Sierra Llorona, "the
crying mountain" or "weeping
mountain" is a green paradise for nature enthusiasts. The
family owned and operated lodge is located in a private tropical
reserve
of 200 hectares (494 acres). It is a vivid representation of
Central America's tropical rain forest with abundant woody vines,
orchids,
mosses and bromeliads.
The lodge's grounds
offer beautiful panoramic views including part of the northern
entrance of the Panama Canal,
the City of Colon, Galeta Point, Bahia Las Minas and the
Caribbean Sea. A series of walking paths and observation ground
platforms
surround the Lodge, prime locations to observe birds at the
canopy of the
forest. Researching Neotropical flora and fauna at Sierra
Llorona continues to be of particular interest to scientists,
leading
to the recent discovery of a new species of amphibian, endemic
to the
area.
You can wait for the
hummingbirds to come to the feeders or you can also enjoy doing
night trekking, owling, or just
lay back,
relax and enjoy the panoramic views and admire the abundant
green tones of nature .
The Accommodations
Sierra Llorona offers
you complete private overnight accommodations in a series of 8
guest rooms with hot water, ceiling fans and cross
ventilation. Every room has a balcony where you can lounge in your
hammock and admire the rain forest.
The main lodge buiding
houses a spacious suite with double bathroom, walk in closet and
a lovely
Jacuzzi with view to the forest. Guests have leased this suite
on a long term basis.
The Lodge has conference
and meeting areas for small groups, music and a Rancho-Bar. There
are table games, darts, internet and laundry service available
for your use. Home style Panamanian cuisine is served buffet
style in the Lodge dining room.
A self-catering camping
site is nestled along Nance's Trail. Here a covered, open sided "Rancho" provides
shelter for a rustic stove, loft and 4 posts to hang hammocks.
There is a tent site and an outhouse. The Lodge provides wood
for a camp-fire and kerosine lanterns.
The Activities
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A
Socially and Environmentally Responsible Lodge
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We
organically grow some of our own fruits and vegetables.
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Water comes from natural ponds on the forest and it is pumped
using pressure pumps to take it to the
Lodge where it gets purify
with UV light, charcoal filters, and sediment filters.
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All
waste products are either composted on site or are taken to
the city.
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Wastewaters
are sent to septic tanks.
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Trails
are wide enough for people walk and they have been made without
cutting down any tree.
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Trails
can not be visited for more than 14 people at a time to reduce
the impact on the environment.
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Guided
tours have being made with educational and conservancy purposes.
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Visitors
cannot take, cut, or harm the forest in any way. Forest
animals cannot be hunted
or bothered
