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kitchen-dining-TV room. Multi-
day
package deals also available and local tours at $75/per-
son. Breakfast included. Dorms
$12
Hotel Don Tavo
Av Central, on the right 771 5144,
hoteldontavo.com
.
Reliable, but
slightly overpriced central hotel comprising sixteen clean en-suite rooms (for 2
-5 p
eople),
though with variable mattresses, set around a courtyard garden. Service can vary.
$43
Las Plumas
Paso Ancho, 2km north of Volcán 771 5541,
las-plumas.com
.
Excellent
value for groups or families, comprising four fully equipped (laundry, satellite TV, wi-fi and
phone) two- or three-bedroom
mod
ern self-catering bungalows set in m
anic
ured wooded
grounds. Good long-term rates (
$250
/week) with three-night minimum stay
$66
Volcán Lodge
100m up the road directly opposite the bakery 771 4709,
volcan-
lodge.webs.com
.
Lovingly restored 1940s lodge full of wooden beams, panelling and floor-
ing creating homely rooms and a warm atmosphere. For an extra $5 a cooked breakfast is
included. The friendl
y Pa
namanian owners are bilingual (Spanish/English) after living for
many years in the US.
$50
EATING AND DRINKING
Burrico's
Av Central, next to
Hotel Don Tavo
6203 7363,
burricos.net
.
Bright tables
and cheery Mexican decorations make this an inviting place, even before you start on the
food: a mix of Panamanian - superior
menu del día
with a choice of beef, chicken and pork
for under $5 - and Tex-Mex faves for under $8.
Tues-Sun 9am-9.30pm.
Cerro Brujo Gourmet Restaurant Brisas del Norte
500m up a dirt road signed off to
the right from Av Central 6669 9196,
cerrobrujogourmet@gmail.com
.
The delightful,
Mediterranean-style stone and tile interior is decked out with artwork and overlooks a garden.
An eclectic changing menu of gourmet dishes (mains $13-16) such as dorado fillet coated in
sesame seeds and mushrooms does not disappoint; leave room for dessert. Regular musical
or artistic evenings. Reservations preferred.
Tues-Sun noon-3pm & 5-9pm.
La Maná
At Volcán Lodge 771 4709,
volcanlodge.webs.com/restaurantemana-
choose from
gallo pinto
($5), BLTs or burgers, to filet mignon in red wine ($13). All served
in a warm wood-panelled dining room by hospitable hosts.
Daily 11am-8pm.
Restaurante Mary
Av Central on the left 6704 1237.
Popular local restaurant on a breezy
upstairs terrace (with inside a/c seating) serving moderately priced chicken, pork and seafood
($6-8), though try the local trout ($9), plus tasty soups and fresh juices.
Daily 6am-6pm.
Around Volcán
A few kilometres west of Volcán lie several modest attractions - a couple of
lakes
, a
coffee
estate
and an
archeological site
- which will appeal to enthusiasts or may be worth swinging
