Recently, Panamanian "News" introduced four unique homestays in Panama, "these charming homestays open a door to the fantasy world for tourists."
"Torre del artista" B&B. PanamaNian Newspaper
Fantastic architecture without walls – "The Artist's Tower"
On the sea near the island of Isla Colón (Bocas del Toro) in Panama's Bocas del Toro province, there is a fantastic building with "no walls". Called the "Torre del Artista", it was designed by Filiberto Bonaventura, an Italian artist living in Panama, and has 4 floors for 5 visitors. Because Bonaventura's father worked as a diplomat in countries such as China, the room was filled with artworks from the East.
According to reports, tourists must take a dinghy from the shore to reach the homestay. "The Artist's Tower" is "built" from a variety of materials and is a veritable "wallless" building with only brackets and a huge ceiling. A small elevator is installed in the middle of it, which makes it easy for guests to go up and down the stairs. The staircase inside the tower allows visitors to climb to the top of the building and look out over the rolling hills and the vast Caribbean Sea.
"Barrel type" homestay. PanamaNian Newspaper
Dreams in cement pipes – "barrel-shaped" homestays in Chiriqui Province
In the misty mountains of Panama's western province of Chiriquí, there are 60 "barrel-shaped" B&Bs that resemble cement pipes. These homestays are made of recycled concrete and can accommodate 2 people in each room. Based on the design concept of "upcycling", the owner of the homestay moved the old furniture originally used for outdoor space to the interior, truly achieving "the best use of everything".
"Hobbit" Homestay. PanamaNian Newspaper
A realistic version of the "Hobbit" homestay - Bambuda Castle
Bambuda Castle, the only castle in Central America where visitors can stay, is located in the mountains near Boquete in Panama's Chiriqui province. Originally built by a Swiss couple, the 4-storey building was later taken over by their Canadian friends and eventually converted into a homestay.
In addition to the castle itself for tourists to stay, its periphery is also modeled after the house where the "hobbits" lived in the "Lord of the Rings" movie, recreating a series of "cave homestays". Here, visitors can "traverse" to the magnificent and magical "Middle-earth" continent.
Villa Caprichosa. PanamaNian Newspaper
Experience French and Italian style in Panama - Villa Capri Josa
Villa Caprichosa is located on the isla de Taboga island near Panama City, Panama's capital. Set on 3 floors, this homestay has 5 suites that can accommodate up to 16 guests. Featuring a fusion of French, Italian and Panamanian local features, its architecture features private pools, Romanesque arches, hand-painted frescoes and massive terraces. As soon as you open the door, visitors can enjoy the stunning views of Panama.com. Margot Robbie, a well-known actor who played the "clown girl" in the movie "Suicide Squad", stayed at this homestay.
The homestay's designer and owner is diane Burn. After her journey around the world, she decided to settle in Panama. According to reports, the design of this homestay is inspired by a whim, and its name "Villa Caprichosa" also means "a woman who always moves with her heart".