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href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/writers-retreat-panama-bocas-del-toro-island-escape\/#Where_you_would_actually_write\" >Where you would actually write<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/writers-retreat-panama-bocas-del-toro-island-escape\/#Wifi_power_and_working_remotely\" >Wifi, power and working remotely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/writers-retreat-panama-bocas-del-toro-island-escape\/#Food_coffee_and_the_daily_rhythm\" >Food, coffee and the daily rhythm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/writers-retreat-panama-bocas-del-toro-island-escape\/#Breaks_that_feed_the_writing\" >Breaks that feed the writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/writers-retreat-panama-bocas-del-toro-island-escape\/#Running_a_group_retreat\" >Running a group retreat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/writers-retreat-panama-bocas-del-toro-island-escape\/#Who_this_is_not_for\" >Who this is not for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/writers-retreat-panama-bocas-del-toro-island-escape\/#A_sample_writing_week\" >A sample writing week<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" 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Cayuco<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/writers-retreat-panama-bocas-del-toro-island-escape\/#Keep_reading\" >Keep reading<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/writers-retreat-panama-bocas-del-toro-island-escape\/#Get_our_best_travel_tips_in_your_inbox\" >Get our best travel tips in your inbox<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/writers-retreat-panama-bocas-del-toro-island-escape\/#AI-assisted_content_for_travel_brands\" >AI-assisted content for travel brands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Writers_Retreat_in_Panama_A_Quiet_Island_Escape_in_Bocas_del_Toro\"><\/span>Writers&#8217; Retreat in Panama: <em>A Quiet Island Escape in Bocas del Toro<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">A writers&#8217; escape needs quiet, a table, food you do not have to think about and a reason to put the laptop down. Here is how Casa Cayuco on Isla Bastimentos fits, and who it will and will not suit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"htf-meta-author\">\n<div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> November 2026 <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> 9 min read <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> Updated for the 2026\u20132027 season<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img-inner\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/casa-cayuco-the-guest-library-at-casa-cayuco.jpg\" alt=\"The guest library at Casa Cayuco\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<!-- HungryTravelPanama READER PERK -->\n<div class=\"htf-sale-banner\" style=\"margin:28px 0 36px;padding:22px 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#d8b970 50%,#C8A45A 100%);border-radius:10px;color:#0d2018;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(200,164,90,0.25);\">\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#0d2018;color:#C8A45A;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:4px;\">Reader perk<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 260px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\">4% off your Casa Cayuco stay<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;opacity:0.85;\">Book through <a href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#0d2018;font-weight:700;\">our link<\/a> \u2014 the code <strong style=\"font-size:18px;letter-spacing:1px;background:#0d2018;color:#C8A45A;padding:2px 10px;border-radius:3px;margin:0 4px;\">HungryTravelPanama<\/strong> is pre-filled in the promo box (type it in if you don&#8217;t see it).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\"><!-- BODY -->\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>We work with words ourselves, and the question we ask of any place to write is simple: will I get work done, and will I want to come back? Casa Cayuco lists writers&#8217; escapes among the groups it has hosted, and its library, quiet and daily rhythm suit it. We have not run a retreat there, so we describe only what the lodge publishes, and say clearly where we are guessing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\">\n<div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short answer<\/div>\n<p><strong>A writers&#8217; retreat in Panama suits a remote island lodge with quiet, included meals and high-speed wifi, and Casa Cayuco in Bocas del Toro lists writers&#8217; escapes among the groups it hosts.<\/strong> It has a guest library, a lounge, hammocks over the water and 24\/7 electricity from solar power. Book through our link and the code <strong>HungryTravelPanama<\/strong> gives you 4% off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HTF-BOOK-CTA -->\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta-text\">\n<p class=\"htf-la-eyebrow\">Our pick \u00b7 4% off with code HungryTravelPanama<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-title\">Loro Lodge Suite at Casa Cayuco<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">Lodge suite \u00b7 sleeps 2 \u00b7 1 queen bed. All meals and the boat transfer from Bocas Town included \u00b7 3-night minimum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Check live rates \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ol><li><a href=\"#s1\">What a writer needs from a retreat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s2\">Where you would actually write<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s3\">Wifi, power and working remotely<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s4\">Food, coffee and the daily rhythm<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s5\">Breaks that feed the writing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s6\">Running a group retreat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s7\">Who this is not for<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s6b\">A sample writing week<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s8\">How to book Casa Cayuco with our 4% discount<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_a_writer_needs_from_a_retreat\"><\/span>What a writer needs from a retreat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most writers who plan a retreat want the same short list: a quiet place to sit, a few hours without interruptions, food that does not need planning and a change of scenery big enough to shake loose a stuck draft. They also want the freedom to go online when they must, and to switch off when they can.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/casa-cayuco-the-guest-library-at-casa-cayuco.jpg\" alt=\"The guest library at Casa Cayuco \u2013 Casa Cayuco, Bocas del Toro, Panama\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>The guest library at Casa Cayuco <span>Photo: Casa Cayuco<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Casa Cayuco&#8217;s setting, a remote beach on the southeast tip of Isla Bastimentos about 30\u201335 minutes by speedboat from Bocas Town, gives you distance by default. All meals are included, which removes a surprising amount of daily decision-making, and the lodge&#8217;s high-speed wifi means you can send a file to your editor without a detour.