A Publication of the Palenque Press Isle-brary of Congress Number 877-212-6253 Š2010, Isla Palenque, Chiriqui, Panama
Table of Contents This book invites you to take an explorer’s journey: one that leads to our incomparable island, allows you to experience its enchantment, and helps you envision its future. This is your guide, your travel journal to a captivating place that will continually call to you afterward. Once you’ve experienced Isla Palenque, it is forever a part of you.
The Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Follow in our footsteps as we travel to and through Panama toward Isla Palenque.
The Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Revel in a naturalist’s exploration of the wilds of Isla Palenque.
The Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 See inside the mind of the designer and the guiding principles behind the resort.
Departure & Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 We depart the island, already planning our return.
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Centuries of colonization by the Spanish, and even
it would be diversity. It’s part of the fascinating and
a brief attempt by the Scottish, further diversified
contradictory character of this country that each time
Panama’s culture. The long French and U.S. presence
you turn around, you see something new.
during the building of the Canal added their influences, as well as those of the Chinese and Afro-Caribbeans
Panama began as a land of diverse peoples, over a
who came to bend their backs to the punishing work.
million of which made up the several dozen tribes that lived here before Spanish colonization. Today, eight
Yes, dozens of indigenous tribes and hundreds of years
indigenous tribes still survive in Panama, many of them
of colonialism have made the population and culture
living much as they did thousands of years ago.
richly diverse, but that just scratches the surface.
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“At once both colonial and contemporary in mood and setting, this burgeoning city of around 750,000 people is the most sophisticated metropolis between Miami and Maracaibo.� - National Geographic
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Visitors who arrive in Panama City for the first time are
It’s unique. And its unmatched character makes its
almost always struck by two things. First, it’s a gleaming
capital city worthy of comparison to the energy of
metropolis that you would never expect to exist in
New York, the lifestyle of Miami, the sophistication of
Central America, with innumerable glass skyscrapers,
Amsterdam, and the romance of Singapore. It’s many
premier international stores like Armani, Gucci, Liz
countries in one, and it welcomes people from all over
Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger and Zara, and a thriving
the world.
nightlife. Second, there is a huge armada of ships just off the coast – and though you may be forgiven for thinking the city is under attack, in fact the ships are simply waiting to pass through the famous Panama Canal. These two observations are closely tied together, and can be explained by Panama’s privileged location as the “the crossroads of the world” that has made it a thriving center of international commerce throughout its history. Panama offers excellent medical care (Johns Hopkins manages the modern Hospital Punta Pacifica), its economy is enjoying uninterrupted sustainable growth, its democratic government is pro-business and has strong ties to the U.S., and its infrastructure is superior to any other Central American country.
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“The most varied of Panama’s provinces... plunging gorges and razorback ridges, marine wetlands and offshore isles teeming with game fish, and cool highland valleys sheltering flower gardens and coffee farms comprise a vastly diverse array of appealing options.” - National Geographic
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It’s astonishing how quickly you can go from Panama’s
zip through the tree-tops on canopy zip-lines. You can
gleaming capital city to the natural wilderness of the
visit the Ngobe Bugle tribes of indigenous Indians, and
Province of Chiriqui. No part of Panama has more
witness their way of life, which has remained largely
variety than Chiriqui, where Nature really outdoes
unchanged for thousands of years. And less than an
herself with diverse treats for the eye as well as the
hour’s drive separates the Highlands from the Gulf of
adventurous soul.
Chiriqui, where every water sport fantasy can be realized among the dozens of islands scattered throughout the
In Chiriqui, you can climb the country’s tallest point,
pristine waters of the Gulf.
Volcan Baru – a sleeping volcano 11,000 feet high; and if the weather is clear, you’ll glimpse both the Atlantic
There’s no place for boredom here. This is a land
and Pacific oceans at the same time. Exploring the cloud
with such fullness of natural bounty, such richness of
forests of the Chiriqui Highlands, you can see and taste
culture and adventure, it awakens wonder in even the
the best shade grown coffee in the world, spot the mythic
gruffest and most jaded of travelers.
