On your Panama adventure vacation, what do you expect from the lodging you chose? Do you want a main building with lodging in several private buildings? Do you want everything consolidated under one roof? Do you want to be right on the beach or do you want to have access to both beach and jungle? Do you want creature comforts inside or do you want to be in the open air? Do you want to lie in your bed and be able to check out a breath taking view?
Here on these Panama Islands there are several options for both the adventure traveler and the traveler seeking rest and relaxation.
Isla Colon which is the main island in the archipelago has mainly small hotels and hostels. About half of the smaller hotels have air conditioning and the other half have ceiling fans for ventilation. Most of these hotels have on demand hot water heaters which is as it sounds. Water heated upon demand and in some instances right at the shower head. A few of the hotels have beds with orthopedic mattresses. Isla Colon has quite a few restaurants and bars for its nightlife. Most excursions leave Isla Colon and head toward the outer islands.
Isla Carenero is about a two minute boat ride from Isla Colon. It has a few small accommodations which are similar to those found on Isla Colon. There are a few restaurants on Isla Carenero. It is possible to get to and from Isla Colon at night up until about 9:00 pm.
I will tell you more about the other islands tomorrow.
