A pristine setting surrounded by golden beaches, tropical rainforest, an azure sea, and coral gardens. Authentic nature and adventure in Panama’s only dive habitat with over the water bungalows.

1. A tropical Caribbean paradise
2. Pristine unexplored reefs
3. Un-inhabited San Blas Islands
4. Ancient indigenous Kuna culture
5. Primary virgin rainforests

Quality accommodations and service in Central America 's most remote destination. The ambiance is that of leisure and relaxed casual elegance with a style that is both refined and rustic.

The first European to explore the coasts of Central America was the Spanish explorer Rodrigo de Bastidas. His first landing was in 1501 at "El Escribano", the exact location of Coral Lodge resort. The pirates Morgan and Drake often used Escribano as a staging ground to ambush Spanish Galleons and to raid the nearby Spanish port of Portobello. “Re-discover” with us this exciting paradise.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CORAL LODGE
"getting there is part of the adventure and a great way to see Panama ”
 

The following activities are offered at no extra cost. Depending on weather conditions and boat availability, one of following tours will be scheduled on a rotating daily basis.   Please ask the manager at dinner or breakfast for more details.

 GUIDED MANGROVE BAY KAYAK EXCURSION to a beautiful mangrove bay with inlets to the east.

 GUIDED MANGROVE CANAL KAYAK EXCURSION a long mangrove canal to the west if tides permit.

 GUIDED SNORKELING:  Depending on water conditions there are a variety of places for great snorkeling and one our staff member will be happy to lead the way or point you in the right direction.

 SUNSET BOOZE CRUISE:  Take a short boat ride to a nearby lagoon and canal surrounded by pristine mangroves before dinner while enjoying the beverage of your choice.   Beer, wine and spirits extra.

 SANTA ISABEL RIVER AND VILLAGE TOUR:  Visit the last village in Colon province (an ideal movie set for “Lost” or “Survivor”) and one of the most remote in Panama, while enjoying a quintessential jungle river.  We only offer this at high tide in order to pass the river mouth.

GUIDED JUNGLE TREK (in the dry season) to a nearby river with incredible lush tropical jungle foliage.  

 DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING with our Dive Master.  A great introduction to scuba diving with a short theory overview, pool practice, a shore dive and a shallow reef dive if conditions permit. $75 per person.

 SAN BLAS ISLAND TOUR (from the lodge):  If you enjoyed the San Blas Island Tour on your arrival there are several options for a repeat visit.  You can accompany a scheduled transfer/tour (space available), for a nominal cost of $45 per person (7 am departure) or you can schedule a private tour for a longer all day excursion at a cost of $145 per person , 2 person minimum.

 GUIDED RAINFOREST TREK (in the dry season) to a nearby river with incredible lush tropical jungle foliage.  
GUIDED RAINFOREST TREK to a nearby river, 2 hrs. Enjoy an incredible variety of lush tropical jungle foliage. Includes water and snacks. Rate: $25 per person, 2 person minimum.

 HORSE RIDING EXCURSION: on a jungle trail and/or a long beautiful beach.   Includes a 10 minute boat ride from the lodge.  Please book this trip at least one day in advance since we use the local villager’s horses for this tour and logistics can be difficult.  2 – 3 hrs. RATES: $40 per person, 2 person minimum.

 NEAR SHORE FISHING Either bottom fishing with live bait or trolling.  Includes boat, drinks, snacks, bait, guide and tackle. RATES: half day $200,   2 hrs. $100.

 CLEAR BOTTOM KAYAK EXCURSION.  View an incredible variety of fish and pristine coral over one of Panamas best reefs through the clear floor of your kayak.  2 hrs.  RATES:$30 per person, 2 person minimum.

CROSS ISTHMUS CANAL TRAIN FROM COLON TO PANAMA CITY: An add on to the transportation package which provides a scenic ride in restored train cars along the Panama Canal US$80 per person , 2 person minimum.  (only Mon. – Fri)

 VISIT THE CANAL LOCKS ON YOU RETURN TO THE CITY.   $20 PER PERSON (ticket not include)

 PANAMA CITY:  A number tours and excursions in and around Panama City can be arranged depending on your flight schedules and interest. Let us know if we can offer restaurant suggestions.

Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with champagne on a private island in San Blas on arrival and a lobster (when in season) and champagne candlelight dinner at the resort.  In your water villa will be a floral arrangement, a box of chocolates, champagne (the evening of your choice), oils and soap suds for your jacuzzi, a pareo for her and a Coral Lodge polo shirt for him. $260 per couple 
Note: If not available on arrival, some of these items will be provided during the duration of your stay.

CORAL LODGE POLICIES

OUR RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

CHECK IN / CHECK OUT: Check-in time 1:00 pm and Check out time: 11:00 am

VILLA #6:  Due to a number of reviews in various websites and magazine articles, there is a constant demand for reserving villa #6.  Its location is slightly more private but all the villas are basically the same and have the same great views.  Since #6 was the first villa built, our guinea pig as it were, the other villas have slight layout improvements and are a bit more spacious.  We try to reserve villa#6 on a first come first serve basis but we give priority to honeymooners and longer stays.  However, since we only have six water villas, we can’t promise any given villa with total certainty since there is a chance, however small, that a change would have to be made to properly accommodate reservations. 

MINIMUM STAY: Given Coral Lodge’s remote location and the numerous leisure, nature, adventure and cultural related activities offered, we strongly recommend a minimum stay of 2 nights. During high season, longer stays will be given priority over reservation requests for shorter stays.

CHILDREN POLICY: Because Coral Lodge’s bungalows and walkways are over the water children under age 10 are not allowed for safety reasons.  Given the type of activities available at Coral Lodge, we do not recommend booking with us if you plan to bring children and/or adolescents over 10 years of age unless you are certain they will enjoy nature related activities and will not create a disturbance to other guest who want to relax and enjoy our unique setting. We do not have TV, internet, video games or activities designed for children and since a number of situations could be hazardous for them, parents must exercise care and control of their children at all times. We do not allow rough or boisterous behavior.

DIVE PACKAGE RESERVATIONS: During the months of December through March, Coral Lodge does not accept reservations for Dive Packages due to the weather. This time period is the windy season on the north coast of Panama and there is only about a 30% chance of being able to dive.