Hotel Residencial El Valle in El Valle de Anton

07. Mar, 2008 0 Comments

Hotel Residencial El Valle is located in El Valle de Anton just one and one half hours from the hustle and bustle of Panama City. El Valle is in the crater of a long extinct volcano that erupted millions of years ago. The walls of the crater are now picturesque mountains that surround the small village.

El Valle has long been a favorite spot for residents from Panama City to escape the rigors of city life for a peaceful weekend or holiday in the cool highlands, escaping the heat and humidity of the city. At 1000 meters above sea level El Valle enjoys the distinct coolness of the highlands.

A well maintained, paved road to El Valle was built in 1997 making brief tourist visits to the peaceful hamlet possible. Both natural and man made attractions are now available to the visitor to El Valle. There are beautiful waterfalls, a mountain swimming spot and verdant forests filled with beautiful birds for the visitor to enjoy plus a man made canopy ride that provides a bird’s eye view of the tropical forest.

A feature of El Valle is the market that occurs each Sunday featuring foods, vegetables, flowers, plants and exquisite handicrafts created by local artisans.

These same handicraft objects are available every day in David’s Shop, a part of Hotel Residencial El Valle.

A new bakery has opened in El Valle featuring breads, rolls, coffee and pastries. You can buy the tasty products for your room, for a hike or for a trip on the bus. A small cafe is attached where you can relax with friends and enjoy the coffee and bakery products on the premises.

There are many exciting things to do in El Valle, biking, hiking or horseback riding in the mountains, viewing water falls or taking a dip in a mountain pool. Bikes may be rented at the Hotel Residencial.

Many visitors also enjoy the beaches down the mountain from El Valle. It is only a 30 minute ride from the beach to the cool altitudes of El Valle. You can enjoy the beach during the day and retreat to the cool mountains for a refreshing night’s sleep.

Laundry service and a Laundromat are available to the guests at Hotel Residencial El Valle. Inquire at the desk for details.

Come visit Hotel Residencial El Valle and enjoy the scenic views and peace and comfort of El Valle!

About Hotel Residencial El Valle

Hotel Residencial El Valle is operated by Enrique Tiban. Enrique was born in Ecuador but moved with his family at a very early age to El Valle in Panama. He is a native of El Valle with the exception of the first three years of his life. Enrique built the Hotel Residencial El Valle and the adjoining restaurant and gift shop facilities in 1999. He has operated the business since then and it is now the largest facility of its kind in El Valle.

Hotel Residencial El Valle and the adjoining facilities are staffed by local people plus Enrique’s extended family. The cousins, brothers, sisters and friends on the staff extend the family feeling to all who visit Hotel Residencial El Valle to enjoy the peace and solitude of El Valle.

Restaurant

Hotel Residencial El Valle also features Restaurant Mar de Plata that offers elegant servings of local cuisine at local prices. Be sure to try the tasteful sancocho “hen’s soup” to be introduced to Panamanian cuisine at its best!

The Restaurante Mar de Plata is located adjacent to David’s Gift Shop. It serves the very best sea food and typical Panamanian cuisine. It is convenient to the hotel, the bus stop and to the El Valle market that features a beautiful array of local vegetables, fruits, plants and crafts on the week end market days. The restaurant features both inside dining and outside fresh air tables for guests. Visit the Mar de Plata restaurant and be greeted by the friendly local staff who are comitted to serving the guests of the Hotel Residencial El Valle and the visitors to El Valle.

Hotel Facilities

Laundry service $ 6.00 per load wash & dry
Free wireless Internet
Social area with hamacas to relax
Horse rentals
Guides available
Free El Valle maps
Free coffee in the mornings

Rooms

All of the rooms in Hotel Residencial El Valle contain private bathrooms with hot and cold water in the shower, cable television and wireless Internet.