It was my 75th birthday and I gave myself THE BEST birthday present EVER!! Two weeks at Isla Palenque!! In all my years of traveling, I have been to hotels and resorts all over the world. From Papua New Guinea to Singapore to Paris, Rome, Athens, Lima, Madrid,and the very remote island of Ponape, there is no place I enjoyed as much as Isla Palenque. I have never stayed 2 weeks at any one place but I am so very happy I stayed here.

You will feel like you have your own private beach almost always. Whoever designed Isla Palenque knew what s/he was doing. I loved tge outdoor bathroom!!! The room itself is very comfortable. The Bungalows are surrounded by jungle, totally private, with a path to the water. And talk about a nice beach. WOW!!! Baby bath sea temperature. Take some time to watch the crabs at work. They had me totally mesmerized. I have been a scuba diver for many years and always focused on the largest creatures. Hammerhead sharks were my favorite but here I took the time to see the little guys who call Isla home.

Yaralee and Jens were the great organizers of everything and without them, IP would not be the same. I miss them both!!! Actually, everyone was wonderful and hospitality was top notch. A great big thank you for making my birthday so very special. I felt like queen for a day.

The tours are great. Don't miss getting out on a boat. Also, don't miss the beach at Cala Este. The kayaking was a phenomenal way to see the area. Do walk to the end of Playa Palenque Norte, which is tide dependent.

The food was great. The chefs work very hard to keep everyone well fed.

The weather in June was quite satisfactory. It is rainy season but don't let that scare you off. I almost didn't go because of my concern with "Will it just rain and rain?" No. It won't. Getting to IP is a major trip. We flew to Miami and had to overnight, then flew to Panama City and missed the connection so again, had to overnight. Flew the 3rd day to David with our flight delayed. Then the car ride and boat ride. But it is well worth it! Next time, we will try the red eye and hope for a connection. As other people have said, just go. You will be glad you did! THANK YOU, ISLA, FOR MAKING IT PERFECT. A MAGICAL TRIP.

Outstanding Resort! We had been here before in 2021 and it was fantastic, and given that it is one of the best resorts in Panama, we decided to come back. It was an even better experience food wise and the services and the facilities were as great as before. I believe it’s the Best Resort in Panama for the price!!

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.