Hyatt’s New “Wellness House” in Panama Has Thermal Pools, Cacao Therapy, and Forest Views

In the cool, green valley of Panama’s El Valle de Antón, a new wellness retreat has opened its doors. Elysium Spa and Wellness House is the centerpiece of Hotel La Compañía del Valle, the latest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, and a new draw for travelers seeking wellness and design in Panama’s mountain region. Set within a crater formed by an extinct volcano, the 22,000-square-foot spa blends the atmosphere of a Roman bathhouse with the raw textures of Panama’s volcanic landscape. Local stone, carved marble, and timber define the interiors, while soft lighting and arched corri