Eco Venao in Panamá

Amid a 140-hectare reforestation project overlooking Playa Venao, this laid-back resort is comprised of guest houses, cabanas and a hostel.In a converted farmhouse, a hostel offers private rooms and a dorm with bunk beds. It also provides ceiling fans, shared bathrooms, a kitchen and hammocks. Stilted cabanas with palm leaf roofs feature mosquito netting, composting toilets, balconies and semi-outdoor showers. Chic guest houses come with free Wi-Fi, kitchens, living areas and balconies; some have ocean views.There's a spa, an airy restaurant/bar and a surf training facility. Available activities include horseback riding, camping and yoga.