THE LOCATION
Solarte is one of the most sought-after islands in Bocas del Toro for people who want privacy and nature while staying close to town. It remains peaceful and low-density, without traffic, nightlife, or overdevelopment. The property sits on the calm water side between Solarte and Bastimentos, giving fast and easy access to Bocas Town, Red Frog Beach, and the surrounding islands.
- 10 minutes by boat to Bocas Town (Isla Colón)
- 3 minutes to Red Frog Beach entrance
- Calm waterfront access
- Deep water suitable for mooring a sailboat
- North-east facing with morning sun and cooling breeze
- Quiet neighborhood with established private homes
THE LAND
This property has been thoughtfully developed over the years and is already producing fruit trees, perennial crops, medicinal plants. The soil has been steadily improved through composting, mulching, and long-term care, so you are stepping into fertile, living ground rather than starting from scratch.
Water flow across the land has also been carefully managed to hold moisture during the dry season while draining properly during heavy tropical rains. The property is hilly, well-drained, and has never flooded during the current owners’ 10+ years here. Looking out over the Caribbean Sea. Dolphins regularly pass through the bay below, and sloths, tropical birds are common visitors throughout the property.
- 2 hectares / 4.85 acres
- 260 ft / 79 m private waterfront
- ROP (Right of Possession) — can be titled if desired
- No property taxes while held as ROP
- Potential concession for over-water structures
- Hilly terrain with excellent drainage
- Zero flood risk
THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY FEATURES
A thriving food forest with Hundreds of grafted fruit trees with superior genetics, planted and cared for over many years. Many are rare in Panama, and many are already fruiting. The collection includes multiple varieties of mango, avocado, banana, papaya, pineapple, citrus (lemon, mandarin, more), plus mangosteen, rambutan, jackfruit, starfruit, star apple, cacao, coffee and yerba mate, plus hundreds of additional edible plants, herbs, and ornamentals.
Aquaponic System + Fish Pond
Fully operational aquaponic system stocked with koi and tilapia fish.
- Imported fish-and-plant-safe RPE liner
- 20-year lifespan (installed 2024)
- Produce clean protein and leafy greens from one circulating system
Water System — Never Runs Dry
- 48,000-liter hand-dug wetlands reservoir
- Approx. 50,000 sq ft rain catchment surface
- 5,500 liters elevated storage tanks
- Reservoir-fed tanks with pressure pump + filtration
- Reliable 24/7 water pressure
- Propane water heater
- Zero drought issues in over a decade
Power System — Runs the Homestead
- 3.5 kW solar array
- 5 kW Outback sealed inverter
- 15 kWh lithium battery bank (recently expanded)
- 5 kW inverter generator backup (rarely needed)
Connectivity
- Starlink high-speed internet
- UniFi mesh network covering most of the property
- Expansion-ready system
Animals (Optional)
Currently home to 50–60 chickens and ducks, producing eggs daily.
Owners are happy to transfer them with the sale or re-home them locally if preferred.
THE STRUCTURES
Access is via a 60-foot wooden dock, recently rebuilt using hardwood harvested from the property.
From the dock, more than 500 concrete walkway pavers connect the homes and farm structures.
Rustic, functional, climate-suited, and well-maintained.
Sleeping Structures
- Tiny House 1 — 12’ × 12’ (sleeps 2, bunk bed)
- Tiny House 2 — 8’ × 12’ (sleeps 2, queen bed)
- Tiny House 3 — 16’ × 20’ (sleeps 4, two bunk beds)
Main Buildings
- Communal Kitchen & Dining Area — 20’ × 25’
- 2 Bathrooms — 4’ × 6’ each
- 2 Showers — 4’ × 6’ each
- Utility / Wash Area — 8’ × 8’
- Greenhouse and indoor pond — 36’ × 30’
- Animal Barn — 80’ × 20.’
- Solar Room — 10’ × 9’
- Solar Panel Gazebo — 8’ × 16’
INCLUDED IN THE SALE
Move-in ready. Owners are keeping personal belongings and hand tools; nearly everything else stays.
- Two Yamaha fuel tanks
- Canvas roof
- Full solar system + 15 kWh battery bank
- 5 kW inverter generator
- Gas stove & oven
- Nearly new double-door inverter fridge/freezer
- Propane water heater + propane tanks
- Pumps, tanks, and filtration equipment
- Starlink + UniFi equipment
- BBQ smoker (propane + charcoal)
- 2-person kayak
- Tables, benches, beds, mattresses
- 50–60 birds (optional)
IDEAL FOR
- Families seeking a self-sufficient tropical base
- Off-grid buyers who want to skip years of setup
- Eco-lodge or retreat operators
- Farm-to-table lodge and restaurant
- Permaculture / regenerative education projects
- Co-living or multi-family groups
- Investors exploring subdivision potential
- Buyers comparing Bocas with Costa Rica or Belize who want something already producing
