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Panama Yoga Retreat at The Lost and Found

Posted by hablaya | January 31st, 2012

You can find a complete calendar of trips organized for each weekend during Panama's high season by clicking here...

On your journey between Bocas del Toro and Boquete you will find The Lost and Found, one of Panama's hidden gems and the only fully functioning Eco-hostel inside Panama's Cloud Forest!

During the weekend of Saturday February 11th we'll be having a Yoga Retreat over there and we couldn't think of a better place than The Lost and Found Eco-Hostel, one of the most and best recommended experiences by every single guide book about Panama. Besides participating in numerous yoga sessions during the entire weekend, you'll have access to hours of hiking trails inside the Fortuna Forest Reserve, the opportunity to spot monkeys, sloths, and blue morpho butterflies amongst other animals in the wild, and you'll even be able to participate in a Treasure Hunt that will take you to some of Chiriqui's most stunning places.

Panama's cloud forests provide a magical setting for Yoga Retreats
Panama's cloud forests provide a magical setting for Yoga Retreats

So don't miss your daily yoga classes in Boquete and Bocas del Toro and get ready for a relaxing weekend full of yoga, adventure and natural beauty! And if you're traveling between our Spanish schools during that weekend, this Yoga Retreat gives you a great excuse to visit the Lost and Found!

Yoga Class at Habla Ya Boquete
Yoga Class at Habla Ya Boquete

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For Habla Ya Spanish students this trip will only cost $155 per person (and $175 per person for non students). As follows is the itinerary for your Yoga Retreat to The Lost and Found:

Saturday February 11th

We'll go hiking and try to spot an elusive Quetzal

  • 8 a.m. - Meet at Habla Ya and depart to The Lost and Found
  • 10:00 a.m. - Arrival and settle in
  • 10:30 a.m. - Part 1 of Wildlife and Nature Hike with Gabriel (in search of the elusive quetzal)
  • 12:30 p.m. - Lunch at Gabriel's house to meet his family and see first hand how proceeds from the tour help him build a house
  • 1:30 p.m. - Part 2 of Wildlife and Nature Hike with Gabriel
  • 4:00 p.m. - Break
  • 6:30 p.m. - Yoga Session #1: Breathing and Relaxation
  • 7:00 p.m. - Dinner
  • 8:00 p.m. - Yoga Session #2: Meditation in Motion
  • 8:30 p.m. - Night-time Safari with Gabriel


Video that gives you a good idea about what The Lost and Found is about

Sunday February 12th

The Lost and Found in Panama

  • 6:00 a.m. - Yoga Session #3: Sun Salutation
  • 7:00 a.m. - Breakfast
  • 8:00 a.m. - Treasure Hunt
  • 12:30 a.m. - Lunch
  • 2:00 p.m. - Yoga Session #4: Pain Release
  • 4:00 p.m. - Depart to David

Price includes ($155 for HY students, $175 for non students):

  • Roundtrip transportation Boquete – Lost and Found
  • Lodging at the Lost and Found (bed in dorm rooms)
  • 4 Yoga Sessions
  • All meals (2 lunches, dinner and breakfast)
  • Wildlife Hike, Night-time Safari and Treasure Hunt

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What to bring? A towel for the river, a couple of changes of cloths (appropriate for hiking and warm for the mountains), swim-wear, sun-block, mosquito repellent, passport or copy of it, camera and a desire to explore and have fun!!!

If you're looking for a Spanish school in Panama where you can also have the vacation of your lifetime, you've just found it!

Panama's cloud forests are simply amazing
Panama's cloud forests are simply amazing

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Bocas del Toro Weekend Trip Departing from Boquete, Panama

Posted by hablaya | January 19th, 2012

You can find a complete calendar of trips organized for each weekend during Panama's high season by clicking here...

For those who decide to study Spanish in Boquete's mountains, a weekend trip to the beaches of Bocas del Toro is a must. The paradisaical islands with white sand beaches lined up with idyllic coconuts and verdant palm trees are one of those places in Panama that you just can't miss to visit.

And our Spanish students in Bocas del Toro are more than welcome to join the day trips and night outings as well! Specific information will be provided on site at our Spanish school in Bocas del Toro...

Hanging out by the beach in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Hanging out by the beach in Bocas del Toro, Panama

We'll leave Boquete on Saturday morning and come back for Spanish classes by Monday afternoon. During the day we'll spend our time snorkeling turquoise clear waters with abundant marine life, tropical fishes and colorful coral... searching for dolphins, exploring the mangroves or just hanging out by a beach full of stunning starfish. And during the evenings we'll let our hair loose, party Bocas stlye and indulge our senses with scrumptious banquets at Bocas del Toro restaurants.

