ISLA SOLARTE
WHERE THE RAINFOREST MEETS THE SEA
OUR LOCATION
Isla Solarte
The Sunset Coast
Our Overwater Bungalows are located near the western tip of Isla Solarte; just a 3-5 minute water taxi from Bocas Town.
This location is one of the most desirable in the entire Bocas del Toro Archipelago. There isn’t anywhere else where you can stay in a Luxury Overwater Bungalow so close to all of the attractions that Bocas del Toro has to offer!
We are only 5 minutes to:
- Restaurants & Nightlife in Bocas Town, Isla Carenero & Isla Bastimentos
- Surf at Carenero Point, Black Rock, Old Mans & Bibi's Break
- Dive Schools, Tours & Shopping in Bocas Town
- Grocery Stores, ATM, Hospital & Pharmacies in Bocas Town
- Bars at The Blue Coconut, Black Magic Pirate Ship & The Floating Bar
Our Location has:
- Calm Water for Kayaking & Paddle Boarding
- The Best Sunset Views over the Bay of Almirante and Bocas Town
- Great Snorkeling and Diving right in front of our Bungalows
- Kayak, Paddle Board, or Hike to Hospital Point
- Great Rainforest Hiking Trails + Bird Watching and Animal Sighting
Isla Solarte
has Everything You Need
We have an expansive rainforest for hiking and animal sighting behind us and calm, Caribbean-blue water in front of us. Bocas Town, Isla Carenero, and Old Bank are all just a few minutes’ water taxi away. The best and most popular surf spots for beginners in all of Bocas del Toro are just 3-5 minutes away. Carenero Point, the famous Left Hand Point break that put Bocas del Toro on the map, is just 5 minutes away. Any activity you could want is quickly and conveniently in reach. The incredible dining and nightlife options in Bocas Town and on Isla Carenero are also quickly and easily reached
Carenero Point is 5 Minutes Away
The Best Sunset Views
We have some of the best Sunset Views in the Archipelago. Our bungalows face the west and the sun sets perfectly in front of us throughout the whole year. The mountainous spine of mainland Panama sits in the distance behind the expansive Bay of Almirante. The twinkling lights of Bocas Town and Isla Carenero sparkle a few kilometers away. There isn’t anywhere in Bocas that is so close to everything and still perfectly removed enough for privacy, nature, and escape!
Magical Caribbean Sunsets
Isla Solarte:
The History
Isla Solarte is one of the most natural and historically rich islands in Bocas del Toro. It is almost entirely covered in thick rainforest and is surrounded by shallow coral reefs and mangrove forests. Isla Solarte is most famous for the area known as Hospital Point, which is just a few minutes from our bungalows.
Hospital Point, now a popular snorkeling and diving spot, was once a Hospital complex built by the United Fruit Company in 1901. The hospital’s mission was to keep the workforce of the United Fruit Company healthy so they could continue to farm the banana plantations. Yellow Fever, Malaria, and other tropical diseases were rampant during this time. The Hospital closed in 1920 and today the area has been reclaimed by the jungle.
Jungles Teeming with Life
Our Isla Solarte Neighborhood
Isla Solarte has no roads or any basic infrastructure like electricity or running water. The only stores on the island are run by Indigenous locals which carry basic necessities. There is a small school up to 6th grade in the nearby Indigenous community called Solarte Uno. Solarte has a local population of less than 200 people, the majority of which are Ngobe, the indigenous group that is native to the Archipelago. The other inhabitants of Solarte are expats, many of whom run Eco style off-grid tourist accommodations or own private residences.
ISLA SOLARTE FEATURED IN DAVID ATTENBOROUGH'S, "LIFE IN COLOR" DOCUMENTARY ON NETFLIX
Read more about Isla Solarte being featured in this documentary from Outside Magazine!
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