My two sons (18 and 14) and I had THE BEST trip to Isla Palenque in August. We hiked, they fished, we kayaked, swam every day is the incredible ocean, snorkeled, and even learned how to salsa dance...kind of! (thank you Benny and Jens!). The staff was so kind and helpful, and the on-site tours incredibly informative. We were there for 5 nights--the accommodations were super comfortable and the outdoor shower and bath area....still dreaming about it. The howler monkeys visited every morning and we heard and saw all kinds of wildlife. Plus, my kids being teenagers, could still take some chill time in the cabana to watch a video or stream or WhatsApp a friend--great island wifi! And the food....I miss ceviche every day! Truly a special, incredible experience that I'll forever hold close to my heart. We now want to explore other Cayuga resorts. Thank you to all the staff for being so special and welcoming. You made the trip that much more wonderful.

We spent 5 days here in August 2023 as a family of three. Although there were no other children at the time, our 9 year old daughter had an amazing time. We had activities to do every day - everything from snorkeling trips to hikes for wildlife on the island to fishing off the pier. The staff were all so welcoming and made us feel like part of the family. As noted by others, the food was excellent and plentiful. Our casita was both private and a few steps to the beach. Just a wonderful relaxing week.

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.