Red Frog Resort Comes to Life in Bocas del Toro, Panama

This new Panama island resort features natural amenities in one of Panama's most unique beach and rainforest destinations.

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. June 14, 2010

June 14, 2010 - A growing trend in tourism is that travelers are looking for destinations that offer more than just a chance to lounge around on the beach - they want enriching experiences that connect them to the local environment. The Red Frog Beach Rainforest Resort in Bocas del Toro, Panama has implemented a resort plan that considers this growing tourism trend that emphasizes “natural” amenities.

Isla Bastimentos, located 30 miles from the border of Costa Rica, is known for its beaches and rainforest as well as being home to Panama's national marine park. The activities offered at the resort include: fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, hiking, bird watching, cave tours, and access to numerous surf spots. In addition, Bastimentos Sky Canopy Tour, a new zip line, will open in the summer of 2010. The 2.5 hour elevated tour will include information about the island ecosystem and feature 7 zip lines through the jungle (as high as 250 feet), a Tarzan swing and dramatic rainforest and ocean views.

Oceans Group International, which recently reorganized the resort, has sought to create a vacation destination in Bocas del Toro that offers much more than just great beaches. According to Steven Bolton of Oceans Group International: “We want our guests to experience a Panama vacation at Red Frog Beach that is unique and meaningful. A wide variety of ocean, beach and jungle amenities at our resort enables guests to connect with Mother Nature in their own personal way.”

Oceans Group International has made a number of changes to the initial resort plan that embrace this vision: the resort includes extensive undeveloped land and natural beaches accessed by footpaths; a tropical garden with over 75 different indigenous fruits and plants graces the marina village entrance; and a resort recycling program is up and running.

Construction continues at the project with emphasis on natural amenities marketed to attract travelers. Some accommodations at the resort include a completed surf and jungle hotel/hostel that targets travelers on a budget who want to access these type of adventurous amenities. The Red Frog Marina has recently opened and is located in hurricane-free Caribbean waters. There are also two new restaurants, an expansive open-air jungle lounge that features a bar, games, hammocks, movie area, and a future beach activity center and surf school.