First of all I send New Years Greeting to all that read this! A better time is coming, we have arrived!
Bambu Hostel in David Panama is many things. But the first important thing to thing about is that we are less than 6 months old, and really the 'hard' opening occurred after construction of our Pool was completed in Late August 2008. Running a Hostel is a learning curve. Most of the people that come through really love the place, it has a very tolerant atmosphere that allows for people to have a good time, i mean a great time! But we are now learning that we have to have a certain amount of rules to keep the whole place flowing right..for example, we had no curfew for the music, now it has to be turned down after 11PM. That is for the benefit of neighbors and guests..we will make some exceptions for weekend parties. We did get some negative feedback about the place it read:
"The guy is just starting out.. 3 months now.. it's a nice place to stay without lot's of rules.. but they do lack the experience and discipline other hostels do have. They have to start run the place instead of being everybody's friend. "
That is very fair, and we took a lesson from that. But there is a fine line of running a tight ship and creating a place that feels to controlled, too many rules, thats not fun..
Gregg and i are both types of guys that have always played life with our own rules, one can argue that the rules help or hinder..either way backpackers on the road need to relax and have fun. We are striking that delicate balance at Bambu, that allows one to have fun, listen to some music, dance or drum.. without trampeling on the rights of others to have peace if they want that.
Showing posts with label Hot Springs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hot Springs. Show all posts
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Hello I am Gregg co-owner Bambu Hostel David Panama
Hi I am Gregg, Mike Esterson the owner of Airtech and I own Bambu Hostel a backpackers Hostel in David Panama. Last night there was a minor earthquake. I slept through it! Here is what was reported
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude and at a depth of 30 miles struck Panama overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Wednesday.
The quake hit 35 miles west southwest of David, Panama, at 0611 GMT. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, the USGS said.
The USGS originally verified the quake at a magnitude of 6.5 and depth of about 9.3 miles."
I can thank Abuelo Rum for the deep sleep, which of course I only drink for medicinal use...the name Abuelo means Grandfather in Spanish, it is amazing Rum dirt cheap and doesnt leave you to fuzzy in the morning, yet strong enough to keep you sleeping through a 6.2 quake! This area is Volcanic, nearby there are Hot Springs called The Caldera Hot Springs Caldera means soup Caldron! Dont stay in there too long..they are awesome though, it cured my bad back last winter..and only 30 minutes from the hostel.
We are in David Panama and Bambu Hostel is a great jump off point for journeys into the awesome beauty of Chiriqui Province I lived in NYC for 20 years and one day realized that if I didn't follow my dreams and leave I would be there forever. That is the way New Yorkers are they just stay and stay and wake up old one day..
Life here is good. Everyday I wake up and give thanks for being in this awesome country. Come to Bambu Hostel and spend a few days at the hostel, we have a sweet pool and a mayan style rancho, and there is always a nice crowd of international backpackers and others there. I will post again soon.
See ya in Panama,
Gregg
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude and at a depth of 30 miles struck Panama overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Wednesday.
The quake hit 35 miles west southwest of David, Panama, at 0611 GMT. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, the USGS said.
The USGS originally verified the quake at a magnitude of 6.5 and depth of about 9.3 miles."
I can thank Abuelo Rum for the deep sleep, which of course I only drink for medicinal use...the name Abuelo means Grandfather in Spanish, it is amazing Rum dirt cheap and doesnt leave you to fuzzy in the morning, yet strong enough to keep you sleeping through a 6.2 quake! This area is Volcanic, nearby there are Hot Springs called The Caldera Hot Springs Caldera means soup Caldron! Dont stay in there too long..they are awesome though, it cured my bad back last winter..and only 30 minutes from the hostel.
We are in David Panama and Bambu Hostel is a great jump off point for journeys into the awesome beauty of Chiriqui Province I lived in NYC for 20 years and one day realized that if I didn't follow my dreams and leave I would be there forever. That is the way New Yorkers are they just stay and stay and wake up old one day..
Life here is good. Everyday I wake up and give thanks for being in this awesome country. Come to Bambu Hostel and spend a few days at the hostel, we have a sweet pool and a mayan style rancho, and there is always a nice crowd of international backpackers and others there. I will post again soon.
See ya in Panama,
Gregg
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Bambu Hostel announces new Tours, to mountain, Rain Forest, Pacific and Caribbean..more
Bambu Hostel Saturday 11/15/08
Howdy all, we just got our tour page fired up we have some great tours listed..
Bambu Hostel is proud to offer tours to Lost and Found Jungle Lodge in the Fortuna Rain Forrest, Hot Springs , Swimmable canyons, bird watching, trails and surfing as well as surf and fishing excursions. Optional transport to Bocas Del Toro, Hot Surfing beaches and more available. All the tours can be found here
Los Quetzales Trail Tour
Option 1
Pick up at 7am in David, transport to Cerro Punta trial head. Arrive at Cerro Punta Trial head at 9 am...
Hike through to Boquete town.
$110 for the car for up to 4 people.
Option 2
Pick up at 7 am in David, transport to Cerro Punta Trial head. Arrive at Cerro Punta Trial heat at 9 am...
