Caldera ranch, caldera, boquete (April 2012) We were expecting great things from this place but to be honest we were a little disappointed. The reception that we received from the owner (Gina) throughout our stay was neither warm nor friendly. Refreshingly, Craig (the renowned chef), as well as all the other staff, were the complete the opposite. we came away... More

Went for lunch. Small selection of very clever and delicious meals. They are sandwiches, but are much more.... Really good. Hard to describe. Fresh ingredients, in a very odd combination. Watermelon and Mexican bean style salad? Yup, that can be very tasty. Another Boring quinoa salad? Not here! Also, try the basil lemon juice.... The setting is fabulous. Feels like... More

My wife and I visited Rancho de Caldera with our two friends from Boquete the other afternoon. After a refreshing swim in their infinity pool, we are treated to a fabulous 5 course meal comprable or better than anything one would find in the finest 5 star restaurants anywhere. Craig, the chef, is extraordinarily talented. Each course contained delicious ingredients... More

Last week, I completed a rather arduous journey from my home in Pennsylvania to visit a former college roommate who had moved there seven years earlier. After a series of travel misadventures, including missed connections, an unexpected overnight stay in Panama City, and a final long, late night drive in the rain and fog, we arrived at Rancho de Caldera... More

Tranquility, mountain vistas,great hosts, inventive food and night sky= heaven on earth

Beautiful views, great staff, fun dogs, many adventures to be had, and is run by one of the coolest people you'll meet. Check it out!

My son and young family flew to Panama from Brisbane for a month's visit. To provide both a place to recoup from their long journey and to serve as an introduction to Panama, I booked three adjoining cottages at Rancho Caldera for a week. It was one of the best decisions of my lifetime! Perfection in every aspect. My daughter... More

Last year I had the serendipitous pleasure of encountering Rancho de Caldera in the beautiful Boquete region of Panama. At the time, I was traveling with a friend from southern Peru to Mexico's Yucatan via bus and sail boat. We both had a mutual friend who knew of Rancho de Caldera and incandescently praised the resorts serenity. Her praises were... More

unfortunately we did not hear about this place before as we only searched for "boquete", so we only came to Rancho Caldera for a romantic dinner, and it was PERFECT! Basically we had the chef all to ourselves who made a special menu for us. Location is GREAT & view is GREAT.