Suspended between crystal waters, unoccupied islands and endless skies, Dad Ibe Lodge is nestled in a beautiful island covered with white sand and a majestic sea view. Incomparable in its balance of authenticity, Dad Ibe lodge offers a unique combination of Kuna tradition and great comfort, with the peace and calmness of the surroundings, in the privacy you are looking for.

Come and enjoy the gentle beautify and welcoming spirit of the Dad Ibe lodge Island. With your family, kids or couple.

Stay in your own private island, which invites you to swim and to see all types of sea life as lobsters, octopus, spider crab and fish. Dad Ibe is a small lodge which has 3 bungalows over the sea for travelers that seek for a comfortable  and pleasant lodging  with  personal treatment in a indigenous environment, with a private beach and island.

Read a book while you relax, hear natural sounds and visit the Kuna Community to buy the famous and International  “Molas” and learn a little more about Kuna traditions.

Location

Dad Ibe Cabins are located on a private Island with the same name. 8 minutes on boat from the Ailigandi community, district number 2 and 10 minutes from the airport of Mamitupu or Achutupu on Air Panamá or Aeroperlas. Once you arrive to the Airstrip, hotel personnel will be there waiting for you. The travel to the lodge takes about 10 to 15 minutes by boat

For more information on how to get there, view our article “How to get to the San Blas Archipelago”

Local Area

Dad Ibe lodge is one of the newest and original Lodge in the Kuna Yala Research area. Builded in the center area of San Blas, the hotel offers an unsurpassed view of the Caribbean Sea from all the sides of the Island and also a view of Panama’s Caribbean Mainland and Mountains.

Dad Ibe lodge is builded in one of the 365 islands that forms the Kuna Yala Territory.  Nearby the lodge  island there are two other small islands (both of them uninhabited).

The Kuna Yala territory is a band of rainforest that extends for 125 miles along the Caribbean coast  between Panama City and  the City of Colon.

Restaurant

Drawing inspiration from a rich island bounty and the abundance of the sea, the hotel is pleased to offer a range of dining  options that celebrate the unique flavors of Kuna´s food. Every meal is a feast for your senses.

The restaurant is located over the water  with an excellent view of the Caribbean Sea,  the mountains and others islands surrounding Dad Ibe Lodge .  Dad Ibe Restaurant offers a variety of both local and tropical food and  beverages. Especially if you are looking for sea food, this is the place that you want.

Fresh fish, lobsters or the  Special King Crab. You can only find This King Crab in the Caribbean side of Panama. This crab is not available in any another  part of the Atlantic Ocean.

This relaxed beach restaurant is reminiscent of a traditional Kuna village. It proposes romantic lunches as well as relaxed dinners.

Bungalows

Dad Ibe lodg offers three cabins  in the Island. Offering an important privacy for our guests.

Dad Ibe lodge offers a variety of beautiful, spacious, decorator-appointed luxury beachfront cabins with the pleasures and comforts of home.

The view from the balcony is spectacular , a sea view and the Panama Caribbean mountains side.  The Windows open to island breezes, sea and natural coconut palms and the sparkling turquoise Caribbean Sea.

Each cabin has is own private bathroom, featuring all the amenities necessary.  Cabins have their own hammocks available  in front of the cabin facing the island or in the balcony, facing the ocean.  You really wont need air-conditioned cabins, because there is a wonderful breeze in the island night every day.  An important thing is that there is no mosquito in the Island, never during the 365 days of the year.

Price is per person, per night.

Prices include:

• Lodging
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner (which depends on the catch of the day)
• Tours with guides
• Transfers from the airport of Achutupu  o Mamitupu – Dad Ibe Lodge
• Kuna territory taxes

Lobster has an additional cost, unless clients stay for more than 3 nights, then it is free.

Activities

Know the distinctive Caribbean jungle vegetation located in the Kuna Area, including trees, birds and forest.

Visit surrounding unoccupied islands, where you can sit, relax and have  for a good time in an island just for you.

Visit to the Kuna Indians Community of Ailigandi. One of the most historic Kuna village where the Kuna Revolution was held. View the Kuna Museum (entrance cost of $1) and enjoy the hospitality of the Ailigandi Kuna Citizens.

If you like to explore. The lodge is located near Ailigandi, which means ” Mangrove land” in Kuna Language.  You can distinguish different types of mangrove. And it is preserve because it is the area where many animals, as larvae are reproduced and protected by the mangrove’s roots.

Tours are subject to weather conditions and the physical conditions of guests. In the island you can get local beers, white and red wine, sodas, bottle water, rum and whiskey. Snorkeling gear is rented for $8.

The tours activities that you can get include:

Ailigandi The community has a rich living culture, a museum, a Regional Hospital and various tourist spots:

Naka River and Beach: Located about 15 minutes of the Dad Ibe Lodge, is on the coast and from there begins the mouth of the Naka River. Guests can swim in the sea and fresh water from the Naka River.

Fishing and Snorkeling: Around the Dad Ibe Lodge you can snorkel and fish because of its clear waters, making the perfect destination.

Ogob Wili: Located about 12 minutes of Dad Ibe Lodge, you can go swimming in the sea in an area with white sand isle in the middle of the sea, when you see this you will believe that you are in a pool!

Cemetery and Primary Forest Observation: the community in the mainland farms growing rice, pineapples, you can also visit waterfalls and caves and explore the nature of the area.

Ailigandi Community: We will give you a tour to show you the lifestyle of the Kuna culture, shop for crafts, take a tour of the common houses, where they can observe Kuna Library with books and legends of their culture.

Special Services.

• Kuna Dance U.S. $ 45.00 * price varies by group
• Kuna style marriage proposals
• Honeymoon Packages
• Visit the community healers to observe and learn about the Kuna medicinal plants traditions
• Celebrations of birthdays and anniversaries

Special Dates in the Kuna Region

• Kuna Carnivals: 19, 20, February 21, Kuna celebrations in the Town of Ailigandi the Kuna Revolution of 1925: corn, beer, celebration of puberty for a girl from the town
• August 5: Celebration of puberty of a girl to honor the great Kuna Cacique Simral Colman.
• Month of October: Ask about discounts for Anniversary.

Reserve this hotel: info@panamatravelgroup.com

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