Isla Palenque’s beauty goes from land to sea, with an incredibly lush and varied interior. Hike along white sand beaches while watching the tide rise and fall in a verdant tropical forest, snorkel among healthy Pacific coral reef, relax in a hammock while reading a book and enjoying one of many unique drinks offered at the beachside bar, or study precious mangroves in the nature preserve.

The island is surrounded by the Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park. Observe this rare Pacific landscape from the comfort of the hotel’s boat while snorkeling along the coral reefs, kayaking or paddleboarding the mesmerizing coastal waters, in addition to legendary sport fishing. This area is known as the wild west of the Pacific, unknown to all but a few local fishermen, earning it the name “the lost coast.” These protected waters harbor an abundance of sea life from sharks to whales to turtles.

In centuries-old tradition, food in Panama doesn’t take itself seriously. The chefs at Isla Palenque elevate humble recipes beloved by Panamanians into haute cuisine for you to enjoy. Sea bass ceviche bursts with flavors of passion fruit, lime and poblano. Classic carimañolas melt faster than you can eat them, topped off by plantains caramelized in cinnamon over home-made ice cream. Island dining is gourmet homegrown simplicity, and no better place to let your stomach settle than your own private beachside bungalow that can sleep up to two adults and one child, or the beachside villa estate with 6 rooms – perfect for families!

While visiting Isla Palenque is a magnificent treat to see a true marine and terrestrial environment, the logistics of getting there are difficult. By traveling with Latin Excursions, we will get you there and make sure you don’t miss any iconic regions on the way. That’s why we have created our unique pre-designed journey Panama in Style which offers an all-encompassing Panama experience, ending in beautiful Isla Palenque.