Beachfront Casita palm grove

Isla Palenque, Panama

Eight thatch-roof casitas tucked away amid verdant palm groves with private paths to the ocean.

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Practical notes for Isla Palenque

Best time to visit
December to April (dry season), for the calmest waters in the Gulf of Chiriquí and ideal conditions for boat access to the island.
Getting around
Guests typically fly into David, Panama, then transfer by boat to Isla Palenque in the Gulf of Chiriquí, as the island is accessible only by boat; once there, private paths through the palm groves connect the eight casitas to the beach and Las Rocas Restaurant & Bar.
Currency
US Dollar ($), used alongside the Panamanian Balboa
Language
Spanish; English is spoken at the resort.
Timezone
EST (UTC-5, no daylight saving)
Current trends
Isla Palenque continues to distinguish itself through its 400-acre scale relative to just eight casitas, giving guests an unusually large, largely untouched island to explore, while Las Rocas Restaurant & Bar's hyper-local, sustainably sourced approach and seasonally rotating menus reflect a broader movement among small Central American private islands toward deeply regional culinary identities over generic international fine dining.

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