
Walking and birding in the tea mangroves around Isla Simca is one of our guests’ greatest pleasures.
The rare and tranquil ecosystem provides extraordinary sightings and photography opportunities.
The rare and tranquil ecosystem provides extraordinary sightings and photography opportunities.

Panama is a mecca for Humpback whales, the only place in the world where
Humpbacks migrate from both north and south to breed and give birth.
Humpbacks migrate from both north and south to breed and give birth.

Small islands by Isla Simca provide fabulous snorkeling opportunities in the clear, azure waters.

Liana vines are fascinating subject matter for the amateur and advanced nature lover and photographer.

The many nearby mangroves can be easily accessed by sea kayak which, in high tides,
allow kayakers to get way into the jungle and its wildlife.
allow kayakers to get way into the jungle and its wildlife.

Many species of rare orchids are found both on the island and nearby mainland throughout the year.

The sense of being distant from all civilization, along with the silence and
untouched natural beauty, constitutes a spiritually rich experience.
untouched natural beauty, constitutes a spiritually rich experience.

Isla Simca’s owner created a world-class laboratory right on the island,
where local and international scientific organizations are invited for temporary residence and exploration.
where local and international scientific organizations are invited for temporary residence and exploration.

The lush Panamanian jungle canopy is teeming with flora and fauna.

Beaches can take on my forms, never stationary for long they are always moving …
Probably no other island vacation retreat as close to both New York and Los Angeles feels so far away or has such remarkable wildlife. There are rare bird species, howler monkeys, friendly large
iguanas and white-tailed deer. Whether you are enjoying the miles of trails on your all-terrain vehicle, taking an early morning guided jungle walk, or kayaking into the dense mangroves, you are
bound to be treated to sightings of rare wildlife.