Hike through Boquete town
have pickup at Boquete trial head with your logage ready for you in our truck.
Drop off at lodging of your choice in Boquete or return to David
$160 for the car for up to 4 people.
Overnight at Lost and Found Cloud Forest Ecolodge
2 days/1 night.
Pickup in David at 8:30 am, stop at a river canyon for swimming at 9:30 am. Next get up to the lodge and have lunch. That Afternoon, learn about cloud forest animals and about the jungle. Have a relaxing time in the afternoon, possibility for short guided hikes. Have dinner, and watch the nocturnal animals, take a short night safari, weather permitting.
Use the lodge facilities for night entertaiment, sleep. Have a Breakfast, take 3 hr guided hike to lookouts and a secret river in the cloud forest jungle, have lunch at the lodge and then drive back to David or drop off in Boquete via a different scenic route.
The only thing not included in the following price is the food and drink.
$55 per person minimum 2 people.
Hot Springs and Petroglyphs
Half day
Visit the Hot Springs and ancient Petroglyhs with return to David or drop off in Boquete
$30 per person, minimum 2 people
$10 extra each person
Isla Boca Brava
Full Day
Transportation to and from (includes boat transfer costs)
$100 for the car up to 4 people.
Transport to Bocas (Almirante) With stops at the River Canyon and Secret Waterfall ( Palo Seco Park )
Full Day
Leave Bambu Hostel at 9am
Stop at River Canyon for swimming at 10 am
Hike to the secret waterfall at 1 PM
Arrive to Almirante afternoon
$150 for the car for up to 4 people
River Canyon Swim, Hot Springs , Petroglyphs, Animal Rescue Center .
Full Day
Return to Bambu Hostel or Drop off in Boquete
$55 per person, minimum 2 people
Long Distance Transportation
Prices are for the car, Maximum 4 people per car
David to Bocas $130
David to Santa Catalina $210
David to Santiago $130
David to Chitre or Las Tablas $160
David to Pedasi (Isla Iguana) $210
David to El Valle $260
LOCAL SURF/BEACH TOURS AND SURF BOARD RENTALS
All tours are a minimum of 4 up to 12 hours long depending on destination and weather conditions.
Las Lajas:
$80.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
La Barqueta:
$60.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Boca de Hacha:
$75.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Puerto Armuelles area:
*Includes spots like: Los Olivos, Tortuga , 4:40 and more.
$95.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Morro Negrito (Isla Ensenada) and nearby islands:
*Includes spots like: La Corocita, Playa Ensenada, Silva Afuera, Silva Adentro and more.
$210.00 (surfing only) a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car & boat), surf guide, ice chest, fishing equipment.
$260.00 (surfing & fishing) a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car & boat), captain, surf/tour guide, ice chest, fishing equipment.
Surfboard rentals
* Taking a tour: $10.00 a day.
* Only surfboard rental: $20.00 a day.**
** Must bring a copy of ID or passport.
+ There are restaurants in most areas, bring your own snacks/food if you wish.
+ There are no available restaurants in the Morro Negrito and nearby islands area so tourists must bring their own snacks/food.
+ Trips all over the country are also available, please ask for more details since this are usually custom made tours and will vary in price.
+ Also available, nature, fishing, camping and more!
MANGROVE & INSHORE FISHING TOURS
All trips are a minimum of 4 up to 12 hours long depending on destination and weather conditions.
Mangrove Fishing (departing from Punta de Tierra):
*Includes spots like Punta de Tierra, Isla Batipa, Bahía de Muerto, Isla Muerto, Isla Chalapa, Los Lajones and more.
$160.00 a day for 1 to 4 people.
Includes: Light meals & snacks( granola bars, cookies, salads, fruit, etc.), soft drinks (water, sodas, fruit juice, gatorade, etc.), tour guide (captain & sometimes an assistant), fishing equipment, transportation to departure point, ice chest.
Boca Chica and surrounding areas (departing from Punta de Tierra):
*Includes spots like Isla Boca Brava, Isla Zaíno, Isla La Ensillada**, Isla Viuda**, Isla Ventanas, Isla Carey Macho and more.
$185.00 a day for 1 to 3 people.
Includes: Light meals & snacks( granola bars, cookies, salads, fruit, etc.), soft drinks (water, sodas, fruit juice, gatorade, etc.), tour guide (captain & sometimes an assistant), fishing equipment, transportation to departure point, ice chest.
Contact:
Bambu Hostel, Benny Olmos or Gregg Lapkin
Office Phone: (507) 730-4851 Mobile (507) 646-78552
gregg@bambuhostel.com or mike@bambuhostel.com
Se Habla Espanol
Howdy all, we just got our tour page fired up we have some great tours listed..
Bambu Hostel is proud to offer tours to Lost and Found Jungle Lodge in the Fortuna Rain Forrest, Hot Springs , Swimmable canyons, bird watching, trails and surfing as well as surf and fishing excursions. Optional transport to Bocas Del Toro, Hot Surfing beaches and more available. All the tours can be found here
Los Quetzales Trail Tour
Option 1
Pick up at 7am in David, transport to Cerro Punta trial head. Arrive at Cerro Punta Trial head at 9 am...
