La Qhia Eco Retreat

I was in town looking for waterfall hikes. La Qhia has an excellent vibe, the staff is extremely helpful and the location is easily walkable from town. The restaurant is laid back and the food was very good.8

Stayed here for 3 days last February I love it. Very nice hostel in the middle of the beautiful Santa Fe. The staff was really friendly also the dog and the cat lol.
It would be nice if the had a TV in the rooms.full recommended 👌

The property is beautiful, and the staff was very kind. They have done some really helpful work creating a guide for hiking trails and things to do in the area. Without a car you can still see some really beautiful waterfalls and mountains, if you are down to walk. Would definitely recommend a 3-4 day trip if you’re looking for some time in nature.
Speaking of the nature, it can be a little loud! Cicadas, dogs, roosters, etc… So maybe bring earplugs for sleep.
I might suggest a small fridge for guests, and access to a coffee maker! The restaurant is nice, but open only 7-9am for breakfast & 5-950 for food & drinks. You really can’t find a cup of coffee in town and NO food after 8pm anywhere.
I think as a foreigner, Santa Fe is a hidden gem— you can experience “real Panamá” here.

Very clean and comfy apartment. The stay there is an expereince in itself. They also rent bicycles and e-bikes. I loved their hammocks around the property. There is a lot of morning noise from the nearby roosters.

Great spot with spacious rooms. We booked 3 nights here and ended up staying for 6. The owners are really nice and the staff are fantastic.
The yoga studio is a nice addition to stretch out after a long day of hiking. The rooms weren't all finished when we visited but we got to chat with the owners about their vision and it sounds like it's gonna be amazing.

The restaurant is a breath of fresh air with some items that are different from the arroz con pollo that everyone else in town serves.

Our only critique is our hot shower had one hot setting and it was scalding hot. If you tried to turn it down it went to cold so we were balancing between super hot and cold showers.

That said, this place is in a beautiful location close to town and accessible to many hikes and waterfalls. We appreciate the hospitality and look forward to returning one day!

It is a great place to stay. The rooms for 3 are reasonably priced but the dorm is to much. Better deal at other places. That said a relaxing place with a great location. Sounds like once they open the restaurant they are closing the community kitchen. Value will drop greatly but understand it from the business reason. Probably will stay else where when that happens.

Great place with really nice rooms. We came with a plan to only stay one night, but ended up with three. Santa Fe has so much to offer and we could well see ourselves staying here for weeks without getting bored. The restaurant was very nice, and the staff was super friendly. Would visit again, no doubt.

We enjoyed our stay. Santa Fé has much to offer for nature lovers. The hostel is clean, very friendly staff and good food. I can definitely recommend it.

The restaurant was excellent and everyone was very friendly.

Stayed here for 8 days last January. Beautiful little town, and this hostel was one of the best I've ever stayed in. The owner is wonderful and so very helpful with hiking trails, buses, things to do. The shared kitchen was outside and very user-friendly. The rooms were clean - I spent the first night in a semi-private room. The dorms were all bunks, but still very comfortable. And the common areas were clean, with spectacular views. I highly recommend a trip to this area, with a stay at this hostel.

Absolutely gorgeous grounds! Rooms were very clean, and the staff super friendly! Definitely will be going back!

We loved our stay at La Qhia, a great accommodation with a beautiful garden and hammocks to chill in. Enjoyed the free and delicious coffee in the morning, that provided the much needed caffeine fix for our hikes. Rey even helped us organizing a night hike with a guide, that was awesome! Thanks so much for a great adventure!

Nice place to chill out had a great time

Fabulous place, here everything is very "tranqulo", quiet. The weather is more fresh than the hellish David / Santiago and the nature is great. The Hostel Itself is very very cozy with wood walls and a great cure for the detail.
Al the travellers here have nice story to tell and it's good to chill out on the hammocks.

This is a quiet and charming place in the mountains of Veraguas in a town called Santa Fé.
If you are looking for a place away from crowd and surrounded by nature, here is where you have to go. There are different areas of hiking with beautiful views and magical waterfalls.
The weather is perfect all year long, between 15 to 20C / 59-68F.
Stephanie, the owner and her staff are wonderful people.

We visited the bar and we had a very good time

Lovely place to stay! Has all the Information you will need!

Very quaint! Lovely and much better than you'd expect from the term 'hostel'

Beautiful place, you feel like home

A beautiful place with lots of nature.