We spent two wonderful weeks here during our scouting trip and absolutely loved our stay! Valeri and the caretakers were exceptionally kind, welcoming and generous. Throughout our stay they shared fresh bananas, oranges, limes, grapefruit and a huge bunch of watercress from the property. When my mom became sick, they thoughtfully brought us fresh oregano, mint and lemongrass for tea to help her feel better. That kindness meant so much, especially while we were far from home.The property is beautiful, peaceful and surrounded by nature, and we definitely got the full El Valle jungle experience! We had geckos, fascinating insects, a couple eight-legged visitors and even a mystery flying guest that had us debating whether we had a bird or a bat in the house. “What creature is THAT?” became a regular part of our stay, and honestly, it just added to the adventure!The driveway is a little questionable and might have you questioning your life choices the first time, but take it slowly—you’ll get the hang of it, and that’s life in El Valle!And then there’s Capitan. We completely fell in love with that sweet little dog. Seeing him every day became part of our routine, and we are genuinely going to miss him.Five stars for the beautiful setting, the wonderful people, Capitan, and even the jungle creatures that kept us entertained. We couldn’t have asked for a more memorable place to call home for two weeks in Panama!