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Wildlife Slideshow
If you've visited us, you've surely seen howler monkeys, green iguanas, and frangipanis -- a slideshow celebrating the 3 iconic species of our island in Panama....MORE
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Wild Discovery
April 1, 2013: Just seven weeks after opening, the Panama resort at Isla Palenque finds itself the host of an unexpected guest: a Tyrannosaurus rex....MORE
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Birdwatching
Jim forgot to find "the most beautiful bird in the Americas" while hiking Panama's Quetzales Trail, but here are 9 stunning contenders in his guest photo blog....MORE
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Fascinating Species
Our indigenous guide shares his knowledge of Panama's flora and fauna along with jungle survival skills as we explore the wild island paradise of Isla Palenque....MORE
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Island Exploration
Our local guides and I learned a lot about Isla Palenque on our 2-day trek with Rutilio Paredes, a native of Panama's Kuna people and expert biologist....MORE
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Oceanic Paradise
To be out in a secluded place, untouched by the hand of human development, is a profound thing. This video communicates the wonder we hope to share with others....MORE
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[post_content] => Isla Palenque is a 400-acre island in Panama, covered with mature forests, lagoons, mangroves and beach ecosystems. A highly varied topography complements this varied natural environment. You may become intimately acquainted with one corner of the island by experiencing its unique qualities… yet you won’t necessarily understand any other part of the island. Isla Palenque may be difficult to get to know, but for this same reason, the island rewards extensive hiking.
Saying “400 acres of highly varied landscape” doesn’t actually give you a feel for Palenque’s size. Nor do our descriptions of “low-impact development” show you just how low-density the Resort at Isla Palenque is, especially compared to almost every other resort. Unless you’ve been involved in development planning, architecture, or a similar field, you probably need to see it to believe it.
Personally, I find it useful to compare Palenque to other places I know in order to get an intuitive feel for its size and scale. Google Earth’s satellite imagery helps me realize Palenque’s unspoiled wilderness and the size and shape of this island I’ve explored.
Take a virtual tour through this slideshow. See if it helps you picture Isla Palenque and appreciate the size of the island, as well as the inexhaustible opportunities for adventure in its diverse environments!
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