Weekend Trips to Bocas del Toro departing from Boquete will take place during the following dates:

  • Saturday January 28th - Monday January 30th
  • Saturday March 10th - Monday March 12th

For Habla Ya Spanish students this trip will only cost $195 per person (and $225 per person for non students).

Dolphins at Dolphin Bay in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Dolphins at Dolphin Bay in Bocas del Toro, Panama

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So, as promised, here is the itinerary for our Weekend Trips to Bocas del Toro, Panama:

Saturday

Fishes and Sea life in Bocas del Toro, Panama

  • 6 a.m. - Meet at Habla Ya and depart to Almirante
  • 9:30 a.m. - Arrive to Almirante and take boat to Isla Colón
  • 10:00 a.m. - Arrival to Isla Colón
  • 11:00 a.m. - Arrival to Hotel and Check-In
  • 12:00 p.m. - Lunch
  • 1:30 p.m. - Take Boat to Bird Island and afterwards to Boca del Drago
  • 2:30 p.m. - Arrive to Boca del Drago and Starfish Beach
  • 5:30 p.m. - Return to townk
  • 7:30 p.m. - Dinner
  • 8:30 p.m. - Walk around town and bar hopping


Lots of the video footage from the above video is from Bocas del Toro, Panama

Sunday

Waiting for lunch at restaurant in Crawl Cay, Bocas del Toro

  • 7:00 a.m. - Breakfast
  • 8:30 a.m. - Depart to Dolphin Bay by Boat
  • 9:00 a.m. - Arrival to Dolphin Bay, and observe the dolphins in their natural habitat
  • 10:00 a.m. - Depart to Zapatillas Cay
  • 12:00 p.m. - Depart to Crawl Cay
  • 3:30 p.m. - Arrive to Isla Colón and visit Qué Xopá Cocktail Bar
  • 7:00 p.m. - Dinner
  • 8:30 p.m. - Party Time!

Price includes ($195 for HY students, $225 for non students):

  • Roundtrip transportation Boquete – Almirante
  • Watertaxi to Isla Colon
  • 2 boat trips between islands where we will be able to see dolphins, starfish, white sand beaches, sea life (itinerary could change depending on weather/sea conditions)
  • Accommodation at a local hotel in Bocas del Toro for two nights with breakfast included.

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What to bring? A beach towel, a couple of changes of cloths, swim-wear, sun-block, mosquito repellent, passport or copy of it, camera and a desire to explore and have fun!!!

If you're looking for a Spanish school in Panama where you can also have the vacation of your lifetime, you've just found it!

At Starfish Beach in Bocas del Toro, Panama
At Starfish Beach in Bocas del Toro, Panama

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Soloy Indigenous Community Full Day Trip | Chiriqui, Panama

Posted by hablaya | January 17th, 2012

You can find a complete calendar of trips organized for each weekend during Panama's high season by clicking here...

One of last year's favorite trips amongst our Spanish students was the visit we made to the Ngöbe-Buglé indigenous community located in Soloy. In that visit we not only discovered the Ngöbe-Buglé way of life, but we also took part in their traditional dances, participated in a handicraft lesson and learned how to make Chácaras (Ngöbe-Buglé bags). We also had the opportunity to admire Chiriqui's lowland natural beauty at its best. You can checkout photos of last year's visit to Soloy by clicking here...

During this year's Panama high season we will visit Soloy twice:

  • Sunday January 22nd
  • Sunday March 18th

For Habla Ya Spanish students this trip will only cost $75 per person (and $95 per person for non students).

Handicraft lesson with Panamanian indigenous in Soloy, Chiriqui
Habla Ya student during handicraft lesson with Panamanian indigenous in Soloy, Chiriqui

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The itinerary for the trips to Soloy is as follows:

Saturday

Waterfall La Esperanza in Soloy, Chiriqui, Panama

  • 7 a.m. - Depart from Boquete to Soloy
  • 8:30 a.m. - Arrive at Jevay in the Soloy Indigenous Community - Introductory session
  • 10:30 a.m. - Short Hike to Waterfall and swim in its waters
  • 12:30 p.m. - Traditional Lunch
  • 1:30 p.m. - Traditional Dance Exhibition called "Danza Jegui" (join in if you like!)
  • 2:30 p.m. - Handicraft Lesson with the indigenous women: learn how to make Chácaras (traditional Ngöbe-Buglé bag) and Panamanian hats.
  • 3:30 p.m. - Depart back to Boquete

Price includes ($75 for HY students, $95 for non students):

  • Roundtrip transportation Boquete to Soloy
  • Tour Guide
  • Traditional Lunch, Dance Exhibition and Handicraft Lesson (materials as well)

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What to bring? Comfortable cloths and shoes for hiking, swim cloths, a towel, a change of cloths, sun-block, mosquito repellent, passport or copy of it, camera, extra water and a back-pack.

