Lost and Found Hostel

Stayed here for 3 night.

Great staff, great food (especially the pancakes) and I really liked that all the water on site is filtered, so you can fill your bottle from any tap.

very nice and cozy hostel in the middle of the rain forest. the view is beautiful and there is a variety of activities to do. if you like hiking even better! however, it is also nice to just stay at the hostel and relax. the rooms are clean and they have hot showers and a nice bar + lovely people.

Incredible place, incredible people. Great vegan food, and wonderful services available like cold beer, snacks, laundry or even a fresh towel at super reasonable prices. An absolute must when visiting Panama. I couldn’t say enough great things about it so I’ll leave it at that.

Great hostel with an amazing view. You can relax in a hammock during the day or explore one of the many hiking trails in the nature reserve which surrounds the hostel. At night there is a bar where you can have drinks and play beer pong, jenga or foosball. There is a communal guest kitchen as well as a small supermarket within walking distance, which means that you can cook for yourself. You also have the option to eat the cooked meals from the hostel. There are a variety of affordable, healthy vegan options available. Definitely worth a visit!

A nice remote jungle mountain escape between Bocas del Toro and David. Favian and all the volunteer staff were very helpful and fun to hang with. You can tell that someone put a lot of love and effort into building the place.

What an amazing place !
I stayed at Lost and found for 3 nights last week and it was the highlight of my trip. The location and the view is stunning, you can enjoy fascinating wildlife around (even relaxing in a hamac while monkeys come picking oranges in the trees) and there are nice hike/treasure hunt around.
I was totally charmed by Andrew (I am already missing our great sparkled conversations), his very sweet girlfriend and their adorable dog Leyla.
I loved everything, common areas are great, the room was nice, food always good (big portions at a very reasonable price), basic kitchen was convenient to prepare some quick snacks, it's clean (as clean as it is possible to be in the jungle of course) and the hot showers are just are like chocolate for your soul.
You just have to go there ! Ask Andrew anything he has so much to share.
As for reaching that paradise, it's really not as complicated as it could sound. Everyone in Panama knows the place, so the Changuignola-David minibus driver will drop you there without problem, it's at km42 (it's well indicated and there's a local restaurant (vista hermosa) with bathroom on the side. From there you walk up about 10mn (it's safe, well indicated, and totally doable even with a backpack), and there you go ! Enjoy :)

We stayed here in Sept. 2010 while doing a birding big year. I was just going through old photos. I'm glad to see you've survived all that has happened in the past 13 years. Many great memories!

Highly recommend a stay at Lost & Found! The surroundings are stunning, it's super chilled, it's peaceful and quiet, the food is good, the showers are amazing (no joke, the best (heat & power) I've had in Central America the last 3 months), and the owner is super nice.

Spend your days lounging around the many hammocks with a view, or go exploring.

The food: We read numerous reviews about meal portions being small, so we came prepared with cups of noodle soup and snacks. I eat alot but was always full after a meal, so we never even touched our soups. We did eat snacks in the room late at night but that wasn't from not being full from meals. All meals were between $5.50-$6.50. They clearly make an effort to balance quality, quantity and cost for backpackers. I've shared some photos of the food to help give an idea.

The walk from the road: We are slow and unfit walkers and it took us 25-30 mins up with our big backpacks. Without backpacks, it took us 10 mins.

The walks: The hostel has a list of recommendations with all the info you need. Some start from the hostel itself, while others involve a short bus ride. I recommend the 4 waterfalls hike, the river canyon and the view point above the hostel.

The bugs: Yes, a few bugs and mosquitoes but you're in the bush!

Hot tip: If you're getting a private double room, request the room called 'Ocelot' (in the photos, it has an ocelot painted on the wall). It has an amazing view and a hammock right outside the door. You're welcome!

Definitely worth a visit, and easy to do on your way between Bocas and Boquete (or Bocas and anywhere 😅).

Amazing hostel with a great vibe and an incredible view + location. Would definitely recommend this hostel, it's an unique experience. The breakfast is delicious and the activities and hike are fun!

Loved my stay here! A beautiful view and many great activities. The vegan dinners are also a big highlight.