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_you_would_actually_write\"><\/span>Where you would actually write<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The lodge offers more than one kind of working space. There is a guest library, a lounge with a sofa on the deck, hammocks over the water at the end of the dock and a covered porch outside most rooms. Some rooms feel made for writing: <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Loro Lodge Suite<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">4% off \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama<\/span> sits high in the canopy on the main lodge&#8217;s third floor with Caribbean views and an open-air shower; <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Rana Lodge Suite<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">4% off \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama<\/span> is a cosy, fully screened-in room on the second floor with views and sounds of the jungle canopy; <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Mono Panoramic Treetop Caba\u00f1a<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">4% off \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama<\/span> is the most private room, 40 feet up in the trees.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/casa-cayuco-lounge-sofa-on-the-lodge-deck.jpg\" alt=\"Lounge sofa on the lodge deck \u2013 Casa Cayuco, Bocas del Toro, Panama\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Lounge sofa on the lodge deck <span>Photo: Casa Cayuco<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Bring a notebook and a small cushion for the dock, and a headlamp for evening walks to your room. Remember that the lodge is open-air, with rain on the roof at night and the sea always in the background, so a pair of earplugs is a good idea. We cover those details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/best-room-light-sleepers-casa-cayuco-bocas-del-toro\/\">light-sleeper guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wifi_power_and_working_remotely\"><\/span>Wifi, power and working remotely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every room has high-speed wifi, according to the lodge, and electricity runs 24\/7 from solar power with Type A 110 V (US) outlets. That is enough for writing, editing and the occasional video call, but we would not promise broadcast-quality video from a rainforest. If you must be online, tell the lodge in advance and ask what to expect. We discuss the balance between connection and calm in our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/wifi-remote-work-digital-detox-panama-eco-lodge\/\">wifi and digital detox guide<\/a>.<\/p><p>Our tip: decide on an online window each day, say an hour after breakfast, and use the rest of the day offline. The lodge makes it easy, because the afternoon snack arrives wherever you are and the dock is a lovely place to put the phone away.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_coffee_and_the_daily_rhythm\"><\/span>Food, coffee and the daily rhythm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The day is shaped by meals: locally grown small-batch coffee and tea in the morning, a chef&#8217;s-choice breakfast, lunch, a snack in the afternoon and a three-course dinner at communal tables or on the dock. Cuisine is predominantly plant-based with fresh fish brought by cayuco every evening, plus coconut milk, nut butters and juices made in-house. If you are a writer who forgets to eat, this is a gift. If you have allergies or dietary needs, the kitchen can adapt, though it uses nuts and gluten.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/casa-cayuco-breakfast-on-the-porch-at-casa-cayuco.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast on the porch at Casa Cayuco \u2013 Casa Cayuco, Bocas del Toro, Panama\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Breakfast on the porch at Casa Cayuco <span>Photo: Casa Cayuco<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Communal tables make it easy to meet other guests, and just as easy to excuse yourself to your porch. For more on meals, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/panama-eco-lodge-food-all-meals-included-plant-based-fresh-fish\/\">guide to the food<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta\" style=\"margin-top:36px;\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta-text\">\n<p class=\"htf-la-eyebrow\">Book direct \u00b7 4% off with HungryTravelPanama<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-title\">Loro Lodge Suite at Casa Cayuco<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">Live availability and rates on Casa Cayuco&#8217;s own booking page \u2014 our link fills in the code for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">See availability \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breaks_that_feed_the_writing\"><\/span>Breaks that feed the writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good retreat includes movement. Kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, snorkel gear and yoga mats are included in the stay. The Salt Creek village tour is included too and gives writers something real to observe. Extra excursions, planned at check-in, include the Casa Cayuco Sendero jungle loop ($25), Sloth Creek ($40), Monkey Island ($70) and the Isla Zapatillas half day ($80). An in-house massage therapist is available, and there is a yoga deck. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/yoga-retreat-panama-wellness-stay-bocas-del-toro\/\">yoga and wellness guide<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/casa-cayuco-yoga-on-the-jungle-deck.jpg\" alt=\"Yoga on the jungle deck \u2013 Casa Cayuco, Bocas del Toro, Panama\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Yoga on the jungle deck <span>Photo: Casa Cayuco<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>We suggest a loose pattern: write in the morning, walk or paddle after lunch, read on the porch late in the day.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running_a_group_retreat\"><\/span>Running a group retreat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a teacher or organiser, the lodge lists writers&#8217; escapes among the groups it hosts, along with yoga and wellness retreats, research teams, multi-day kayak trips and milestone celebrations. It accommodates up to 53 guests, a group of 30 or more can reserve the whole lodge and groups of 20 or more can get discounted per-person rates by custom quote. Ask the lodge about workshop space, quiet hours and any equipment you need, because its pages do not describe a dedicated workshop room. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/group-accommodation-bocas-del-toro-reunions-whole-lodge\/\">group accommodation guide<\/a> has more on booking.