The Islands

A view of the approach by plane to Islas Secas, an island off the coast on Panama that is a protected foundation for the wildlife there | Islas SecasA view of the approach by plane to Islas Secas, an island off the coast on Panama that is a protected foundation for the wildlife there | Islas Secas

A spectacular private hideaway of 14 volcanic islands in the Gulf of Chiriquí, on the Pacific coast of Panama.

With 13 of our 14 islands left untouched, our immersive experiences bring guests up close to the raw, natural beauty of Panama’s wild Pacific Coast. From nature trails to whale watching, surfing, scuba diving and wellness activities deeply rooted in our surroundings, we love nothing more than sharing our ethos of adventure, discovery and conservation with our guests.

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Islas Secas archipelago

1Isla Cavada
2Islas Secas Resort
3Isla Pargo
4Isla Barracuda
5Isla Coco
6Isla Tres Marias
7Isla Mono
8Isla Toro
9Isla Talia
10Isla Iguana
11Isla Robin

Wild andFree

Islas Secas is devoted to its natural surroundings, and our passion is to be a blueprint for sustainable, nature-driven tourism.

750 species of fish, 80 bird species and 128 species of plants… and we’re a quick boat ride from Coiba National Park, a UNESCO-designated Protected Marine Area, home to the second-largest coral reef in the eastern tropical Pacific. Islas Secas offers unparalleled access to this extraordinary corner of the world, with immersive, responsible activities where guests can experience everything from endemic tropical birds and magnificent frigates, to giant manta rays, humpback whales and kaleidoscopic schools of reef fish.

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Two large birds fly over the horizon as the sun sets at Islas Secas resort | Islas Secas

A Unique Location

Islas Secas is located in the remote Eastern Tropical Pacific, one of the richest, most productive marine environments in the world. Thanks to a combination of factors – the Humboldt current, the undulating seabed, and numerous seamounts and oceanic islands – create cold water upwellings teeming with nutrients, which in turn attract a mesmerizing variety of marine life, including a range of impressive megafauna.

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A colourful starfish sits on the ocean bed at Islas Secas resort, which guests can see during marine safaris offered at the resort | Islas Secas

Marine Life

Commercial fishing is banned in the protected waters around Islas Secas, which as a result are teeming with marine life, from large oceanic species to colorful reef fish.The wider Gulf of Chiriquí area is home to blue and black marlin, yellowfin tuna, whale sharks, giant mantas, sea turtles and pods of bottlenose dolphins. And twice a year, the area bears witness to the spectacle of migratory humpback whales, who congregate here to reproduce.

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A stingray swims in the azure waters of Isla Secas, visible during one of the large range of diving activities | Islas Secas

A pod of dolphins swim in the waters surrounding the Islas Secas resort, one of the many marine life species guests at the Islas Secas resort have the opportunity to see | Islas Secas

Dive Deep

Diving or snorkeling in the Gulf of Chiriquí is a chance to glide through one of the least explored and most abundant marine ecosystems in the world. With over 20 dive sites around Islas Secas, plus the nearby waters of Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, guests have a huge choice of dives, and the chance to help with our citizen science projects to enhance and protect the reefs.Preserving our reefs is a priority at Islas Secas, and all our marine activities respect the fragile ecosystem.

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A school of fish swim as part of the sustainable fishing programme at Islas Secas resort | Islas Secas

A hummingbird drinks nectar from a flower at Islas Secas, one of the many protected species at the resort | Islas Secas

Bird Life

Panama is famous for its birding and Islas Secas provides a close-up view of fascinating resident and migratory species, from magnificent frigate birds and migrating peregrine falcons, to a variety of hummingbirds and the cheerfully-singing bananaquit. As well as birding walks, guests can get involved in several ongoing research projects, including monitoring the second-largest colony of soaring frigates in Panama, or venture into the ocean to spot boobies, shearwaters and other pelagic species.

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One of the many rare tropical birds guests of the Islas Secas resort have the opportunity to see during tailored birding excursions | Islas Secas

Tropical plants and the natural environment are given centre stage at Islas Secas resort | Islas Secas

Plant Life

Our careful and considered construction has ensured that as little of the flora of Isla Cavada, the main island, has been disturbed as possible. The result is a feeling of immersion in the lush, tropical foliage, which includes rare species. We are also removing invasive, non-endemic plants across the archipelago while repopulating the islands with thousands of native plants, carefully restoring the area’s ecological balance.

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A raised wooden pathway through the lush landscape of Islas Secas resort allows guests to easily find their way around the resort any time of day or year | Islas Secas

Coiba National Park

An hour’s boat ride from Islas Secas lies Coiba National Park, one of the largest marine protected areas in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This preserved area plays host to an incredible range of marine life, while its exceptional primary rainforest is home to fascinating wildlife.

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A sea turtle swims in the waters surrounding Coiba national park, a UNESCO protected island just one hour from Islas Secas resort| Islas Secas

Beny Wilson

“Let us show your family the wild wonders of Islas Secas. We’ll pique your curiosity about this unique place on Earth - one of the most biodiverse in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. We can’t wait to amaze you.”

Kirsten Rasmussen

“Guests can help our research by taking pictures on their whale-watching trips, which we share with other scientists and assist in the conservation of these magnificent creatures.”