Al Natural Beach Paradise Eco Lodge spreads over 7.321 ha and 337 m of rare, leeward white-sand beach facing the calm waters of Punta Vieja—one of the few swimmable beaches in all of Bocas del Toro. Established in 2001, the lodge blends indigenous craftsmanship, off-grid engineering, and French-inspired cuisine into one of the archipelago’s most successful eco-retreats.
The Al Natural Paradise Eco Lodge is comprised of the following buildings:
- seven open-air beach bungalows on stilts with king and queen bed configurations/ Each bungalow has its own silent fan, ocean-view veranda and ensuite bathroom with hot-water shower.
- A two-storey restaurant & bar which seats up to 50 guests, with a commercial kitchen, three storerooms, and a multipurpose upper level for yoga, library, or overflow dining.
- One staff bungalow
- 1 beachfront manager’s house with three bedrooms, two baths, and 80 m² covered terrace.
THE PROPERTY
• 7.321 ha total; 5.8 ha in final titling phase (exceptionally rare in Bocas)
• 337 m protected beach with year-round calm swimming
• Borders Bastimentos National Marine Park; pristine reef 80 m offshore
• Private arrival dock (26 m) under long-term maritime concession
• Staff village & utility compound discreetly tucked in jungle backdrop
THE COMMUNITY
Punta Vieja is the exclusive, off-grid enclave of Isla Bastimentos—30 min by boat from Bocas Town and airport, 10 min to Red Frog Beach, direct line to Zapatilla Islands. Two high-end eco-lodges next door validate the area’s luxury market and cooperative conservation ethos.
OFF GRID SYSTEMS
- Seven independent solar arrays (46 panels, 28 batteries, 3 inverters)
• Rain- and well-water system: 6×1100 gal tanks + 300/600 gal tower tanks, propane hot-water heaters, dual pumps
• Back-up generator, tool shop, and secure storage compound
EXTRAS
• Highly trained indigenous staff (willing to remain)
• 3 motorboats, 5 kayaks, 4 paddleboards, snorkel & dive gear, PADI dive center
• Active marketing platform, 400 TripAdvisor reviews (300 “excellent”), avg. 70 % occupancy high season
• Professional valuation: US $4.25 M
• Open land behind the lodge suitable for jungle cabanas or manager housing; over-water bungalow expansion possible under concession
• Sale can include fully titled or Right-of-Possession structure to suit buyer
THE DREAM
Own one of Bocas del Toro’s iconic eco-hotels: harvest stellar reviews, add jungle cabanas or over-water suites, or preserve this irreplaceable stretch of calm Caribbean shoreline exactly as it is—an authentic, profitable, and sustainable paradise.
