The view from our condo:
Valle Escondido (to be referred to as enclave from now on) is a mix of resort/condos/townhomes/private homes. Access to the 3 level outdoor pool, saltwater indoor pool, sauna, whirlpools, steamrooms, etc are included with our condo.
One of the private homes:
Downtown Boquete is now a 10 minute walk away.
We celebrated the Fourth in town at our favorite Restaurant/Bar called Baru. De Anne had the best Margarita (two actually) and I drank the local beer – Balboa.
Baru in downtown Boquete:
We strolled back to the enclave for a buffet Bar-be-que of hamburgers, steaks, sausage, and chicken. The american fare included baked beans and a couple odd items like yucca with verde sauce. Steak here is different too. I suspect the cows work out daily and have never seen an ear of corn. Totally lean meat, cooked well-done, but highly seasoned and quite tasty.
The $10.95 price of the meal included house wine and a fabulous dessert of apple tart with ice cream, artfully drizzled carmel and a couple mint sprigs. We were served by vest wearing waiters and ate on white linen tablecloths. I mention this because I was in tennis shoes and shorts. The other patrons were likewise attired. It was amusing to see all the customers dressed so scruffy while the setting and the staff were so elegant.
The hotel entrance:
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