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_this_is_not_for\"><\/span>Who this is not for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you write best in a city caf\u00e9 with endless coffee refills, a remote lodge may feel quiet to the point of discomfort. If you need air conditioning to concentrate, only the villa has it. If you need a desk and a monitor, this is not a conventional co-working space. And note the three-night minimum, the age limit of five and up and the 30\u201335 minute boat ride from Bocas Town. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/stays-in-panama\/\">Where to stay in Panama<\/a> page for alternatives.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_sample_writing_week\"><\/span>A sample writing week<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is how we would structure a five-night stay for a solo writer or a small group. It is our suggestion, not an official lodge programme.<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Morning<\/th><th>Afternoon<\/th><th>Evening<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Arrival<\/td><td>Fly to Bocas<\/td><td>Boat to the lodge, settle in, short swim<\/td><td>Dinner on the dock, set the week&#8217;s goals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 2<\/td><td>Write in the library<\/td><td>Salt Creek village tour (included)<\/td><td>Read on the porch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 3<\/td><td>Write on the dock<\/td><td>Kayak or paddle board<\/td><td>Group reading, if travelling together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 4<\/td><td>Sendero jungle loop<\/td><td>Edit in a hammock<\/td><td>Quiet dinner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 5<\/td><td>Final push<\/td><td>Snorkel, massage or yoga<\/td><td>Farewell dinner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Departure<\/td><td>Pack and breakfast<\/td><td>Boat around 12:30 pm<\/td><td>Fly home<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Adjust it to your pace and the weather. Rain usually falls at night and clears by late morning, according to the lodge, so mornings are usually reliable for writing outdoors on a covered porch.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_book_Casa_Cayuco_with_our_4_discount\"><\/span>How to book Casa Cayuco with our 4% discount<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol><li>Open Casa Cayuco&#8217;s own booking page through any of our links or buttons \u2014 <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Casa Cayuco<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">4% off \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama<\/span>.<\/li><li>Check that <strong>HungryTravelPanama<\/strong> is shown in the promo-code box before you search dates (type it in if you don&#8217;t see it) \u2014 that code is what gives you 4% off, and it is how the lodge knows you came from us.<\/li><li>Choose your dates (at least three nights) and your room.<\/li><li>Pay the 50% deposit to confirm. Cancellation: more than 60 days before check-in the deposit is refunded minus a $100 admin fee; 45\u201360 days, half the deposit is forfeited; inside 45 days it is forfeited in full. The lodge strongly recommends travel insurance.<\/li><\/ol><p>We are Casa Cayuco&#8217;s partner and earn a small commission when you book with our code. The lodge itself says booking direct gets you the best rate, and room rates are not published, so check the live prices on the booking page. Taxes (10% hotel tax), drinks, excursions and staff gratuities are extra.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"htf-faq\"><details><summary>Does Casa Cayuco host writers&#x27; retreats?<\/summary><p>The lodge lists writers&#8217; escapes among the groups it has hosted. Contact it for details of your group&#8217;s needs.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is the wifi good enough to work?<\/summary><p>The lodge says every room has high-speed wifi. Ask about video calls if you need them.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is there power all day?<\/summary><p>Yes. Electricity runs 24\/7 from solar power, with Type A 110 V sockets.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Which room is best for writing?<\/summary><p>We would look at <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Loro Lodge Suite<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">4% off \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama<\/span> for canopy views, <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Rana Lodge Suite<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">4% off \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama<\/span> for a cosy screened room or <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Mono Panoramic Treetop Caba\u00f1a<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">4% off \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama<\/span> for privacy.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can I go for a solo writing stay?<\/summary><p>Yes, there are rooms for one or two guests, and the three-night minimum applies. See our solo travel guide for tips.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How do I get 4% off?<\/summary><p>Book through our link and keep the code HungryTravelPanama in the promo box on Casa Cayuco&#8217;s booking page.<\/p><\/details><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Honest_Final_Word\"><\/span>Our Honest Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The best writing retreats are boring in the right way: a table, a view, a meal at the right time and nothing else asking for your attention. A remote Caribbean lodge gives you that, plus a sloth or two to watch when you stall.<\/p><p>Check live rates for <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Loro Lodge Suite<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">4% off \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama<\/span>, <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Rana Lodge Suite<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">4% off \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama<\/span> or the whole of <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/uEPeYG?promo=HungryTravelPanama&#038;currency=usd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Casa Cayuco<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">4% off \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama<\/span>, and keep <strong>HungryTravelPanama<\/strong> in the promo box for 4% off.<\/p>\n<!-- CASA CAYUCO STAY CARDS \u00b7 HungryTravelPanama -->\n<div class=\"htf-la-cards\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:28px;\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-code\" style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\">4% off \u00b7 code HungryTravelPanama<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_we_would_write_at_Casa_Cayuco\"><\/span>Where we would write at Casa Cayuco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#d8e8d0;margin:0 auto;max-width:580px;\">Tap a room to see live rates. 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