If you want to experience a true natural island paradise immersed in the tropical jungle with remote beaches and world class service this is the place for you. Our group of eight (4 adults and 4 children) stayed at the villa for five nights. Right away upon arrival at the Boca Chica dock, we were treated to a level of service that we never experienced. Every single one of us had an amazing time staying at the villa with its own private beach and hiking trail and also enjoyed all of the amenities of the main resort. Each room is spacious and very comfortable. We were surprised to learn that we will have our own chef and bartender. Jorge and Chef Jerrod provided amazing service and tasty high end food. All of the included tours are must do, highlights included birdwatching, kayaking, secret of the island tour, tropical dancing, and rum tasting. The guides, Rodolfo, Paco, and Francis were amazing. The folks at Las Rocas like Carlos, Guillermo, Jhown, and Marvin were great and very attentive. At the concierge, Jens, Dreshler, and Yari Lee helped ensure all activities were well coordinated and they were super friendly and accommodating. The manager Xavier was great. I know I am missing more people, honestly I can’t remember a place with this amazing level of service by every single person. There was so much personalization of services, we truly felt pampered. My only recommendation is to be prepared with good bug spray and also clothing if you are going to trek in the jungle. I really look forward to another visit to this secluded paradise.

We had an absolutely amazing 5 nights at Isla Palenque! They arranged our family of 4 into one casita (which helps our family spend better time together than when we separate into 2) and we loved the food, fresh juices, friendly staff & honestly the absolute peace, serenity & do-nothing of the place! Walking barefoot on the beach to/from each meal was delightful...the option of activities to do or not to do was also nice.

The only drawback...the mosquitoes! Don't come when the rainy season begins (May?) they said they are the worst then because they are coming out and hard to get under control when the rains begin...but once things are leveled out, they are better controlled. They use organic care there & were spraying regularly, but I don't know who ate more at dinner...us or the mosquitoes! Definitely bring repellant..they have some you can purchase if you forget. and the non-deet kind doesn't really work that well...you can always grab a towel and wrap up in it at meal-time. They were worst at dinner, second-worst at breakfast.

We took one snorkel trip with picnic lunch that was really nice, but I don't know that it was really that worth it...they have a picnic beach trip on the island that was really nice & would be similar in experience (sand is just browner, but still beautiful!)

Anyway, we definitely recommend this place...or any other Cayuga property (4 in costa rica) for that matter...would be fabulous for a honeymoon if you stay in any casita except number 1....

Do not go here, UNLESS: You want to meet the greatest staff, best food and magic of an island that truly makes you sad to leave. We have not had such service, ever. The staff cannot be complemented enough. The management made themselves available even when you did not plan on seeing them. Sitting on the beach watching the sunset every night was incredible. With drinks in hand, and a menu fresh with the Panamanian flare made this an incredible journey. The literature states you should stay " four days", to get the effect. I disagree, we stayed 8, and were not ready to leave. Some stayed less, and all agreed, they should have stayed more. If you truly want to have the vacation of a life time look no more.