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La Casa de La Abuela
HOTEL $$$
( 730-9484;
www.lacasadeabuela.com
;
Av Central s/n; s/d incl breakfast US$80/112; )
This
new brick hotel is a smart addition to Boquete. Eighteen earth-tone rooms, some with
balconies, have tile floors, flat-screen TVs, hot showers and modern installations. There
is nice outdoor patio seating though the roadside location can be noisy at times.
El Oasis
HOTEL $$$
( 720-1586;
www.oasisboquete.com
;
Calle de la Feria; d incl breakfast US$72; )
Al-
though it's in walking distance of town, El Oasis is across the river from Boquete proper
and a good deal quieter. Rooms are immaculate but pricey for what you get (plastic fur-
niture). The garden restaurant serves good soups.
Mozart Petit Hotel
CABIN $$$
( 720-3764;
www.petithotelmozart.com
;
Calle Volcancito Principal; d US$39-85, q US$53-110;
)
A chill rural retreat, this artist's inn features a cool countryside setting and occasion-
al art classes. Cabins have rustic furnishings, terraced patios and sweeping views to the
Pacific on a clear day. English and German are spoken. It's best for those with their own
wheels, since it's about 5km from the town center, near the ATP office.
Haven
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 730-9345;
www.boquetespa.com
; Av A Oeste; d/deluxe US$165/195; )
New to Bo-
quete, this slightly removed, sleek design hotel and spa provides a chic retreat. British-
owned, it has only eight rooms with cool space-saving designs. Water features, river
stones and palms throughout the property set the scene for relaxation. A full spa with dry
sauna, steam room, indoor pool, yoga facilities and Jacuzzi seals the deal. Professional
and service-oriented.
It's 2km from the town center, watch for signs for the left-hand turn as you approach
town.
Riverside Inn
INN $$$
$$$
( 720-1076;
www.riversideinnboquete.com
;
Calle Jaramillo Alto; d incl breakfast US$180;
)
A casual stunner, this exclusive four-room inn has a relaxed and intimate setting and
an excellent restaurant (The Rock). Living areas feature original artwork and a grand
stone fireplace. Rooms are expansive and modern with vaulted ceilings, soft cotton bed-
