ISLA PALENQUE

This commitment to the environment results in zero compromises on comfort. Laid out along the sweeping Playa Palenque, the resort’s casitas are an effortless blend of rustic island features and contemporary luxury design. Shaded beneath thatches of palm leaves, these beachside boltholes blur the distinction between inside and outside, with open air bathrooms fringed by verdant greenery and expansive beds separated from the sand by nothing more than glass doors and a few steps. The Villa Estate provides for larger parties of up to 14 guests. Hidden away in the jungle above Playa Primera on the island’s eastern shore, it offers six-self-contained rooms, a stunning stone-edged infinity pool and expansive indoor and outdoor living areas with views across the blue ocean waters.

Dining at Isla Palenque is also driven by sustainable principles, with organic produce sourced from local providers making up the entirety of the menu. Overlooking Playa Palenque, the open sided Las Rocas is the venue for Panamanian specialities like tamal de olla (tamales cooked in a casserole) and super fresh ceviche made with the seafood sourced direct from local fishermen through the certified Dock to Dish programme.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Honeymooners
• Couples and families
• Serenity seekers
• Beach lovers

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Restore your balance under swaying palm trees with an energising yoga session
• Unwind with an open-air massage treatment accompanied by the sounds of the ocean, or opt to enjoy it in the privacy of your beachfront casita
• Borrow one of the complimentary kayaks, paddleboards or snorkelling masks and immerse yourself in the pristine coastline
• Relax by the sparkling infinity pool, in the hammock lounge or in your outdoor soaking tub
• Learn to prepare flavoursome Panamian cuisine on a cookery class
• Broaden your horizons with a dance class or guided rum tasting
• Dine on beautifully executed organic dishes in the gentle ocean breeze at La Rocas Restaurant & Bar

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Castaway to one of the island's seven beautiful beaches
• Take a guided hike into the surrounding jungle and learn about the ancient peoples who once called these forests home
• Go on an island hopping adventure to discover the coral reefs and dazzling beaches of the Chiriquí Gulf
• Seek out humpback whales on a seasonal whale watching trip
• Source your own delicious lunch on an artisan fishing and guided foraging experience