were welcome and they seemed... More

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La Rochelle, France
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2011

Nice place : Mateo's garden contains lot's of animals that come very close from the house : monkeys, agouties, hummingbirds and other nice bird can be seen in it's garden. Owners are very friendly, don't hesitate to talk with them Very nice place for an honest price. You are close to sobrenaria park and the canal so it's easy to... More

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Long Beach, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2010

This place is the best getaway if you need a break from the hectic Panama city. Mateo and his wife make sure you feel at home. It is a small cabin with basic accommodations. If you are the "resort" type of person and don´t care too much for animals, DO NOT stay here. Strictly for nature lovers. Right in the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2010

A very enjoyable trip. The property is very small but quiet and located on the edge of some rainforest. Agoutis and monkeys join numerous birds in this peaceful area, about 45 minutes by public bus from Panama City. The bus service is very frequent 7 days a week and costs about 65 cents each way per person. you can walk... More

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Panamá
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2009
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2009
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Calle Humberto Zarate | Casa 131A, Gamboa, Panama
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