Top Panama All-Inclusive Resort to Reopen

By: Dana Niland - October 26th, 2021

One of the top all-inclusive destinations in Panama is set to reopen on Nov. 19.

Islas Secas, which is actually comprised of 14 privately-owned islands in the Gulf of Chiriqui, has a total of four Casita sites and three clamping-style tenting casitas.

The property can sleep a total of 24 guests.

It’s completely off the grid, set 33 nautical miles from the nearest town.

Each casita has its own outdoor deck, plunge pool and thatched-roof cabana.

For more, visit Islas Secas.

— CJ

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