Here is What Our Guests Said

"Notes Left in the Hacienda Del Toro Guestbook"

Lori, Neil, Dyland, & the Crew - Wow!! I have had the most wonderful time here at the Hacienda! you have all made my experience in Panama one of the best times of my life! Next semester/year Alison and I are so coming back to live here for a month...so be ready!! Good luck with everything. I am sure you won't have any trouble. Be back soon, C. Christ.

Lori, Neil, Dylan, Sam, Osa, Wasabi, and Panzer, Kitty, Anit, Jean, (and Horses) - Thank you for your hospitality and the wonderful experience in Panama. I wish you all the luck & enjoyment in your future. I look forward to seeing you again in Panama. Cheers, The Christ Sisters

This place is beautiful. Thank you very much for your hospitality. A Cowboy in The Caribbean! It's Great!, Doug.

Neil, Lori, & Dylan - The spirit of the old West is alive and well at Hacienda del Toro. Your place is spectacular, obviously a labor of love. Thanks so much for a memorable night. Can't wait for our next visit. Love, C. Blaker (Boca del Drago)

Great combination of horses and dolphins! And parrots, toucans, kinkajous...Had a fantastic time last night dancing, great food, good music, wonderful friends. And thanks for breakfast too. Our love to the three of you, Allene - Rancho Siempre Verano.

Dear Neil, Lori, & Dylan - I know this will sound general but: Thank you so much for your great hospitality. You're a great team that made our group feel at home straight away (...and we really needed this!!). Anna and I look forward to come back with a new group. Hopefully soon!. Love, Anna & Kim.

Dear Neil, Lori, Dylan and Staff - I enjoyed the day we were here. I ride a horse for the first time. That was lovely. It fits in my life of tomorrow because I want to buy a horse-farm ranch in the Netherlands. You have been very kind to us, a strange group of people from Holland. Gerard.

Dear Lori, I have had a wonderful time. The care you put into the cottages really makes me feel welcome and pampered. Also, we have never been short of any food & drink. I really enjoyed visiting.

Dear Lori, Neil, & Dylan - The warmth and hospitality you have shown us are a real example of how to manage a wonderful hotel/ranch/home and give people a lovely time. We felt comfortable and at home and as though you have been friends of our family for years. The testimony is in the picture overleaf of Luna "A happy girl." Yes here she was happy. XXX

Dear Lori, Neil, & Dylan - Our time at Hacienda del Toro was perfect and greatly enriched by your companionship! Thank you Dylan for making me calm while on the horse and one the water - you are a wonderful teacher! Neil - you are a wealth of information and inspiring to us! And Lori, you are amazing - the decor and especially the food - wow!!! Our best to you all for good health and a happy life! Fondly, Ann & Glenn (N.H.)

These few days have been amazing! It is so beautiful here and the sounds of the forest make the best sleep soundtrack ever. We had a terrific time with your family and would love to come back sometime. Look us up if you are ever in DC., P. Jacobson.

Neil - It was so fun and a experience that I will always have. Good luck with the business, Charlie H.

Neil - A place like no other with hosts our of this world. My world will always be framed by the peace I enjoyed here. Peter H.

Neil, Lori, & Dylan - Thanks for the great hospitality! We really enjoyed the horseback ride & the hammock is amazing! We will sure be back in the future, hopefully Neil will still be behind the bar (even if you are in a wheel chair!) haha just kidding. Muchas Gracias :), Jane & Jaime L (Taranaki/Wellington, New Zealand)

Neil, Lori, & Dylan - You guys are an inspiration to us! Hacienda del Toro is what Bocas is all about. To the Best Caribbean bartender, the best foodie & decorator, and the best "gopher", animal guide and entertainer: Cheers! to you! You know we'll be back soon to "warm up"! We truly love you guys and feel lucky to have such wonderful & true friends. XXOO Curtis & Candice.

Neil, Lori, & Dylan - Our time here will stay with us forever; the real "Swill Family Robinson". We'll be sure to look you up when next we visit Curt & Candace...or maybe sooner if our daughter goes ahead with her plans to move here. Be well & Happy, John & Jan B. (Moss Beach, California)

Dear Neil, Dylan, & Lori - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hacienda del Toro. Ezra adored being a cowboy & Ben and I loved being in a place which welcomed our son so much. We felt right at home here in the jungle - that's saying a lot for a Wisconsin family! Tank you so much for all the care and attention and lvoe you put in this hideaway. Best wishes for the future. Birdie S.

Dear Neil, Lori, Dylan - This was the most delightful way for us to have returned to Bocas. You are warm, kind, gracious people with wonderful hosts. One day we hope to return your graciousness. We will return. Next time, or rather another time with my family. Marcia L (Salle, TX)

One forgets the time at Hacienda del Toro. The beauty overwhelms one. The day passes peacefully. The company & hospitality makes me feel like I am at home & have been here forever. Thank you Dylan, Neil, and Lori for welcoming us here. Please come to Texas and see and let me return the graciousness. My thanks. Johnnie R. (Dallas, TX)

Dear Lori, Neil, & Dylan - We enjoy this three days in your beautiful home very much. Our first horseride was great and we love it now. I'm sure we come back. Thank you very much for your friendly Gastfreindschaft! Sandra & Lirio D.

Dear Lori, Neil, and Dylan - Congratulations!! You have the most beautiful and warm hotel in Bocas. You can feel the love you put in building this place. The roos, the view!, the food, everything was so special. Thank you for all the presents. Please, keep this place the way you're doing it. Hope to come back soon. Juan, Ana, & Emiliana (Columbia)