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Ordovician Beach Resort has opened on Isla Grande in Panama, featuring 47 rooms
Ordovician Beach Resort has officially opened on Isla Grande, located within Panama’s Portobelo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The resort comprises 47 rooms and is situated on Panama’s northern Caribbean coast. It is the only resort in the area with a private beach and offers overwater bungalows with direct ocean access.
The property, previously known as Bananas Village Resort, underwent a complete reconstruction. The development was executed using 95 percent local labor, involving more than 300 full-time staff during the construction phase. The resort now employs over 100 full-time staff, many of whom are from surrounding communities.
Ordovician Beach Resort provides access to nearby islands and offers curated day trips to the San Blas Islands. The resort features a new on-site helipad for private helicopter service and boat transfers for VIP arrivals.
The resort includes a garden-to-table culinary program led by Executive Chef Stiven Hernandez. The program emphasizes the use of locally grown produce, with more than 90 percent of the ingredients sourced from the resort’s organic garden. Dining options at the resort include The Shell Bistro, El Acuario, and Rick’s Café Americain.
Wellness facilities at the resort include an overwater yoga studio, sauna, and personalized spa treatments. The resort also offers various activities such as snorkeling, island-hopping, and guided tours of historical sites, including the Portobelo Spanish Fort.
A dive center is scheduled to open in September 2025, specializing in warm-water dives with excursions to coral reefs, caves, and historic shipwrecks.
The resort plans to launch a foundation to support education, infrastructure, and wellness initiatives in nearby communities. Plans include building a school and sports complex to support local youth development.
Ordovician Beach Resort aims to attract attention to the Costa Arriba region of Colón, which remains less explored compared to other parts of Panama. The resort’s development is part of a broader effort to enhance the region’s appeal to travelers.