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Gulf of Chiriqui – Action Hop into a boat on any point along the Chiriqui coast, and cast off into the pristine blue waters of the Pacific.
“Never mistake motion for action.” - Ernest Hemingway
The Gulf of Chiriqui, a sparkling sea dotted with lush island archipelagos, matches everyone’s ideal of a peaceful paradise. But don’t be fooled: under the surface, reefs and underwater grasslands are inhabited with colorful and majestic beings playing, mating, and engaging in the primeval fight for survival…making this small sea alive with opportunities for adventure. Well known among insiders for its fantastic water sports, the Gulf’s unspoiled and undiscovered coastal and marine environments rival the best on any of the Americas’ Pacific coasts. If you crave
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oceanic action, this is the place to be. Swim in the shallows around Islas Bolanos, snorkel with schools of giant manta rays around Islas Secas and Ladrones, discover sea turtle eggs on the beaches of Islas Paridas, spot Galapagos seals on Isla Montuoso, and hunt the black marlin at the famous Hannibal Bank. In season, you’ll find whales and dolphins playfully swimming and breeching almost everywhere. Or, pull up on the shores of one of the many uninhabited islands to swim and sun on the white, tan or zebra striped sand. Don’t be surprised if you don’t see ISH SAILF
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“Mangroves, beaches washed by high surf. Stupendous diving and fishing. Myriad emerald isles strewn like jewels in a sapphire sea.” - National Geographic on the Gulf of Chiriqui
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Marine Preserves – Rarity Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park Just moments from Isla Palenque are over three dozen islands and islets, most of them in and around the Parque Nacional Marino Golfo de Chiriqui, home to an astonishing variety of water wildlife. Its warm, protected waters are a BI-COLOR PARROT FISH
haven for multiple species of migrating whales that come to breed and calve. During migration season, families of humpbacks can be seen from almost anywhere. Isla Parida, the largest island in the marine park, has a ranger station to help protect the area’s 36,400 acres of coral reef, mangrove and marine meadow.
Isla Coiba A longer boating excursion takes you to the UNESCO World INS
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Heritage Site, Coiba National Marine Park, which boasts the second largest coral reef in the Pacific and offers the best scuba diving in Panama. Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have proclaimed Coiba an unparalleled destination for discovering new species. Its unique location protects it from the damaging winds and other effects of El Niño, making it able to sustain the uninterrupted evolution of new marine species including whale and tiger sharks, sperm whales, sea turtles, angel rays and giant schools of pelagic fish.
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“It’s hard to imagine, while snorkeling around a tropical island that’s so close to the United States, that half the animals you see are unknown to science.” - Smithsonian’s Rachel Collin on Isla Coiba
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There are still undiscovered lands… Dear Islomane
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Yours,
Ben Loomis Amble Resorts
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“I could not keep that country out of my head, and had a great mind to be upon the wing again; especially I could not resist the strong inclination I had to see my island.� _______________ - Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe
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Isla Palenque – Sanctuary ANCIENT TREES
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Tens of thousands of years ago, a series of volcanic
formation, the varied ecosystems on Isla Palenque
eruptions tore across Chiriqui, running from the
have become home to an enormous variety of flora
mainland mountains out past the continental shelf.
and fauna, including rare and ancient trees, dozens of
Extensive lava flows and the collision of tectonic
species of colorful orchids and bromeliads, multiple
plates pushed ancient geologic formations up above
tribes of howler monkeys, jungle cats, crocodiles, birds
the surface of the ocean, and created the island
and much more. Its artesian spring has supplied them
archipelago that includes Isla Palenque, the Gulf of
all with fresh water for millennia. Isla Palenque is a
Chiriqui National Park, and many other islands and
naturalist’s dream come true.
