Hotels · Bocas Del Toro, Isla Frangipani, Panama
NAYARA Bocas del Toro
BOCAS DEL TORO, ISLA FRANGIPANI, PANAMA
Our take
Overwater bungalows, private plunge pools, and Chef Archbold's locally sourced kitchen — Isla Frangipani rewards the traveler who came to disappear, not to be seen. This is genuine jungle-and-sea isolation, and it wears it honestly. If your idea of a perfect evening involves a cocktail bar crawl or a spa circuit, rebook somewhere else entirely. But if two people, open water beneath the floorboards, and food that actually tastes like Panama sounds like enough — it's more than enough.
Notable Features
- Overwater bungalows with private plunge pools
- Sustainably sourced local cuisine by Chef Joseph Archbold
💡 Insider Tip
"Book a tour with a local guide to explore the less-visited parts of the archipelago for an authentic cultural experience."
Overview
Our story is about stunning natural beauty, intimate spaces and connecting with nature. Our mission is to offer you an authentic, warm, and extraordinary service and share the magic of our archipelago with you. We take pride in our natural and cultural richness and on being environmentally and socially responsible in everything we do.
Our staff is the very soul of Nayara. Our outstanding local men and women embody our internal mission of “heartfelt hospitality;” they all feel proud to work here, and to show Panama to our guests through their own eyes.
Our kitchens are driven by the mission to offer sustainable and healthy food that uses local and seasonally available products while supporting local farmers and producers. The aim is to get to “zero kilometers” of distance between our produce and our kitchen.
Executive Chef Joseph Archbold – a Bocas Del Toro native and rising star – is known for bringing culinary excellence to the islands from his experience abroad. Chef Archbold studied with Le Cordon Bleu in Panama at La Universidad Interamericana before furthering his experience in Michelin Star restaurants like Le Grand Vefour with Chef Guy Martin in Paris.
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