 Isla Solarte, a
special place to "get away from it all", is located
about one mile by water to the east of the popular town of
Bocas del Toro. The boat taxi from Bocas is about a 3-5 minute
trip. "Bocas Town" is the capitol city of the province
in which Isla Solarte is located. Convenient also to Costa
Rica; just 20 miles south of Costa Rica's Atlantic border.
Isla Solarte is approximately three miles long and less than
a half mile across at its widest point.
It is located at 8 1/2 degrees latitude, which places it south
of the hurricane belt. Isla Bastimentos protects Isla Solarte
from the open Caribbean. The climate largely resembles that
of the Hawaiian Islands, with an average air temperature in
the low 80 degrees...which matches the temperature of the
surrounding water. Isla Solarte experiences approximately
100 inches of rain per year, mostly at night with occasional
short showers seen during the day...again, much like Hawaii.
This accounts for the lush, green vegetation seen on Isla
Solarte throughout the year.
 Isla
Solarte is part of an archipelago that finds it's beginnings
at Costa Rica's border and stretches over 100 miles in length
along Panama's coastline. The surrounding area is largely
undeveloped, with Bocas del Toro being the center of trade
and cultural activities in the area.
 Isla
Solarte is home to a small community of local Indian as well
as our Inn. They have a school in the village that teaches
about 50 children of various ages. The people of the village
make there living fishing the waters around the island and
supply our Inn with fish and lobster for our guests. The local
people also gather fruits and vegetables from the rain forest
such as limes, mangos, Guava, mandarins, breadfruit, coconuts
and a variety of medicinal herbs. They can teach a visitor
a lot about the surrounding jungle and sea. Some of the craftsmen
who built the Inn were locals from the village who were trained
on our project. They are beautiful, happy people and good
neighbors and friends to the Inn.
Solarte is a quiet place. It is the perfect place to enjoy
the sites and sounds of a tropical rain forest or enjoy the
under water world of the coral that surrounds Solarte.
Hiking is a great
way to spend the day on Isla Solarte. Offering many walking
and hiking adventures for a "rain forest experience"
plus unbelievable views by land. Bring your camera so you
won't forget the gorgeous colours of the tropical butterflies,
flowers and plants.
Back at Solarte
Inn ..... a place to retreat from the excitement of a fun
filled day of activities. Enjoy a happy hour and relaxation
with a family style carribean dinner or jazzy evening
with many awesome choices for dining and dancing in
the charismatic town of Bocas.
The hosts have many
suggestions for special places and points of interest to visit
while staying at the Solarte del Caribe Inn. We can arrange
tours and boat trips to any of these sites, plus pack lunches
and your choice of beverages, and you will not "Have
to worry about a thing....."
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