This is an amazing place! If you have any interest in the natural environment of Panama’s Caribbean coast, this spot is for you. Birds, fish, snorkelling, sloths, jungle, wild island beaches. It’s all there, an we were in the care of one of their expert guides, Matias, for all these experiences. The guides’ knowledge is encyclopedic and they are charming to boot. ||The cabins (we had two for the four of us) are extremely comfortable, large, and well equipped. They provide three meals a day - healthy local food excellently prepared. The owners, who started the resort 25 years ago from scratch, have a terrific relationship with their staff, many of whom have been there for years. All are lovely folk (owners too), who have created an eco experience like nothing else.

What a wonderful place! We spent four days at Tranquilo Bay with a couple of friends during a trip to Panama City and Bocas del Toro. Something different every day: a day long outing to the national park on Isla Bastimento (snorkelling, picnic on the sandy beach etc.); snorkelling at Popa (the most beautiful coral formations we have ever seen); kayaking through mangrove islands; walking through the jungle seeing birds, sloths, monkeys, butterflies, and a snake or two. We were guided by Matias, whose encyclopedic knowledge of the flora and fauna of the region was stunning. Really impressive. We really felt like we were part of the Tranquilo Bay family, as I think all guests there do. The food was excellent: fresh and delicious home style cooking. Despite literally being in the middle of the jungle, miles from anywhere, the cabins were surprisingly luxurious, lots of space, extremely comfortable beds and first rate bathrooms. The staff are wonderful; as I said above the place is really like an extended family. I never comment on others’ reviews - every person’s experience is their own. However, the one negative comment about the owners’ relations with staff is so far from what all four of us observed, that it beggars belief. We felt just the opposite and find the owners’ response reflects the real situation at Tranquilo Bay. Interested in birding, snorkelling, or learning about Panamanian Caribbean environment? Tranquilo Bay is the place for you. Very highly recommended.

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at Tranquilo Bay. The entire team made us feel welcome. Our group had ages from 13 to 77 and needed gluten-free and pescatarian options. TB consistently delivered fun outings, gorgeous and spotlessly clean rooms, and warm delicious meals. We particularly appreciated: the kitchen staff being willing to trade out chicken for shrimp last minute when one of our party didn't like shrimp, learning from Roger's excellent guiding through mangrove kayaking and the super cool bat cave, receiving fresh towels every day, playing volleyball with the staff on the beach at Zapatilla Island, sipping the ever-available cold drinks at the dock and on the boat, laughing at the monkeys on the porch waiting for their early morning bananas, gasping at the canopy view from the observation tower, voting on our favorite dessert (coconut paletas? warm shortbread? coconut pound cake? key lime pie? oatmeal raisin cookies?), exploring the reef with snorkel masks, napping in the hammocks with the Caribbean breezes, swimming with jellyfish (not the ouchy kind), watching dolphins frolic less than 20 feet away, gazing at the starry sky with no light pollution, listening to the sounds of the jungle from the comfort of our screened-in porch, reveling in the feeling of quiet relaxation miles away from other tourists on a quiet end of Isla Bastimentos.

What a gem. I was sad to leave. We were there 3 nights and would have loved to stay two more nights. Our guide Roger was excellent. His world class knowledge and about birds and animals along with his uncanny ability to spot the creatures I would have never seen on my own made the experience magical. The management and staff are casually friendly and interesting to talk to and always happy to give advice. The food is excellent. Of course the fruit is out of this world and the prepared food was, without exception, fresh, well seasoned, and delicious. The rooms are spacious and clean, though I wish there was a simple wooden bench and hooks on the wall to help keep my stuff organized. We took nature hikes, sloshed through a bat cave, kayaked around the mangrove islands, snorkeled, climbed the observation tower, and generally relaxed while watching the amazing variety of birds, plus monkeys, sloths and much more.

Lovely place very well managed by hosts Renee and Jay, who coordinate every detail of your stay. Beautiful surroundings, excellent birdwatching with an outstanding local guide, Roger Morales. Very friendly and capable staff, from kitchen to dock. We had cabin # 9, beautifully appointed, clean and comfortable. We had an amazing week, full of exciting adventures.