"Excellent stay — I loved the apartment, amenities, and facilities. We will definitely be back. Outstanding host, highly recommended."
Caribbean
María Chiquita
Caribbean paradise with calm beaches and tropical jungle
On-site / 1.5 h from Panama City
María Chiquita is a coastal community in Colón Province, famous for its turquoise bay and the legendary red crab festival. It is home to Playa Escondida Resort & Marina, a private gated complex reached via a mountain road — a Caribbean retreat just 1.5 hours from Panama City. The neighborhood blends uncrowded coastline with tropical rainforest as your immediate neighbor: coral reefs for snorkeling, mangroves, tropical birds, and coastal towns serving fresh seafood and Afro-Caribbean culture. Portobelo's UNESCO forts, Colón, and the San Blas Islands are a short drive away.
Playa Escondida Resort & Marina
Turquoise bay waters
Snorkeling & coral reefs
Afro-Caribbean culture & fresh seafood
What our guests say
"Impressive — every detail worth it, all high level."
"Everything was amazing. The house was amazing. Juan Carlos and his partner were always attentive and willing to help. The house is fully equipped with everything you need. Maybe I would add a few more blankets for the cold, but everything else was spectacular! Thank you both for making this a great weekend — I'll definitely go back!"
"Great experience. Excellent location. Juan Carlos is super attentive and available for any questions."
"A very nice apartment! Highly recommended for large groups."
"The apartment matches all the descriptions in the listing. Very spacious, tidy, clean, and with all the amenities. The team was very friendly and responded quickly. The place is definitely worth it."
"Everything was great; they were very attentive to everything. We were all very pleased with the accommodation. Thank you for hosting us."
"Excellent stay as always — it is always a great experience to come, even more so with Juan Carlos's service."
"Excellent place in the best area of Playa Escondida! Everything you need for a large family or group of friends, with spacious and comfortable rooms and a lot of security. We love Playa Escondida and this time the accommodation exceeded our expectations — the apartment is super equipped, all new appliances and very comfortable."
"Very grateful to the hosts. All communication was seamless. Excellent property and well equipped for large family groups."
"Excellent accommodation and very good communication with the hosts."
"Juan Carlos and his team were very responsive to our every need. The apartment is in pristine condition, with brand new high-quality appliances. There is lots of room for everyone, and each bedroom has an in-suite bathroom. Bath/beach towels, cooking supplies, TVs, linens, and incredible views are all notable features. Playa Escondida resort is very relaxing, well managed, and a great place to escape the city."
"Everything was beautiful, the apartment was practically new, everything was neat and super comfortable. 100% recommended."
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