If you'd like to get to know the real Panama, don't miss this opportunity to visit Soloy!

Traditional Ngobe Bugle Indigenous Dance in Soloy, Chiriqui, Panama
Traditional Ngobe Bugle Indigenous Dance in Soloy, Chiriqui, Panama

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Chiriqui Gulf Islands’ Camping Trips during January – March 2012

Posted by hablaya | January 9th, 2012

You can find a complete calendar of trips organized for each weekend during Panama's high season by clicking here...

The Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park has become one of the most popular destinations for our Spanish students and it's easy to see why: pristine beaches, uninhabited tropical islands (with very few or no tourists at all), abundant wildlife (coral, fishes, dolphins, turtles, whales, crocodiles, birds...) and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors (sport fishing, sea kayaking, snorkeling, surfing or just lying in the sun). Getting some beach time during the weekend after a week of Spanish studies in Boquete's mountains is great way to mix it up!

Panama's dry season in the Pacific, from December to April, marks the best time of the year to visit the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park in terms of water clarity, visibility, and of course, sunshine! And this is why during Panama's 2012 high season we have select 4 different weekends to camp at the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park!

  • Saturday January 14th - Sunday January 15th
  • Saturday February 4th - Sunday February 5th
  • Saturday February 25th - Saturday February 26th
  • Saturday March 31st - Sunday April 1st

For Habla Ya Spanish students this trip will only cost $165 per person (and $175 per person for non students).

Every visitor falls in love with the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park
Every visitor falls in love with the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park

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The plan is to camp either at Bolaños Island or Gámez. Both islands are simply stunning. Wherever we camp you'll get to visit both because if we camp at Isla Bolaños on the next day we'll spend the morning at Gámez Island and hopefully on our way there, we'll get to see some dolphins! Isla Gámez is smaller but the water surrounding it tends to be clearer and the white sand beach is longer. Bolaños is a larger island with more opportunities to hike and explore. Both have decent snorkeling spots with plenty of coral and fish to enjoy. When visibility is good you can easily spend hours under the water... just be careful with the currents!

Spanish student with our Customer Experience Director, Swan Bozzi, in front of Isla Gámez
Spanish student with our Customer Experience Director, Swan Bozzi, in front of Isla Gámez

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So, as promised, here is the itinerary for this weekend's Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park Island Trip:

Saturday

Howler Monkey with baby at Isla Palenque in the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park in Panama

  • 7 a.m. - Depart from Boquete to Boca Chica
  • 8:30 a.m. - Arrive to Boca Chica and depart to Boca Brava for breakfast at local restaurant (short boat ride, only a couple of minutes)
  • 9:30 a.m. - Short hike to try and spot some howler monkeys
  • 10:30 a.m. - Depart towards Gámez or Bolaños Island (keep your fingers crossed for some dolphin action)
  • 11:30 a.m. - Arrival to island for some beach time and snorkeling!
  • 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
  • 2:00 p.m. - More beach time and volleyball tournament
  • 4:00 p.m. - Afternoon snack
  • 5:00 p.m. - Setup camp
  • 6:00 p.m. - Dinner time
  • 7:00 p.m. - Campfire, wine, stories and tropical island party!


Dolphins spotted during one of our trips to the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park

Sunday

Volleyball session in the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park

  • 7:30 a.m. - Breakfast
  • 8:00 a.m. - More beach time
  • 10:00 a.m. - Depart to next island for more snorkeling, beach time and another chance to spot dolphins
  • 11:00 a.m. - Snacks, fruit and cold drinks. More beach time.
  • 1:00 p.m. - Depart back to main land
  • 1:450 p.m. - Lunch at Boca Chica (fresh fish or upgrade to lobster for $5 more!)
  • 3:00 p.m. - Head back to Boquete
  • 5:00 p.m. - Arrival to Boquete

Price includes ($165 for HY students, $175 for non students):

  • Roundtrip transportation Boquete to Boca Chica and all of the boat trips (to Isla Boca Brava, Bolaños and Gámez)
  • Meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner), snacks, cold beer, soft drinks and fruit
  • Comfortable Camping gear: tent, sleeping bag, mat, flashlight, first aid kit, tarp

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What to bring? A towel, a couple of changes of cloth, swim-wear, sun-block, mosquito repellent, passport or copy of it, camera, extra water and a back-pack.

If you're in Panama at the moment, join us and don't miss it! The Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park is the highlight of many visitors' Panama vacation.

