Lodging on Isla Grande
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Of all the quick trips from Panama City, Panama, Isla Grande is my favorite. Isla Grande is 2 hours, instead of the 1 hour trip to the Royal Decameron, Playa Blanca, Coronado or Punta Barco. It also includes a long and bumpy ride down the last stretch of road into the parking lot at the marina, but I think it’s worth it.
You’ll find crisp, clean water, wonderful people and some great restaurants, bars, hotels and resorts. At Banana’s, you’ve got bargain style resort life with amenities that include kayaks, a small bar and a small and not so clean beach. But if you’re traveling on a budget, it’s a good place to stay that gives you access to Isla Grande and Portobelo.
There are also several other hotels on Isla Grande. One is Sister Moon and another is Hotel Isla Grande, they’re both clean, comfortable stays with hot water, but Bananas Village Resort excels by also having a much better view and being further removed from the noise of the parties that can sometimes go on late into the night.
You can find some great scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and sightseeing in Isla Grande. There’s also surfing, but it’s a short, close out, reef break that I’m not fond of, though there are locals that love it. For the best surfing in Panama, I suggest Bocas Del Toro.
