Sustainability

Committed to sustaining the pristine beauty of our singular site.

Both residents and guests of Isla Palenque can experience all the comforts and amenities you'd expect from a high end boutique resort and still tread lightly on the planet. By preserving and sustaining the land, wildlife and local culture, we ensure that Isla Palenque will remain a green, pristine, natural setting for our residents and guests to enjoy.

Isla Palenque will be a model for modern eco-friendly green resort design and practices. Our efforts include:

• Less than 5% of our 400 acres will be built upon, including all buildings, roads and trails. As stewards of Isla Palenque, we will protect this secluded gem from uncontrolled development.
• Isla Palenque will protect approximately 220 acres of our forests, lagoons and mangroves as a private forest preserve.
• We will strive to attain LEED Platinum Certification, making our resort one of the most ecologically responsible in the world.
• We plan to generate a significant portion of Isla Palenque's electricity from on-site solar and wind power. In addition, our architectural designs have been optimized to substantially reduce energy needs compared to most resorts with our high level of service.
• Our water conservation and treatment techniques will employ sophisticated water filtration methods and modern water saving devices, and our greywater will be used to supply our irrigation needs.
• At Isla Palenque we will reduce, reuse and recycle to eliminate as much solid waste as possible. Our composting program will convert food waste into compost for our farm.
• Much of the produce served in our restaurants will be grown in our organic produce farm. The farm will be located on the few already cleared parts of the island and in areas where it can be integrated into the existing ecosystems, to avoid unnecessary forest clearing.
• Our buildings will be designed to complement their natural surroundings and harmonize with the stunning setting. The design will honor the land and Panamanian culture while achieving a contemporary look and feel. Time-tested passive cooling techniques will reduce the need for air conditioning while still providing cool comfort.
• Most vehicles on the island will be battery-powered electric cars, reducing noise and emissions.
• Mostly native plants will be used in our landscaping, reducing irrigation needs; we will use minimal pesticides or herbicides in their maintenance.
• Isla Palenque will make efforts to employ mostly local people and will patronize and partner with local businesses; providing sustainable employment and income to dozens of families in the area.
• Local guides will be able to provide guests with opportunities to visit area businesses and schools and educate them on local customs and cross-cultural issues.
• At our education center, through guided tours and through printed materials, The Resort at Isla Palenque will provide guests and residents with education on: our sustainability practices, island flora and fauna, pre-Columbian history and archeology, the culture of the nearby Ngobe-Bugle tribe and local arts and artisans
• Isla Palenque's developers partner with non-profit organizations that support projects benefitting the local community and encourages practices that keep the environment and character of the area maintained.