Chiriqui Highlands Region
Mount Totumas Cloud Forest
Mount Totumas Cloud Forest offers eco-friendly accommodations crafted from sustainable timber harvested from the reserve’s second-growth forests. Supporting local craftsmanship, the lodge’s furniture is made by local artisans. There are four separate accommodation blocks: The Bellbird Lodge, The Coffee House, The Cabin and The Tree House. Rooms have en suite bathrooms and private balconies overlooking the stunning cloud forest. Powered by renewable energy from a micro-hydro power station, the lodge provides free Wi-Fi and 24-hour electricity.
At an elevation of 1,900 metres above sea level, Mount Totumas Cloud Forest offers a pristine 162 hectare reserve bordering La Amistad National Park accessible only by 4WD vehicle, with transportation services available from Volcan, David, and Boquete. Mount Totumas also offers secure parking for 2WD rental cars in Volcan. Nine trails span over 40 kilometres, inviting exploration through a stunning landscape, including second-growth and old-growth forests, pastures, riparian zones, and edge habitats. Birding enthusiasts will revel in sightings of the resplendent quetzal, three-wattled bellbird, over 200 other bird species, three primate species, and countless other wildlife.
Facilities
There is a 'Farm-to-table' restaurant, living area, and plenty of outside deck space with great views and birding potential.
Bellbird Lodge: Five separate en suite rooms (Calandria, Colibri and Geisha) and suites (Mamacillo and Bambito).
Coffee House: Four separate en suite rooms (Motmot, Barbet, Quetzal and Trogon).
The Cabin: Self-contained dwelling that sleeps seven (suited to families or groups).
The Tree House: Secluded accommodation for two. There is no internet in the Tree House.
Local Wildlife
Highland tinamou, resplendent quetzal, three-wattled bellbird, blue-throated toucanet, crested guan, Lesson's motmot, yellow-throated and keel-billed toucan, collared trogon, red-headed barbet, golden-browed chlorophonia, flame-coloured tanager, scarlet tanager, speckled tanager, bay-headed tanager, bananaquit, golden-hooded tanager, masked tityra.
Optional Activities
Hiking, hot springs, birdwatching, coffee tours and tastings, stargazing.
John Melton
Area Specialist
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I would like to thank you for putting together such an excellent trip and to highlight a few items. The service provided in country was first class. All drivers were on time and went beyond the call of duty to be of service. I have never been on holiday where the standard of bird guiding has been so good.