Panama's Hacienda del Mar
Hacienda del Mar
The Hacienda del Mar is arguably the premier beach lodge of the region, not only because of it pristine surrounds and sparkling white sand beaches, but primarily due to its superior standards of service and hospitality. An intimate retreat situated upon a glorious private island, the Hacienda del Mar removes guests to a state of exclusive seclusion, where no building stands in sight and an obliging staff ensures each visitor feels he or she is the only guest at the lodge. Accessed via a short plane ride from Panama City, one is immediately surprised that such exclusive privacy awaits just outside a booming capital.
Guests are warmly welcomed with a rum cocktail upon arrival, and a visit to the decadent restaurant, inviting bar, or spring fed swimming pool will quickly melt away any remaining travel woes. The bungalows are rustically elegant, built from bamboolike cana blanca, and the views are unprecedented, where every door opens to hibiscus and jasmine and the blue horizon seems to span forever. Enjoy spectacular sport fishing offered through the hotel, every variation of watersport, from canoeing to kayaking, scuba diving to jet skiing, and the brilliant array of native flora and fauna that has been allowed to flourish upon this private island.
