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3 reviews
4 helpful votes
Because we arrived in Pedasi for a one year stay (lots of luggage), the original apartment we had rented was too small. But the owners, Mark and Julia, were gracious enough to agree to put us up in one of the two larger ones. We spent the majority of our stay on the huge lanai either reading or relaxing in the hammock that was provided. The unit was well furnished and we only had to ask to use the occasional kitchen utensil from the owners, which they were only happy to do. There is also a Mexican food restaurant that the owners ran which had very tasty meals and drinks. Abutting the apartment complex, there was a cow pasture on one side, a vacant lot on two other sides, and a large business one the last side where men were refurbishing a large boat. That was enjoyable to watch their progress to the finish. Every morning and evening the cows would pass by on their way to be fed. Overall, it was a very peaceful place to stay.
1 review
2 helpful votes
Tortuga Lodge was the highlight of our month in Panama. It is located on the edge of Pedasi on a lovely country road leading to the best beach in the area - Playa Arenal: miles of hard sand and warm surf with no undertow. The water is quite murky but there are no pesky nibbling fish, no jelly fish, no urchins. The lodge itself is surrounded by pleasant fields and your only neighbours are 10 brahma cows and two white horses. There is a fine open air restaurant on site (6 beer for $7) plus the units have kitchnettes. The lodge was only reopened a month and a half ago by new owners - a young Canadian couple, so it has yet to be discovered. This means you will probably get a room on short notice.
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11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
13 helpful votes
We stayed here for a month and we loved it. It's peaceful and quiet, and the new owners are helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The apartment is part of the Tortuga's Restaurant and Lodge, where the food is excellent, too. It's the only place to get Mexican style food in town, and it's also the only place to shoot pool and throw darts. They also have two friendly little dogs and an adorable kitten, and they will let you play with them if you want to. It's about 500 meters out of Pedasi on the beautiful road to Playa Arenal, within walking distance to the beach. The road itself is perfect for a walk, a run, or a bike ride, with gorgeous scenery. Once you get to Playa Arenal, there is a cheap restaurant with great food right on the beach, and the boats launch from here to go to Isla Iguana, a beautiful beach, with great snorkeling and scuba diving.
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