Reviews of Jungle Paunch

This is such a special place, one of the most amazing places I've ever stayed. Highly recommend! It's like staying in a treehouse, with the jungle all around. So relaxing. Kitchen was great, and I really loved the shower with the open window looking out through the trees. Owners are super lovely and have worked really hard to make sure the place fits in with its environment. I hope to stay again sometime in the future!

Wifi was a little iffy sometimes and lots of bats on the ceiling above the balcony, but these were super minor. Amazing place!

We had a fun experience in the jungle. Jane was so accommodating, the perfect hosts. The monkeys howling in the morning, the sloth traveling down the vine 6 feet away from us on our porch, the coolest ! A bit damp and buggy but that's the jungle. Jane and Maxi had a dream and made it come true. If you want a truly unique experience you need to stay at Jungle Paunch

Wood cabins inside jungle. Howler monkey chorus, beautiful birds. Beautiful walks to empty white sand beaches, Surfer bars and restaurants nearby. Maxi and Jane v.helpful.

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Maxxi and Jane were such great hosts. Jungle Paunch is a fantastic place to stay, and I would absolutely come back to this place. It's right down the road from the ocean and within walking distance to a few restaurants. The howler monkeys are loud in the morning, but it's exciting to be able to stay in nature and experience it so closely. Overall, you are instantly relaxed when you arrive at Jungle Paunch.

Incredible and kind hosts, Maxi took us to the beach to show us the best places to surf and how to safely get in and out. It is a wonderful casita lodge in the middle of the jungle but 5 minutes from everywhere you need. Maxi and Jane even lent us bicycles to ride around - looking forward to staying here again

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Great jungle exerience, amazing hosts.

Very neat lodging - very well integrated into the surrounding jungle. Loved the emphasis on environmentally friendly aspects. You will be in nature here. Very helpful hosts!

Be aware that the location is quite a distance from Bocas Town. The road is only paved to Skully's, and then it is a very rough dirt road from there to the Jungle Paunch. You will be reliant on taxis here or you will need to rent e-bikes or ATVs.

It is truly in the jungle but also very close to beaches, nice restaurants and a spa. It is very simple and nature friendly. It is about 10 min taxi ride from Bocas town so it was more relaxing and quiet. There is no A/C but a simple fan was sufficient to keep us cool. You can hear ocean waves and a lot of wild life including howler monkeys. The hosts, Jane and Maxi are very friendly and easy going. Overall, it was very comfortable and there was no rush.

This is not specific to this property but they use rain water and when we got there, the area was experiencing power outage. It was brief but there is no running water during power outage. There is hot water but water pressure is on the lower side. It didn’t bother me and I think it is what to expect when you go to a tropical island. You give up the modern conveniences, but you can find true relaxation.

Beautiful jungle experience close to the beach 🏝️ you could see & hear lots of animals from your vila 🐵 🦎 🦅 Jane & Max the owners are really helpful. Free drinkable water, fruits basket. fridge with beers, coffee, cooking stuff. Comfy bed, nice semi open shower & beautiful terrace.

The rain during the night its quiet noisy because of the metal roof 🙈 you need earplugs to sleep.

My stay was absolutely fantastic! The location couldn't have been better - immersed in the heart of the jungle, but steps from the beach. Opportunity to spot monkeys and even the occasional sloth right from the treehouse-style rooms. The pristine beach was a mere minute's walk away, and there was a delightful selection of restaurants within walking distance. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and plan to return.

I have just finished my stay at Jungle Paunch and I really want to go back. Maxi is a great host, be will do everything to make you feel comfortable and help with whatever you need. Inside the cabins you will find the story of how Jungle Paunch was built and it is simply inspiring; a true eco lodge. the surroundings are magnificent and you can hear not only all the sounds of the jungle, but also the waves crashing in the sea very close by. an extraordinary experience, with regular visits from many animals! There is also a higher platform on the property that is excellent for meditating in the early morning and late afternoon! the Paunch area is very quiet, and Bluff beach - one of the owners’ passions - is well worth the visit. I couldn't recommend this place more. Thank you so much Maxi and Jane for your inspiring work!

I wouldn’t change anything.

The place itself is beautiful. You feel right in the jungle in every room of the lodge.the jungle sounds are wonderful and we spotted toucans and agoutis. It is clean and the wood is so nice to walk on. Jane was so welcoming and helpful. I wasn't well during the trip and Jane did everything she could to make me feel better.

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Very clean ,nice jungel forest ,lovely lady , everything perfect ♥️🙌

Loved our stay here! Tucked back into the jungle but 5 minute walk to the beach. This place exceeded our expectations. Simple and beautiful treehouse studios with howler monkeys in the trees around the property. So peaceful. The owners were amazing and so so kind. You can tell how much love goes into this place. If you're looking to relax, this is the spot!

We enjoyed our days at Jungle Paunch a lot. The treehouse is great, you can spend the entire day in the hammock watching the many tropical animals. It is a great experience to wake up by howler monkeys. We caught some days with a lot of wind, so swimming nearby was not easy - the beaches are rather for surfing. One day we hiked to the beautiful and perfectly calm bay la piscina. During the day there are many taxis around, so you can use those to get to Bocas town or further north instead. We found a lonely planet guidebook in the apartment, which was very helpful. The hosts are very friendly and know the area perfectly to suggest activities.

Fantastic location, in the jungle, surrounded by all of the sounds and the animals, which was amazing. You can hear the ocean from your room. Good size bathroom, comfortable bed with a welcome mosquito net. balcony areay was really nice too, with bench and hammock. Highly recommend.

I was no fan of the island itself, which has nothing to do with Jungle Paunch.

Location in the jungle but close to beach. The design of the “treehouse “. Lots of wildlife.

Didn’t want to leave

Very clean facilities, well designed and maintained cabins, good privacy, hosts are very welcoming.

We had a wonderful stay at Jungle Paunch! The accomodation in the jungle is magical with monkeys and birds in the trees and also the sound of the waves. The place is clean and equipped with everything you need. Jane and Maxi are the best hosts, they inform you of all the things to do in Bocas and are very kind people. We would highly recommend this place and hope to come back one day!

great location in the forest. the cabins are well decorated and confortable. very welcoming couple. quiet area.

Really smooth stay. You're literally in the jungle. That means sloth, monkeys and tucanos are your direct neighbours. The cabins are well made and follow a good concept. The hosts are very friendly and have a ton of information about the area. 100% recommendation

Excellent, down-to-earth stay in the jungle but close to the surf spots. Great and caring hosts that showed us around and helped us when we had questions. The place is really unique, spacious and has all that‘s needed - and not a bit more - and is super well thought through.

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