islets sprinkled throughout the Gulf of Chiriqui. And Isla Palenque has long been a sanctuary for Isla Palenque itself is 400 acres, with five miles of
humans. Recently forgotten, and unoccupied for
coast and over a mile and a half of soft zebra striped
hundreds of years now, the island’s name suggests
beaches, ranging from a large crescent shaped beach
that it was a refuge for escaped slaves during the
which forms most of the island’s southwest side to
Spanish Colonial period. Before that, and for almost
numerous secluded and hidden beaches, known
1,000 years, Isla Palenque was home to two thriving
only to those who explore the island extensively. It
pre-Columbian communities – some of the mysterious
has a delightfully varied landscape of volcanic rock
ancestors of today’s indigenous tribe of Ngobe Bugle.
outcroppings, serene coconut groves, exotic lagoons and wildlife-rich jungles. Over the millennia since its
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Mystery – Palenque Archeology Once upon a time – possibly as long as 5,000 years ago
the region began to travel to Isla Palenque. As the
– there was a small community of farming people living
island’s importance grew, it became a significant center
peacefully on Isla Palenque. This close-knit population
for commerce, negotiation and culture, enriching
grew and thrived, and they were very proud of their
its inhabitants and increasing the influence of their
island. Because of its rare beauty, it became a holy site
chief. Mysteriously, however, by the time Spanish
for sacred rituals, and over time, tribes from all over
settlers came to the area, this ancient community
the mainland visited to worship here. Around 400 AD,
had disappeared. They left behind just enough clues
a wise chief rose to power over his growing community
to allow modern archeologists to reconstruct small
of some 200 subjects. Led by this ambitious chief, the
vignettes and hazard educated guesses about their
island’s residents became savvy traders, cultivating
lives, giving us a sense of mystery and romance to carry
native palms in order to sell palm oil, palm wine and
into the new human chapter that is just beginning.
palm thatch to the visiting tribes. Soon, tribes all over
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It was a laergneter,a”ndprobably nucleated “c a paramount the seat ofa considerable chief, with Extensive trade population... re probably kept relations we les to the east, up with peopintensive ritual as well as h peoples of the relations wit st and islands. adjacent coa - 23 − Olga Linares, Archeologist Smithsonian
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Freedom – Birds and Butterflies Flight: It’s a metaphor for freedom. And the birds of the air attract our awe and our envy as they flaunt their effortlessness. They capture our imagination in poetry and song; but to see them in
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person, in their own habitat, free, gives our imagination wings of its own. Even a brief exploration of Isla Palenque reveals its immense population of exotic birds and butterflies – first seen in flits and flashes of color contrasted against the greens of the jungle foliage, and then shown in bright splendor to those with the
“I realized that if I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes.” – Charles Lindbergh
patience to seek them. Looking high up into the jungle canopy, vivid warblers, tanagers, woodpeckers, parrots and toucans perch. Browsing through mangrove lagoons, leggy spoonbills, herons and ibis feed while dozens of hummingbirds and butterflies flirt among the flowers. Perching yourself on a volcanic bluff offers not only a panoramic view of the ocean, but a sky showing off frigate birds, hawks, pelicans, boobies and caracaras. Whether Isla Palenque is their year-round home or they are visiting as part of a long and arduous migratory journey, the air is their domain, and to observe them reminds you of the wanderlust that sent you journeying in the first place.
