Escape into nature at Cala Mia, a boutique hotel located in the Chiriqui National Marine Park in Panama.
Near the Costa Rican border in Panama lies an island destination with a boutique hotel called Cala Mia. With eleven bungalows designed and handcrafted by local artisans, shoes are optional at Cala Mia and activities range from sportfishing to surfing to scuba diving. Located in Chiriqui National Marine Park, the resort is powered entirely by solar power and caters to ecologically and socially aware clientele.
The restaurant at Cala Mia is perched at the highest point of the resort, offering views of the beach, lush vegetation, swaying palm trees, and tropical waters. The Mediterranean-inspired menu often changes daily, depending on what’s been harvested from its own garden or the local farms (five percent of your room rate goes towards these farms). The spa, which is located on its own island just a hanging-bridge away, offers massages and organic beauty treatments.
Numerous animals that call Panama home can be found at Cala Mia, such as birds, monkeys, dolphins, and turtles, allowing guests to truly “escape” into nature.
If you go: Check out the special packages Cala Mia offers to experience other hotels in the area. Rates start at $195.00 USD per night.
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