
Tranquilo Bay received a 2013 Travelers’ Choice Award from the TripAdvisor community. This places Tranquilo Bay in the top one percent of all accommodations listed on TripAdvisor.
Owner-Operated
Tranquilo Bay is an owner-operated eco lodge. One or more of the owners is always on site managing the facility. We try to exceed your expectations each day of your stay with us.
Deluxe Cabanas
The interior of each of our six cabanas is tastefully and comfortably appointed with air-conditioning, local hardwoods, tile floors, fine linens and a calming color palette.
Family Friendly
Guests feel like part of the family at Tranquilo Bay. The owners live on site with their families, so we are skilled in making your family welcome and comfortable.
Bocas Canopy Tower
Our latest adventure soars 100’ above sea level; bringing you to the top of the jungle canopy for a panoramic view. The bird watching, wildlife and photo opportunities from this vantage point are truly sublime.
Birding Panama
Tranquilo Bay has listed over 180 species of birds on-sight and over 400 from our bird watching excursions.
Our guides are passionate about observing wildlife, excellent at spotting and identification.
Our guides are passionate about observing wildlife, excellent at spotting and identification.
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A 3-toed sloth baby clinging to its mother, a troop of capuchin monkeys, a hummingbird in its nest, green iquanas, brilliantly-colored ‘mini’ frogs, and even upside-down jellyfish — we saw it all at Tranquilo Bay! For a wildlife, rainforest and ocean experience all rolled into one, nothing can match Tranquilo Bay. The whole staff, including expert guides, will insure that you have the best time while enjoying a beautiful tropical environment and delicious food!
Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus Colombus Zoo | Host, Jack Hanna’s “Into the Wild” & “Wild Countdown”
Tranquilo Bay’s two most overlooked features are its amazing location and superior facilities. Situated on 200 heavily forested acres of Panama’s Western Caribbean Coast and surrounded by three distinct ecosystems, biodiversity and wildlife thrive. If you are into eco-adventures such as birding and wildlife watching, hiking, snorkeling the coral reef, kayaking or forest ecology, be prepared for the experience of a lifetime. Your deluxe cabana is the perfect exploration base camp; from here, there are days worth of excursions to keep you enveloped in the forest and ocean.
Tranquilo Bay is your home base for your Panama vacation. We help our guests with their trip planning and logistics within Panama prior to their arrival. Tranquilo Bay provides you with six deluxe air-conditioned cabanas, beautiful views, eco tours, personal attention and fine cuisine for your family vacation. Tranquilo Bay is family friendly. It is perfect for the avid adventurer, families, and couples as well as those looking to get away from “real” life for a few days.
Our owner-operated eco lodge is located inside the rainforest overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the beautiful Panamanian jungle. We are adjacent to Bastimentos National Marine Park. This park covers a large portion of the archipelago of Bocas del Toro and is home to a variety of ecosystems which thrive at or around sea level. Our central location within the archipelago of Bocas del Toro allows you to explore some of the most biologically diverse areas of Panama and Central America.
Bocas del Toro, Panama includes an archipelago of some 68 tropical islands which are excellent for beach combing, birding and exploring. Around the many reefs and lagoons, you may fish, snorkel and surf. There are also beautiful spots perfect for laying back and letting the cool ocean breeze wash over you. Bocas del Toro, Panama, and Tranquilo Bay have a lot to offer you. We look forward to having you and your party spend some time with us in paradise.
Phone
(713) 589-6952 (USA)
(507) 838-0021 (Panama)
(713) 589-6952 (USA)
(507) 838-0021 (Panama)
Email
info @ tranquilobay.com
info @ tranquilobay.com
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Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro, Panama includes an archipelago of some 68 tropical islands which are excellent for beach combing, birding and exploring. Around the many reefs and lagoons, you may fish, snorkel and surf.
Panama Vacation
We can help you make arrangements for your entire Panama vacation including ground transportation in the city, lodging reservations throughout the country and domestic airfare ticketing.
Intimate Nature
Our nature preserve encompasses 200 plus acres and over a kilometer of Caribbean coastline. Over 75% of the preserve has been left in its natural state.
Eco Adventures
Our biologist guides use hiking, kayaking and snorkeling to explore the diverse range of habitats in the area. All of our excursions tread lightly on the area's natural resources.
Bocas del Toro Hotel
Tranquilo Bay is an owner-operated, family-friendly eco lodge and hotel located on 200 plus acres in the rainforest adjacent to the Caribbean Sea and a national park. We offer deluxe accommodations, delicious meals, first-world facilities, naturalist guided adventure tours, and trip planning assistance in Bocas del Toro, Panama, Central America for your vacation.
Tour Operator
All excursions depart directly from our comfortable facility where our staff will handle the preparation of everything you need for a comfortable and interesting experience.
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