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Intimacy – Island Inhabitants It’s a privilege to live alongside some of the rarest inhabitants of the earth, like the Howler Monkeys that live on Isla Palenque. To hear their calls to each other, watch them care for their young, and meet their eyes in steady, mutual contemplation – it changes you. It makes daily life a heightened experience, and gives you a feeling of intimacy with them and with nature. Howler Monkeys are a protected species, but you wouldn’t know it here. There are several families of them living a peaceful, domestic existence in the treetops. The island is also home to ocelots, armadillos, agouti, porcupines, iguana, frogs, and more. On Isla Palenque, these regal creatures are your neighbors, and if you are willing to look, there are constant opportunities to get to know them. BIRD OF PARADIS
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“We make our friends; we make our enemies; but God makes our next door neighbor.” - G.K. Chesterton
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“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. ” - Jacques Yves Cousteau
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Wonder – Creatures of the Sea
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Gazing into the eyes of a monkey strips away your differences and emphasizes your sameness, but a close encounter with a magnificent sea creature is like contact with an alien from another world. A humpback whale is bigger than a school bus. When it leaps out of the water and shows its formidable size, slapping the surface with a giant flipper, any pretense that we humans are masters of the universe is dispelled. The
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discovery of a nest of sea turtle hatchlings has the opposite effect: these rare and defenseless little sea monsters are born in our world, and have to run a herculean gauntlet in their first moments of birth to reach the sea or perish, heightening our sense of responsibility and protectiveness. A snorkel and a mask give one a window into this strange and beautiful underwater world. The colors and shapes, the movement and rhythm, and the danger: all contribute to our sense of wonder, and make us astronauts floating in a briny
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A Vision of Sustainability
“One thing arises from all things, and all things arise from one thing.” – Heraclitus
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MEMORANDUM TO: ISLA PALENQUE TEAM FROM: BENJAMIN A. LOOMIS, PRE SIDENT, AMBLE RESORTS RE: SUSTAINABILITY DATE: 24 SEPTEMBER 2009
Everything is connected. This deeply metaphysical idea has been with us since the dawn of thought. But it isn’t simply some vague, mystical notio n. Rather it is a genuine fact; a truth , espoused not only by the great religions, but verified repeatedly by recent advances in mainstream scien tific thought, from ecology and environmentalism, physics to biology, systems theory to chaos theory (“the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil…”). From these studies of inter connectedness one thing becomes very clear: even small decisions today can have lasting and far-reach ing consequences, both intended and unintended. Recognition of this brings a profound sense of resp onsibility, not only to our immediate surroundings, but to future generations as well. Any sincere effort at sustainable deve lopment should recognize and resp ect this interconnectedness of all things. But I think we need to go one step further: sustainable developm ent must also reflect, reveal, and even intensify these interconnectio ns, so that people can deepen their understanding of their own connectedness to it all, bringing deep er meaning and timeless perspective to the challenges of modern existence. So, do people go to islands to break
their connection to the world? Som e might have you think so. But to disconnect from the tribulations of modern life, it is in fact on an island that an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life is most easily revealed. The little connections between this stream and that lagoon, or those monkeys and these fruit trees become much more obvious and knowable in the tiny microcosm of a natural island. You become keenly aware of the crucial need to respect the existing interrelated ecologies so that life can continue to prosper. And with that awareness, your own part in the inter connectedness of all things becomes a resonant and fulfilling reality. while an island gives you the ability
This is the basis for our vision of deve lopment on Isla Palenque – a resort that reveals and celebrates connectedness – and does it in a way that ensures the island and our reso rt will remain an extraordinary place for generations to come.
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Landscape Design – Respecting the Land Isla Palenque is a singular place: pristine and
being built upon, including homes, hotel and roads.
primeval. Such a rare place is deserving of utmost
Landscaping includes indigenous plants that require
respect and calls for careful preservation. In answer
minimal watering and that harmonize with the island’s
to that call, we take the concept of low-density
ecosystems. Our organic produce farm, orchid nursery
development to an entirely new level by
and buttery garden allow us to give back to the island
letting the land lead.
by increasing populations of some of its rare treasures. Land that was previously cleared is being used for the
We are beginning by setting aside 60% of the island
highest density development, such as the hotel.
as a nature preserve, to be enjoyed as a natural retreat for residents and as home for their animal
Our mandate: to tread so lightly on the land that our
neighbors. And less than 5% of the island is actually
footprints go almost unnoticed.
