Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ngöbe-Buglé people sell handicrafts in a wooden-walled structure 500m west of the
turnoff - most of the residents of San Félix, 3km north of here, are Ngöbe-Buglé.
Sleeping & Eating
Changes are happening fast. Consult
www.laslajasbeach.com
for information on lodgings
and food.
La Spiaza
HOSTEL $
( 6620-6431;
www.laspiazapanama.com
; dm US$8, d US$20-30; )
With open-air
ranchos
and attractive earthy constructions, the Italian-run La Spiaza is the best bargain lodging/
pizzeria at the beach. It sits across the road from the beach in a shadeless compound.
Casa Laguna B&B
B&B $$$
( 6896-0882;
www.casalagunapanama.com
; d with/without bathroom incl breakfast US$100/70;
)
Run by a young Italian couple, this small B&B is a popular option for couples.
Rooms are ample and cool. There are also open-air
ranchos
around the property for re-
laxing and it's a three-minute walk to the beach. Immense breakfasts include yogurt, fruit
and pancakes, and other meals are available upon request. The pool is small and above
ground.
Finca Buena Vista
B&B $$$
( 6814-8693;
www.finca-buenavista-laslajas.com
; Calle 12 de Octubre s/n; d incl breakfast
US$80; )
On the outskirts of Las Lajas, this German-run B&B has sweeping views and
warm hospitality. Spacious rooms feature private patios, small fridges and hot water.
Those with lofts are ideal for families. Hosts are happy to arrange fishing, mangrove boat
trips to spy on crocs, and trips to the local indigenous community.
Las Lajas Beach Resort
RESORT $$$
$$$
( 832-5463;
www.laslajasbeachresort.com
;
d/ste US$99/138; )
A lovely destina-
tion. Rooms are impeccable, ample and cheery, with beds decked in embroidered
molas
(colorful hand-stitched appliqué textiles made by Kuna indigenous people) and plenty of
amenities. There's also plenty to do. Guests can float in the infinity pool, rent body
boards (US$6), ride horses (US$25) or visit a Ngöbe community (US$40 per person) in
small numbers.
The breezy open-air restaurant serves American-style breakfasts and big cheesebur-
gers, and offers a rotating dinner menu (US$8 to US$14).
