The 162-hectare, wooded Isla Palenque resort promises a dream vacation close to nature on Panama's Pacific coast. With only eight casitas and one luxurious villa, it offers a secluded, intimate stay surrounded by the rich flora of the jungle. Spend your days lazing by the pool or actively practicing yoga on the beach, going on exciting rock and rainforest hikes, or wild fishing followed by a tasting session. The almost untouched Playa Palenque is right on your doorstep and invites you to go kayaking, snorkeling, and stand-up paddleboarding.
Refresh yourself in the resort's palm-lined pool, doze off in a cabana, or relax in a hammock. Activities such as yoga and jungle hikes take place daily; the tour guides know a lot about the history of the island and its wildlife. Try your hand at old-fashioned fishing on a guided fishing trip and taste your catch for dinner. There are also many options for island hopping – either on a boat tour with snorkeling and a picnic or from the water on a paddleboard or kayak. Between the end of August and October, with a little luck, you can even see humpback whales and their calves from Playa Palenque.
Eight thatched casitas, named after adventure novels, are nestled amid lush flora away from the 1.3-kilometer sandy beach. Each casita is accessible via its own jungle-lined path and offers secluded privacy as well as direct access to Playa Palenque. A wooden deck with sun loungers and seating areas, as well as an exotic outdoor bathroom, exude a relaxed island flair. Groups of up to 14 people can stay in the exquisite Beachfront Villa Estate, a spacious luxury villa with six bedrooms and two private pools.
Overlooking Playa Palenque, Las Rocas invites you to sample authentic Panamanian cuisine. The restaurant's menu changes seasonally and includes local specialties such as tamal de olla, ceviche, and tacos with fresh seafood, as well as homemade pasta and burgers. Most of the fruit, vegetables, and herbs come from the island's organic garden. The bar is ideal for sundowners; the ceiling lights change color in sync with the setting sun. The focus here is on refreshing cocktails, which you can even learn to mix yourself in mixology classes.
Located on a private island off the Pacific coast of Panama, Isla Palenque is an eco-conscious retreat with just eight peaceful beachfront casitas shaded by the jungle and a huge beachfront villa estate for up to 14 guests. Yoga mats and blocks, meditation cushions, and binoculars are available in each accommodation to promote idyll and closeness to nature in this paradisiacal location. The restaurant serves exquisite Panamanian cuisine with ingredients from the island's organic garden, while the bar mixes refreshing cocktails and offers mixology courses. As small and intimate as this resort may seem, 162 hectares of land offer you plenty of excursions and adventures.
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