Fodor's Expert Review Punta Patiño Lodge

This eco-lodge inside the Reserva Natural Punta Patiño sits on a hill with views of secondary forest and the sea. Its wooden bungalows are Darién's nicest accommodations, with private (cold-water) showers, air-conditioning, and balconies with hammocks that are good bird-watching platforms. Hearty meals are served family-style in the old ranch house, which has a small bar. Ancon Expeditions offers three-night packages at the lodge that include transportation, guided hikes, a boat trip to Mogue, and access to a beach. They need a minimum of four people for a tour to this remote spot. Surprisingly, there is decent cell phone reception at Punta Patiño.