Couple at Bolaños Island in the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park
Couple at Bolaños Island in the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park

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Panama’s High Season Weekend Trips departing from Boquete & Bocas del Toro

Posted by hablaya | January 9th, 2012

Looking for where to learn Spanish in Latin America? Panama is one of the hottest travel destinations for 2012!

Bocas del Toro, in Panama's Caribbean, is one of Panama's most exciting destinations
Bocas del Toro, in Panama's Caribbean, is one of Panama's most exciting destinations

If you choose Habla Ya Spanish Schools in Bocas del Toro and Boquete, Panama: you'll not only learn Spanish but we'll also take you all over the country too!

Have a blast after class: learn Spanish from Monday to Friday and discover Panama during the weekend!

During Panama's 2012 High Season (January - March) we will be offering the following trips to different parts of Panama departing from our Spanish schools in Boquete and Bocas del Toro!

Trips departing from Boquete, Panama

  • Saturday January 14th - Sunday January 15th: Chiriqui Gulf Camping Trip, $175 non students, $165 for HY students
  • Sunday January 22nd: Soloy Indigenous Community Full Day Trip, $95 non students, $75 for HY students (on Saturday January 21st we will stay in Boquete celebrating the last weekend of the 2012 Boquete Flower and Coffee Festival, one of Panama's most important and largest fairs)
  • Saturday January 28th - Monday January 30th: Bocas del Toro Weekend Trip, $225 non students, $195 for HY students
  • Saturday February 4th - Sunday February 5th: Chiriqui Gulf Camping Trip, $175 non students, $165 for HY students
  • Saturday February 11th - Sunday February 12th: Yoga Retreat at The Lost & Found, price info coming soon
  • Saturday February 18th - Tuesday February 21st: Trip to Pedasí, in the Azuero Península for Panama's Carnivals, during these 4 days, the mother of all of Panama's parties take place, price info coming soon
  • Saturday February 25th - Sunday February 26th: Chiriqui Gulf Camping Trip, $175 non students, $165 for HY students
  • Saturday March 3rd - Sunday March 4th: La Amistad International Park Camping Trip, $195 non students, $175 for HY students
  • Saturday March 10th - Monday March 12th: Bocas del Toro Weekend Trip, $195 non students, $175 for HY students
  • Saturday March 17th - Sunday March 18th: Volcán Barú Camping Trip, $175 non students, $125 for HY students
  • Sunday March 18th: Soloy Indigenous Community Full Day Trip, $95 non students, $75 for HY students
  • Saturday March 24th - Sunday March 25th: Chorcha Monkey Reserve Camping Trip, $175 non students, $165 for HY students
  • Saturday March 31st - Sunday April 1st: Chiriqui Gulf Camping Trip, $175 non students, $165 for HY students

Trips departing from Bocas del Toro, Panama

  • Saturday January 21st - Monday January 23rd: Boquete Flower & Coffee Festival and Soloy Indigenous Community Full Day Trip, $225 for non students, $195 for students
  • Saturday January 28th - Monday January 30th: Bocas del Toro Weekend Trip, $75 non students, $50 for HY students
  • Saturday February 4th - Sunday February 5th: Bastimentos Weekend Trip, pricing info coming soon
  • Saturday February 11th - Sunday February 12th: Bluff Beach Camping Trip, pricing info coming soon
  • Saturday February 11th - Sunday February 12th: Yoga Retreat at The Lost & Found, price info coming soon
  • Saturday February 18th - Tuesday February 21st: Trip to Pedasí, in the Azuero Península for Panama's Carnivals, during these 4 days, the mother of all of Panama's parties take place, price info coming soon
  • Saturday February 25th - Sunday February 26th: Boca del Drago Weekend Trip, pricing info coming soon
  • Saturday March 3rd - Sunday March 4th: San San Pond Sak Wetlands Weekend Trip, pricing info coming soon
  • Saturday March 10th - Monday March 12th: Bocas del Toro Weekend Trip, $75 for non students, $50 for students
  • Saturday March 17th - Sunday March 18th: Bastimentos Weekend Trip, pricing info coming soon
  • Saturday March 24th - Sunday March 25th: Salt Creek & Bahía Honda Weekend Trip, pricing info coming soon

Specific itineraries and details about what is included in each trip will be published during the following weeks.

We've made sure to include mountains, rivers, beach, culture and ecotourism... something for everybody to enjoy. So if you want to learn Spanish and discover Panama, what are you waiting for to Sign Up & Register?

You can find more information about our lodging options and Spanish courses by exploring our website.

So what do you think? Are you ready for an intense vacation of Spanish learning and Panama exploration? Feel free to leave a comment!

Habla Ya Spanish students at Isla Parida, Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park
Habla Ya Spanish students at Isla Parida, Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park

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