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Tranquilo Bay

Facing Zapatilla Cayes, Panama
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djaba
texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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We have found what might be one of the few remaining Shangri-La's in the world. Tranquilo Bay is just such a place.....few people, no roads, and no TV. This plush island is an unbelievable place to spend the morning or afternoon absorbing nature at its best. Birdwatching is awesome here! You can also snorkel, kayak, swim or just explore the... More

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Mary B
North Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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We were lucky enough to spend some of our Christmas at Tranquilo Bay. It was awesome! We hiked (with friendly knowledgable guides,) kayaked, surfed, visited bat cave, ate very well and were just so well looked after! The staff is friendly, helpful And the owners helped us plan this wonderful holiday to every detail from getting a guide in Panama... More

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Jami H
Olympia, Washington, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

We just got back home after spending a week at Tranquilo Bay Eco Resort. Honestly, it was like going to visit friends. Everyone is so nice and helpful. I searched and searched online for a "Ocean/Jungle" location to stay, I couldn't have picked a better place! I loved that some of the jungle paths were paved, walking safely barefoot in... More

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reigns
NY
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3 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011
2
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Given so many wonderful places in the world to travel to and enjoy we rarely go back to he same place. Tranquilo Bay is the only resort we have ever decided to visit again and are so glad we did. Our first visit was 3.5 years ago with our 3 boys. This trip was with one of the boys. Given... More

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Jeanne-Chiarmonte
North Tonawanda NY
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16 reviews
45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011
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My husband and I spent seven heavenly days and nights at Tranquilo Bay 16-23 April. I must say, it was absolutely one of our most memorable vacations ever! I began corresponding with Renee in May 2010. She was so kind and patient in her e-mails . I had alot of questions for her and she was so helpful .I think... More

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FayFay908
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7 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2011
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There is no question that Tranquilo Bay was the highlight of our trip to Panama. My husband and I have visited several upscale ecolodges in Central American and this one was the best. Tranquilo Bay is a fairly new ecolodge about one half hour by boat from the town of Bocas del Toro built by two wonderful men from Texas... More

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Wold
Panama
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38 reviews
38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2010
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Tranquil Bay is 45 minutes by boat from Bocas del Toro town on Isla Colon. The lodge is located on 110 acres stretching up from the dock located on Bastimentos National Marine Park through mangroves to vistas in a tropical forest on Bastimentos Island. We chose the Garden Cabana, a moderate walk from the lodge, providing us with private comfort.... More

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reigns
NY
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3 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2010
1
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We recently recommended Branquilo Bay to our best friends and decided to check out what other people felt after not visiting for almost 3 years. The greatest resort we have experienced. We are a family of 5 with 3 boys. Tranquilo Bay combines the most magnificent setting, with the feel of a bed & breakfast and the amenities of a... More

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MinusThirty
Virginia
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11 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2010
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We are a family of five who have just returned from the most perfect vacation at Tranquilo Bay. We stayed for five days at this beautiful resort on the Caribbean coast of Panama, and could not have been happier. The cabanas were clean and comfortable, with picture postcard views, and the days were spent hiking, kayaking, and snorkelling. We visited... More

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globalsafari
Nairobi
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2010

We are lucky enough to have visited a number of eco resorts around the world, especially in Africa. We were very impressed with Tranquilo Bay, when we stayed for four days in January. The rooms, service, activities were all first class. I really recommend a boat trip and day at the beach at Zapatilla Cayes. I also fell in love... More

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