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The mountains of Panama at their best.Casa Bermuda is a private home with two efficiency fully furnished casitas surrounded by forest in the beautiful gated mountain community of Altos del Maria in the interior of the country of Panama. The casitas sleep a maximum of 2 adults each. We are located about 90 minutes from Panama City or about 2 hours from Tocumen International Airport (airport code PTY).
At an altitude of just under 3000 feet (900m) the climate at Casa Bermuda is a comfortable 68 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. However, the beach is just 40 minutes away where the temperature will be closer to 90ºF (32ºC) for much of the year. The property is 1.5 acres of mostly reclaimed forest with a stream at the bottom with beautiful gardens. We already have a collection of orchids, some wild in trees and some collected from fallen or cut trees. (We encourage our visitors not to collect plants that are thriving in the wild.) There are no close neighbours and we are located on a cul-de-sac with little traffic so if you like to read and walk and enjoy nature in a peaceful paradise this is the place to be. The administration office of Altos del Maria has a small library of mostly English books collected by the residents. The developers of Altos del Maria have already built some beautiful forest and river walks and miradors (lookouts) where you can see for miles. Our favourite is about a three mile hike on a 3 ft wide path through virgin rain-forest most of which is beside a stream. One can see tree ferns, orchids and bromeliads. We actually like to take the walk during the rainy season in the afternoon rains. What to bring: The mountain roads around Casa Bermuda are very steep in some areas. You need a powerful car to navigate the hills, preferably an SUV. 4WD is not necessary as all the roads are paved. There are no gas stations, ATMS, banks or large supermarkets in Altos. Be sure to buy your food and drink, and get cash and gas before you come. Everything you will need to cook your meals is provided in the cabins. There is one restaurant located within the development. Non-residents cannot access the development without permission. When you book with us we will email you a letter for the security guard at the gate. About the weather...We have two seasons: the dry season when it doesn't rain at all and what some like to call the green season.
The dry season is from January until May. Temperatures are in the higher end of the scale although there is almost always a northern breeze. Beware, at an altitude of 3000 ft and almost at the equator you will get sunburn even if you feel cool. The wet season starts slowly during May with occasional rains. The breeze slows and stops so the temperature is still comfortable and it usually doesn't rain in the morning. When it does rain it is often hard and straight down with large drops. This is our favourite time for walks and reading and watching golf. Casa Bermuda is about 200 ft below cloud forest level and this is the time to see the clouds around the hills surrounding us. |
Casa Bermuda, 917 Asturias, Altos del Maria, Chame, Rep of Panama
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