Hike through to Boquete town.
$110 for the car for up to 4 people.
Option 2
Pick up at 7 am in David, transport to Cerro Punta Trial head. Arrive at Cerro Punta Trial heat at 9 am...
Hike through Boquete town
have pickup at Boquete trial head with your logage ready for you in our truck.
Drop off at lodging of your choice in Boquete or return to David
$160 for the car for up to 4 people.
Overnight at Lost and Found Cloud Forest Ecolodge
2 days/1 night.
Pickup in David at 8:30 am, stop at a river canyon for swimming at 9:30 am. Next get up to the lodge and have lunch. That Afternoon, learn about cloud forest animals and about the jungle. Have a relaxing time in the afternoon, possibility for short guided hikes. Have dinner, and watch the nocturnal animals, take a short night safari, weather permitting.
Use the lodge facilities for night entertaiment, sleep. Have a Breakfast, take 3 hr guided hike to lookouts and a secret river in the cloud forest jungle, have lunch at the lodge and then drive back to David or drop off in Boquete via a different scenic route.
The only thing not included in the following price is the food and drink.
$55 per person minimum 2 people.
Hot Springs and Petroglyphs
Half day
Visit the Hot Springs and ancient Petroglyhs with return to David or drop off in Boquete
$30 per person, minimum 2 people
$10 extra each person
Isla Boca Brava
Full Day
Transportation to and from (includes boat transfer costs)
$100 for the car up to 4 people.
Transport to Bocas (Almirante) With stops at the River Canyon and Secret Waterfall ( Palo Seco Park )
Full Day
Leave Bambu Hostel at 9am
Stop at River Canyon for swimming at 10 am
Hike to the secret waterfall at 1 PM
Arrive to Almirante afternoon
$150 for the car for up to 4 people
River Canyon Swim, Hot Springs , Petroglyphs, Animal Rescue Center .
Full Day
Return to Bambu Hostel or Drop off in Boquete
$55 per person, minimum 2 people
Long Distance Transportation
Prices are for the car, Maximum 4 people per car
David to Bocas $130
David to Santa Catalina $210
David to Santiago $130
David to Chitre or Las Tablas $160
David to Pedasi (Isla Iguana) $210
David to El Valle $260
LOCAL SURF/BEACH TOURS AND SURF BOARD RENTALS
All tours are a minimum of 4 up to 12 hours long depending on destination and weather conditions.
Las Lajas:
$80.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
La Barqueta:
$60.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Boca de Hacha:
$75.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Puerto Armuelles area:
*Includes spots like: Los Olivos, Tortuga , 4:40 and more.
$95.00 a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car), surf/tour guide, ice chest.
Morro Negrito (Isla Ensenada) and nearby islands:
*Includes spots like: La Corocita, Playa Ensenada, Silva Afuera, Silva Adentro and more.
$210.00 (surfing only) a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car & boat), surf guide, ice chest, fishing equipment.
$260.00 (surfing & fishing) a day from 1 person to groups of up to 4 people.
Includes transportation (car & boat), captain, surf/tour guide, ice chest, fishing equipment.
Surfboard rentals
* Taking a tour: $10.00 a day.
* Only surfboard rental: $20.00 a day.**
** Must bring a copy of ID or passport.
+ There are restaurants in most areas, bring your own snacks/food if you wish.
+ There are no available restaurants in the Morro Negrito and nearby islands area so tourists must bring their own snacks/food.
+ Trips all over the country are also available, please ask for more details since this are usually custom made tours and will vary in price.
+ Also available, nature, fishing, camping and more!
MANGROVE & INSHORE FISHING TOURS
All trips are a minimum of 4 up to 12 hours long depending on destination and weather conditions.
Mangrove Fishing (departing from Punta de Tierra):
*Includes spots like Punta de Tierra, Isla Batipa, Bahía de Muerto, Isla Muerto, Isla Chalapa, Los Lajones and more.
$160.00 a day for 1 to 4 people.
Includes: Light meals & snacks( granola bars, cookies, salads, fruit, etc.), soft drinks (water, sodas, fruit juice, gatorade, etc.), tour guide (captain & sometimes an assistant), fishing equipment, transportation to departure point, ice chest.
Boca Chica and surrounding areas (departing from Punta de Tierra):
*Includes spots like Isla Boca Brava, Isla Zaíno, Isla La Ensillada**, Isla Viuda**, Isla Ventanas, Isla Carey Macho and more.
$185.00 a day for 1 to 3 people.
Includes: Light meals & snacks( granola bars, cookies, salads, fruit, etc.), soft drinks (water, sodas, fruit juice, gatorade, etc.), tour guide (captain & sometimes an assistant), fishing equipment, transportation to departure point, ice chest.
Contact:
Bambu Hostel, Benny Olmos or Gregg Lapkin
Office Phone: (507) 730-4851 Mobile (507) 646-78552
gregg@bambuhostel.com or mike@bambuhostel.com
Se Habla Espanol
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