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Architecture – Responding to the Site Responsiveness is the key to creating architecture that is sensitive to the needs of both land and people. It means positioning each building individually, making the minute adjustments that allow them to catch that perfect midday breeze or preserve an ancient tree. This careful attention allows for the ventilation and shading that make outdoor living enjoyable and reduces energy needs, allowing our on-site renewable energy generation to supply a higher percentage of our total energy usage. Being responsive also means being awake to the history and traditions of the land, honoring thousands of years of indigenous building techniques by using them to inspire us. The result is a modern interpretation of how to live in harmony with your surroundings, so you can shut off the air conditioning, fold away your walls and really immerse yourself in nature.
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Homes – Three Island Lifestyles Casitas A private refuge at your favorite exotic hotel Casitas are sophisticated, semi-detached homes effortlessly integrated with the hotel and its luxurious amenities. Owning a Casita will feel like having your own deluxe suite at your favorite boutique hotel always reserved for you.
Canopy Homes Your childhood fantasy tree-house, realized with grown-up sophistication Canopy Homes are a chic interpretation of secluded jungle living. Perched in the treetops, you’ll have a monkey’s-eye-view of life in the forest canopy and of the stunning ocean beyond. The forest floor remains virtually untouched by your home suspended above it, as the land’s natural slope minimizes the need for stairs. The Canopy Home allows you to regain the wonder-filled, carefree life you once had in your childhood tree-house.
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Villa Estates Your secluded tropical estate; a magnificent legacy to be shared The ease and romance of a colonial manse, completely deconstructed to embrace a profound relationship with nature – there has never been anything quite like our Villa Estates. Inhabiting individual private lots where the jungle meets the coast, each one is intimately connected to its unique surroundings and carefully placed to integrate trees and boulders, capture breezes and celebrate fabulous ocean views, creating an unparalleled sense of immersion-in-nature. And no two Villa Estates are alike: in addition to being individually sited by our architects, homeowners can meet with designers to customize elements of their home to fit their lifestyle.
Amenities Quality and service in the midst of the tropical jungle All our sophisticated island homes are upscale products with highquality finishes and exemplary design standards, such as bamboo floors and decks, hardwood cabinets and stone counters, and American brand fixtures and appliances. Homeowners will have access to the hotel’s superlative service, through dedicated butlers and cooks as well as cleaning, laundry, shopping and delivery services.
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View from East Cove
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Restaurant Terrace View
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Boutique Hotel
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“When you leave a country, you leave behind something of your heart.” – Belgian Proverb
Departure Thanks for coming along on the journey. We invite you to take your own expedition to Isla Palenque. Contact us to arrange it. We know you’ll want to return time and time again.
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Sources and Suggested Reading Adaptive Radiations in Prehistoric Panama by Olga F. Linares and Anthony J. Ranere Ancient Art of the Province of Chiriqui, Colombia by William H. Holmes Arboles y Arbustos de Panama (Trees and Shrubs of Panama) by Luis G. Carrasquilla R. A Bird-Finding Guide to Panama by George R. Angehr, Dodge Engleman, and Lorna Engleman The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs by Ulrich Keller Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart Design with Nature by Ian L. McHarg Eco-Resorts: Planning and Design for the Tropics by Zbigniew Bromberek A Guide to the Birds of Panama by Robert A. Ridgely and John A. Gwynne National Geographic Traveler: Panama by Christopher P. Baker Panama Guides by Rainforest Publications The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough Pre-Columbian Designs from Panama by Samuel Kirkland Lothrop Reflections on a Marine Venus by Lawrence Durrell Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Searching for Crusoe: A Journey Among the Last Real Islands by Thurston Clarke Smithsonian Contributions to Anthropology, Volume 8; Cultural Chronology of the Gulf of Chiriqui, Panama by Olga Linares de Sapir
Smithsonian Scientists Discover New Marine Species in Eastern Pacific by Beth Keller Stay Cool: a Design Guide for the Built Environment in Hot Climates by Holger Koch-Nielsen Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss The Tempest by William Shakespeare Theodore Roosevelt’s Letters to his Children by Theodore Roosevelt Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Vagabond Journey Daily Travel Magazine by Wade Shepard
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