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Panama
Hacienda del Mar, Isla San Jose Island
Panama's Best Eco Adventure Resort



A portion of all
Eco Adventure
sales is contributed
to the foundation
for the ongoing
campaigns for
ocean and marine
preservation.


 

 

 

 

..Located on San Jose Island, the second largest of the Pearl Islands, with 44 sq. kilometers, in the middle of the Gulf of Panama and just 90 kilometers away from Panama City. This island is a place of unsurpassed beauty, relaxation and adventure. At the Hacienda del Mar you will be enjoying organic homegrown food, fresh seafood and a heartfelt Pearl Island hospitality.

The crystal clear waters invite to relax or to explore natural reefs. A 14,400 acres of unspoiled virgin rainforest are inviting to be discovered. The hotel offers eco tours that are amazing as the wildlife is abundant due to rich vegetation and the profusion of fresh water from spring fed rivers.

Hacienda del Mar's unique and spacious accommodations blend island charm and modern comfort all just steps from the beach. This Eco resort offers three types of beach front bungalows; Standard, Jr. Suite and VIP bungalows. Each bungalow offers an array of amenities to make our guest's stay as carefree and comfortable as possible, such as, full and king sized beds, air conditioning, lighting and ceiling fans, large private tiled bathrooms with hot showers and the freshest water. Additionally, the VIP cabanas have a mini refrigerator stocked with refreshments, coffee and tea making facilities.

The main club house offers several screened sitting rooms, a sunny dining room which overlooks the "Three Monks", a small library, a bar with a cozy lounge with a pool table for drinks and sunset gatherings, a swimming pool overlooking the Pacific ocean, a snack bar, a sauna and a gym.

Over 35 splendorous coral white, ebony black and radiant gold beaches and coves surround San Jose, embedded between the temperate and calm turquoise and blue waters of the Pacific Ocean in the Gulf of Panama. A blanket of lush vegetation covers the whole island's gentle sloping hills. The coastline is very irregular, affording many anchorage locations. The soil is extremely fertile and nourishes a wide variety of vegetation including gallery forests with trees rising 20 meters and higher with occasional arboreal giants. Coconut palms and wild sugar cane are found along the coastline. Many rivers and springs, the main ones flowing steadily year-round, providing for abundant pure fresh waters irrigates San Jose.

The dry season is between November and April, but the weather is lovely year round and it is pleasant during rainy season as well. The average daytime temperature is 28 degrees C.

Activities at Hacienda del Mar include diving, snorkeling and exploring the island beaches, but fishing is particularly noteworthy. The waters of San Jose abound in tropical game fish and are considered among the best fishing grounds in the world. Sixteen black marlin world records have been conquered in these waters. Sailfish, amberjack, bonito, wahoo, dolphin, sea bass, red snapper, tuna and mackarel, as well as marine turtle, shrimp and giant oysters, clams and mussels make a paradise for fishermen and divers.


Package Includes:
- Meet & Greet at Panama international airport
- Transfer to boutique hotel at Panama City
- Panama City & Canal tour
- Transfer to local airport for private charter flight to Isla San Jose
- 6 night deluxe accommodation at beautiful Hacienda del Mar Eco-Resort
- Daily continental breakfast
- Round trip transfer to the resort
- Free use to all recreational installations (pool table, games, sauna, swimming pool, private beaches, lounge chairs, etc)
- Tour desk to help you enjoy your favor activity scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, island hiking, etc
- Private transfer to Panama City and airport transfers

Additional tours in Panama available upon request, Indian cultures & communities, Rainforest adventure, Bird watching, Volcano tour, Panama Canal and more.


Ocean Realm Eco Adventures
For discounted airfare, information or reservations please call 561.439.6601
or email Lucia@OceanRealmEcoAdventures