El Palmar Lodging Description
The El Palmar hostel sits along the Pan-American highway,
approximately 30 minutes after passing Lago Bayano and
approximately 10 minutes before reaching the town of
Torti. Here, brigaders enjoy a beautiful view of a landscape
full of green mountains and farms' pastures. Global
Brigades Panama has used El Palmar for several years,
and it has housed hundreds of brigaders. Emergency
medical care is easily accessible in Torti.
Lodging Address
Hospedaje El Palmar
Carretera Panamericana
Torti, Chepo
Panama Este, Panama
Lodging Pictures
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| Lodging Overview | |
| Average Distance to Communities | 1 hour - 1.5 hours |
| Capacity | 95 people |
| Living Space | Dining area, patio |
| Sleeping Quarters | Single beds, and bunk beds (4 to 8 people per room) |
| Bathrooms |
Running water for showers and sinks |
| Dining Area | 50 seats |
| Meals |
Breakfast: Coffee, tea, bread, tortialls, hojaldres, fruit preserve, peanut butter, eggs, fresh fruit
Lunch: Traditional Panamanian food of rice, meat or chicken, salads
Dinner: Combination of International Cuisine & Traditional Panamanian food consisting of chicken, meat, rice, salad
* Subject to change. All food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated if stated in the brigade roster questionnaire and to your Program Associate prior to coming to Panama.
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| Phone Reception | Not available; please contact your cell phone provider about possible international plan if phone use is necessary, sim cards will not be available, roaming charges may apply |
| Internet |
Not available |
| Electricity |
120 V outlets, power is available 24 hours |
| Laundry |
Laundry machine provided by the lodging facility |
| Linens |
Pillows and bed sheets provided daily |