I stayed here an extra 24hrs as it was so peaceful and nice! I was dropped off along the main road, where there is an easy 15minutes hike to the rainforest paradise of Lost and Found. I'd reserved a double room, which was comfortable, and fabulous views! There are toilets and good hot showers dotted around the hostel so there is always one close. I was there during rainy season, when you can still do the local hikes no problem, but in high season they offer others tours aswell, so you have plenty to do! Breakfast is served until 10.30, they are huge portions for only a few dollars! The lunch and dinner are also really good value, and saves you transporting all your food to cook in their kitchen. I'm not a vegetarian but all the (vegan) food here is absolutely delicious and really filling.... I have preconceived ideas about eating vegan, but had they not told me, I wouldn't have noticed, as Carla does the most amazing food for all those who have signed up for dinner! Well done! It would be so complicated to transport, organise and cook meat for an unknown amount of people, so you can completely understand their reasoning on this matter. On my extra day I spent most of my time between the hammock, and photographing the wildlife and amazing flowers. My stay here was one of the highlights of Panama, it is a fabulous place to unwind and relax!

I had a wonderful stay at the Lost & Found. The views are absolutely stunning and all the guests and employees were super nice. Rooms and bathrooms were very clean and tidy and the food was great. Overall I have no complaints about my stay! You simply can't go to Panama without going to the Lost & Found.

I loved this place so much. Started my Central america Travel here. I could not have picked a more suited starting location.
The view is fantastic. Very nice hikes all around the hostel. Several sights within a walking distance.
The staff and volunteers are just lovable. They really make you feel at home. They organized several party events, such as quiz nights or beer pong tournament.

It's a perfect mix between a party hostel and a quiet eco retreat, where you can both party and enjoy nature to the fullest.
I would recommend everyone to come stay here.

Really awesome stay. The location is remote with stunning views and there is hiking and waterfalls in the areas. The hostel provides a lot of information about the wildlife and nearby activities which is extremely helpful

My stay at the Lost and Found Hostel has been nothing short of amazing. The longer you stay, the more it really grows on you. The staff was welcoming, the views are incredible, the meals relatively cheap and incredibly filling (dinner's my favorite). It is a bit of a hike from the road up to the hostel, but it's well worth it for the view at the main level. When the clouds clear you can see from the volcano all the way to Costa Rica. The best part in my opinion is all the wildlife... monkeys, hummingbirds, cacomistles and butterflies to name a few! There's plenty to do in the area to keep you busy when you're feeling adventurous, but it's a great place to just unplug and relax, as well as socializing with all the other travelers. This is a great place to spend a few days as you travel through Panama, this hostel really has it all. I definitely would reconsider staying here of you're not interested in immersing yourself in nature, wildlife, exploring, hiking or staying in the jungle.

One of my favorite spots in Panama! It has amazing trails for hiking right outside and several fantastic spots to see a short bus ride away. Good food, and an awesome view. Lots of interesting and fun people staying here too.
It is in the jungle, so if you're expecting a fancy, clean atmosphere it isn't that. But if you want an amazing and refreshing experience it is definitely the place to stay

This place truly is the best hostel in Panama!! With a hike up into the lush jungle mountains where the property is located, it feels off the beaten track, which I’ve found hard to find in Central America on the whole. Family dinners every night allow you connect with guests and volunteers easily, and the sunset each night is breathtaking. Wonderful attentive staff and volunteers, who often organise events like beer pong competitions and quiz nights. Overall great place to come and enjoy nature and reflect on this wonderful world🌏💫

You just simply can’t spend enough time here. The perfect place to connect with all the rainforest has to offer and to meet likeminded individuals who share the same appreciation for wilderness adventures.

My stay at the Lost & Found hostel was absolutely amazing! The hike up is about 15 minutes but then you are welcomed by a fantastic view and cold drinks at the top. The food was delicious and costs only $5 per meal. The staff were extremely welcoming and the volunteers made the stay fun by organizing events and drinking games for everyone. I would definitely recommend Lost & Found to anyone travelling in Panama, a must see!

The hostel is absolutely amazing with an unbelievable view of the mountains and the volcano. Hummingbirds, monkeys and a bunch of other exotic animals everywhere. They have really great tours such as a horse tour with the most beautiful view I’ve ever seen, as well as a really interesting coffee tour. The hostel is surrounded by hiking trails and there is a really nice canyon just 20 min by bus away filled with locals. A great place to relax and enjoy the nature or head up to the bar at night for a really good time filled with all sorts of games!!! Really recommend this place!!