TRANSPORTATION

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You will need a 4x4 high clearance vehicle to make it up to MTCF (no exceptions)! We can arrange a 4x4 transportation service for you to and from the closest airport (David). Please see further details below:

 

• How much does private 4x4 transportation cost? (rates are per trip not per person)

  • Volcan > Mount Totumas $60 / Travel time is 1 hour 

  • David > Mount Totumas $100 / Travel time is 2 hours

  • Mount Totumas > Boquete $100 / Travel time is 2 hours.
     

• How do I reserve private 4x4 transportation  to and from MTCF?            

  • Via Whatsapp +507 69 63 50 69 

 

• Which high clearance 4x4 can make it up the public 4x4 road.

  • Toyota Prado, Fortuner, Hilux, Nissan Frontier, Suzuki Jimmy

  • Not recommended: AWD Toyota Rav 4 as well as Hyundai and Kia models are too low clearance.

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DIRECTIONS

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Driving directions from Volcan

A 4WD vehicle is required to visit Mount Totumas Cloud Forest. Set your odometer to zero at Banco Nacional in Volcan. Take the paved road to Rio Sereno for approx. 9.8km to a pass called Silla Pando. You will round a curve and notice on your right a turn off that starts as paved for about 20 feet and then terminates as a 4x4 track.  This turn off is before the small bus stop. This is the beginning of the 4WD road up to Mount Totumas.  Set your odometer again to zero and continue slowly up the road. At around km 5 you will see a sign Los Pozos and Mount Totumas. Continue straight on the road for about 2km when you drive across the first stream. Continue up to an open area with rustic cabins. You will see on your left a small road leading up with a sign for Mount Totumas. Follow this and when you cross the 2nd stream you're on our reserve. From here it is an additional 2km- then your here
 

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Traveling to Mount Totumas from Panama City

 

There are two airlines that offer domestic flight service from Panama City to David (closest airport to MTCF).  Copa Airlines has two flights a day and they leave from the International Airport at Tocumen. Air Panama also has two flights a day and they leave from the domestic airport in Albrook close to the center of the city. Both airlines charge about the same and there is no savings in getting a round trip flight.
 

If you are planning on staying a couple days in Panama City before heading to David then the best choice is to fly with Air Panama from Albrook domestic airport.  If you are arriving on an international flight and want to come directly to David then choose Copa Airlines as you can often connect on your arrival day to a flight to David   If your international flight arrives in the evening there are two hotels that are 3 minutes from Tocumen that offer free shuttles,  Riande Hotel and Crown Plaza Tocumen.  You can catch the first flight to David the following morning.
 

Once again consider either airline when returning from David to Panama City.  If you are connecting to an international flight then choose Copa Airlines.  If you are planning to stay a night or two in Panama City before departing Panama then choose Air Panama.

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COMMUNICATION

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• Phone service is poor due to our remote location. However we have high speed internet so the best way to communicate with us is through Whatsapp at +507 69 63 50 69

FOOD/ MEALS

 

We do not have an a la carte menu at Mount Totumas.  We do fixed meals daily and you only need to let us know of any dietary restrictions or preferences.

 

• Breakfast everyday is at 7am. A typical breakfast consists of options such as eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit & pastries. Lunch (12:00pm) & Dinner (7pm) is a set menu (often 2 choices) with protein or vegetarian friendly options.

 

• How much do breakfast, lunch & dinner cost?

  • Breakfast included in room rate (except private Cabin).
    Lunches are $12-15
    Dinners are $24-$28 
     

• Do we have the option to cook our own meals? 

  • There is a shared kitchen in the Coffee House and you are welcome to prepare any of your own meals there. 

 

• Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

  •  Yes, we always have vegetarian options available. If you are gluten free or vegan or observe Halal or Kosher please let us know in advance.  

 

GUIDING

 

You can explore the trails at MTCF on your own or with one of our expert certified guides.

 

• Do I need to reserve guiding in advance? 

  • You can arrange guiding when you arrive. 

 

• What do your guides specialize in?   

  • Guides are specialized in birdwatching and all fauna categories with good knowledge of the ecology of the local cloud forest. 
     

• Do your guides speak english? 

  •  Yes
     

• Guiding Fees: 

  • $60 Half day / $90 Full day
     

ACCOMODATIONS & OTHER DETAILS

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• Do you take walk ins?

  • No. Our remote location and limited availability requires a reservation. Thank you!
     

• Does MTCF provide laundry service? 

  • Yes for a small fee
     

• What type of Payment does MTCF take?

  • Visa & Master credit card or cash 
     

• Do you allow pets?

  • Unfortunately no pets are allowed at Mount Totumas with no exceptions. 
     

SUGGESTED ATTIRE 

 

• What is the weather like at Mount Totumas? 

  • Cool mornings down to 12 degree C  (53 F) Mid day temperature around 28C (82F) 

 

• Do I need hiking boots?

  • Good walking shoes are fine during the dry season (Jan - May)
    During our wet season (June - Dec) hiking boots or rubber boots are recommended.

 

• What type of bugs / pests are at Mount Totumas?

  • No disease carrying insects.  Dry season chiggers are present.  Insect repellent available to spray on outer garments.