Punta Rica is one of the best places we stayed in Panama! The views from the windows were stunning, especially with the beautifully decorated interior. The hosts, Richard and Collette, were very hospitable. Collette and her staff went out of their way to accommodate us and to prepare culinary meals. We felt like guests in a beautiful jungle palace. The cost per night was very reasonable, as it included both a gourmet dinner and breakfast (which we will never forget). If you enjoy nature, beautiful views, comfortable accommodations, and outstanding service, I would strongly recommend staying at Punta Rica!

We were a large group of 12 people in three families. We rented the whole villa, one room for each adult couple (room being a private two story loft like space). and another fourth, for all of the kids together. We had a marvellous time.. We came from Chile and spent two weeks. Had an action packed, excursion-filled time. The only drawback being the boat taxi dependency, inevitable for any displacement in the area. Summed up quite a bill with daily excursions. About 100 dolars a day for moving the whole bunch from one beach to another. Food was great and we were ver well attended by both owners, Rochard and Collette. They would pack us a lunch when we needed and the environment surrounding was beautiful. We would see sloths in the trees from our breakfast table, simply amazing. 100% recommended!!

Our stay at Punta Rica was everything we wished for and more. My girlfriend and I stayed about 6 nights at the Villa, situated across the bay from Bastamiento's town and less than a 10 minute boat ride from Bocas town, so all of our day time excursions were very accessible. The property is situated on a hillside with lush tropical surroundings and the villas themselves are quite comfortable and roomie with nice wood workmanship throughout. The bottom level of the villa is fairly basic with table and chairs and doors that open out to small balcony facing some lovely tropical trees and such. The top level is spacious with a large comfortable bed and a fairly modern bath. The overhead fan provides for a nice breeze at night providing for a good night sleep among the sound of crickets.
Some of the best Punta Rica has to offer resides in the kitchen. Each morning Colette provides for a lovely Caribbean breakfast of local fruit, fruit juice, coffee, cheese, or you can choose to have your cereal or eggs if you like. Dinner was often a treat of family recipes from their native Montreal, so we were often spoiled with a starter, a main and a dessert typically of local produce and meats but prepared in a classic way... The host were always attentive to dietary restrictions and the most minute details. In a nut shell, the food is great.
But what really makes Punta Rica special is the warm atomosphere created by both Colette and Richard at their villa. They accomodated our schedules and let us move at our own pace with ease. They are not only great host, but great people and it made our stay all the more special...

We spent three days at Punta Rica in our visit to the Bocas del Toro area of Panama. From the first moment our visit was relaxing and superb, with the business of our daily lives dissapearing instantly. The place is very beautiful with a tropical garden and big windows that overlook the forest and the sea. It is tastefully decorated and warm. The bedrooms are spacious and confortable, and very clean. The food is excellent, with a full breakfast with tropical fruits in the morning and wonderful sea food dishes that Collette prepares carefully. Our hosts, Richard and Colette, were great and went out of their way to make our stay confortable and enjoyable making us feel like guests of longtime friends. We would love to come back and definetly recomend!