It's like home far away from home, sleeping in the tent was great, Carlos is an amazing person who knows a lot and will give you the best experience as possible

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful setting with lovely views. The place is spotlessly clean and very comfortable, but the best thing about Agartha is the host, Carlos, who couldn't be more welcoming and helpful. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

Stayed in April 2025

Enjoyed my stay at this hostel carlos is a very helpfull host and went above and beyond to help with anything i asked about, there are lots of diferent game consoles ranging from a retro n64 to a ps4 which i enjoyed playing, its very easy to get too and from the hostel there is a public bus that runs around every 30mins and costed 75 cent when i was there, everything else was good aswell beds, clean, kitchen, warm showers ect.... would recomend

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing all great

Peaceful morning, fantastic location for nearby trails, friendly hosts, family feel, great kitchen to cook, great scenery nearby, tent was very comfy

Stayed in March 2025

The owner of the hostel is so helpful. It is a family atmosphere there, so you can easily get in touch with other travellers.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing to complain about

I had such a wonderful experience staying at this hostel! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how clean and well-organized everything was. The rooms were spotless, the common areas were tidy, and it was clear that the staff took great pride in maintaining the space. Speaking of the staff, they were absolutely amazing—so friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with any questions or recommendations. The location was perfect too—quiet, peaceful, and away from the hustle and bustle, yet still close enough to everything I needed. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay, and I will definitely be back next time! Highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable stay.

Stayed in March 2025

Host is wonderful. The place is very cool. With good people

Stayed in January 2025

We had a fantastic stay at the Agartha Mountain Retreat with Carlos and Mavel! The facility is set up so that guests have a chance to really interact and share experiences. Carlos is very helpful and brings a warmth and sense of community to everyone that stays there. He also has a fantastic vinyl selection! Mavel is very kind and takes care to make sure that everyone has what they need. The retreat is on the mountainside so the views of the surrounding area are stunning. It is easily reached by the local bus which passes by at least every 30 minutes and costs 75 cents to get to and from the town.

Stayed in January 2025

The location is a little far from town albeit only 3.3km so nothing for the strong 19 - 38 year old back packer, traveler. My tent accommodation albeit "exceptional and fun" at the same time was a little expensive in comparison to other opinions the previous day. Although in the defense of Agatha mountain retreat there wasn't nothing available. Disclaimer: This is travel and we ALL adjust to the situation in hand . So the secret, the way to mitigate spending more cash is simple - Book in advance 😁👌🏼

I booked the tent for one night and it was extremely clean and cozy at the same time. - Listening to the rain sent me to sleep in no time ... However it was raining heavily when I arrived and NOT one taxi would pick me up "The white Gringo" however, the owner was kind enough to send a friend/taxi etc to collect - WoW! How great is that ? Everything is accessible and clean in so many ways you actually think you're at home. I will 100.1% come back ⭐⭐⭐⭐👌🏼

Stayed in January 2025

Quiet and out of town. Easy to get around while still being in a beautiful quiet location.

Stayed in December 2024

Quite a few barking dogs in the whole of Panama.

Great location, a genuine refreat in the (small) mountains, with a view on the Baru volcano on clear days. Extremely helping staff.

Stayed in December 2024

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Quiet, clean & cosy place. Hot showers and great kitchen and staff. A lot of couches to chill after long walks.

Stayed in May 2024

There were only two rainbows while we were there, I was hoping for a third :P

I absolutely love returning to this hostel! The location is so tranquil, beautiful settings, and accessibility to great nature excursions. Carlos and the staff are so very gracious and accommodating, it feels like a home away from home. I always stay in the giant tents and love that they have real and comfy mattresses to sleep on. Highly recommend this mountain sanctuary!!

Stayed in June 2024

Carlos is the best, such a nice guy and always willing to help out. I loved the movie nights with other guests and Carlos. The hike to El Pianista is close by (walking) and a bus to town (or other hiking spots, waterfalls etc) stops frequently close by. You will wake up in the middle of nature with singing birds, I loved this place.

Stayed in March 2024

It felt like there were too many people for the space - one night the dorms were full, all the tents were full and there were two additional tents. This meant that there were about 24 people for just two toilets / showers and a small kitchen. Bathroom could be cleaner but that was probably due to the amount of people staying.

The tent was very comfortable and a good size, there were proper mattresses and pillows and we were under the porch so we stayed dry. Carlos is a great host, always available for help and advice and not afraid to deal with any problems that arise.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Agartha was one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at! The hosts, Carlos and Marbel, are incredibly kind and welcoming. The first night that I arrived Carlos immediately invited me to come to the local fair with him and the rest of the hostel, making me feel included in everything and making it super easy to make friends right away. It was clear that he really cared about the guests' experiences, always helping arrange tours or shuttles for us when needed and asking about how we're doing. The house and yard is always super clean (thanks to Marbel) and it felt more like staying inside a family member's house than a hostel. The camping was great and the tents are spacious and private with very comfortable beds. The views from the hostel are also really beautiful. I would definitely come back here just for the environment and the people at this hostel alone.

Stayed in January 2024

Beautiful setting, nice cool weather. The host is great, and eager to make sure everyone is comfortable. The kitchen is easy to use, the two shared rooms are a nice size, with good space between beds. The beds are soft, sheets are clean, and the shower is hot. The patio is very inviting, with super comfortable chairs and couches to sit out on and watch the sun go down.

Stayed in January 2024

Everything at the hostel was great. Friendly and welcoming staff who were always happy to help and provide information about things to do in the area. The hostel was clean and our tent was very comfortable. We had a great time at the Agartha hostel and even extended our stay there. 10/10 !

Stayed in January 2024

The showers had some issues, though they were fixing this.

Both Carlos and Mavel were super nice, friendly and helpful. The place is a little out of town, though I actually liked it, since it's close to the start of several hikes, such as the El Pianista.

Stayed in January 2024

Felt like arriving at a friends’ house. Carlos is the nicest guy ever and the facilities had everything you need, easy to get in and out of town and to the trailheads

Stayed in September 2023

There was no sign outside, so it was a little hard to find.

The staff were extremely friendly! Additionally, the property was beautiful and clean, with a wonderful view of the mountains.

Stayed in September 2023

Everything

Stayed in May 2023

The hostel is a brisk 30 minutes walk from downtown Boquete which I was aware of. There is a bus that drops you off right on road outside. A taxi to the hostel cost me 4 dollars from the bus stop, I only needed to pay this once as was able to walk this distance once I knew where to go.

The terrace is nestled beneath some large eucalyptus trees and gives off a beautiful scent especially in the evening. I spotted several hummingbirds feeding off plants in the garden. The hostel is located at the end of a road making it a very tranquil place to relax. There are hot showers which are great for after going on hikes on nearby trails. Amir and Mabel are very kind, helpful and knowledgable about Boquete. I’m glad I decided to stay here as opposed to one in town. I will be back to visit next time I find myself in Panama.

Stayed in July 2023

Feels like a cosy homestay, we were basically the only guests during low season for 5 nights and were made to feel extremely welcome the entire time. It's out of town but I'd argue that's a good thing (close to pianista and piedra lino trails) as boquete town can sometimes feel like forested Florida (retired Americans everywhere). Kitchen is well stocked and shower is great.

Stayed in June 2023