Set within a 200-acre private rainforest reserve with six secluded beaches, Selva Terra offers something increasingly rare: space to disappear. With just nine Ocean Casitas and two expansive villas, the resort accommodates a maximum of 30 guests.
The Selva Terra Experience
Selva Terra Island Resort is a private island resort in Panama’s Gulf of Chiriquí, set across nearly 200 acres of protected rainforest. With just 9 private oceanfront casitas and 2 expansive villas, six secluded beaches and a maximum capacity of 30 guests, the resort combines privacy, marine exploration, rainforest adventures, wellness and regenerative hospitality.
A Sense of
Space & Seclusion
Private Nature Reserve
Bespoke Itineraries
No two stays are Selva Terra are the same. From ocean adventures to rainforest exploration and restorative moments, our concierge team quietly shapes each day around your interests and pace.
The Reserve
Within the reserve, guests can explore rainforest trails, secluded beaches, mangroves, tidal landscapes and hidden coves — with the freedom to experience the island at their own pace.
Rainforest Exploration
Explore Selva Terra’s protected rainforest along nature trails at your own pace, or join a guided walk to discover the island’s wildlife, including its resident howler monkeys and tropical birdlife.
Six Secluded Beaches
Two of our six secluded sandy beaches lie on the resort, just a short walk from the accommodations, with soft sand and calm, swimmable waters. The others are accesible via the reserve’s nature trails or kayak.
Marine Adventures
in the Gulf of Chiriqui
Explore the waters of the Gulf of Chiriquí with Selva Terra’s private fleet of 13 boats, each suited to different outings. Marine excursions at Selva Terra include: snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, surfing, towing sports, kayaking tours and mangrove exploration, paddleboarding, island hopping, sunset cruises, and whale watching excursions in the Gulf.
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Explore the Gulf's underwater landscapes with Selva Terra's NAUI dive center, offering private dive excursions tailored to conditions and experience.
Private boat Excursions
Discover the Gulf of Chiriquí's remote islands and secluded beaches, set out in search of humpback whales during migration season, or cruise into the evening for a private sunset cruise.
Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Explore quiet coves, beaches and mangroves at your own pace by kayak or SUP.
Surfing & Watersports
Head to the resort surf break, a sandy-bottom point break suited to beginner and intermediate surfers. Towing sports including surf skis and wakeboards are also available to experienced riders.
Sportfishing
Explore the Gulf's renowned offshore and inshore fishing grounds aboard Selva Terra's elite private fishing fleet.
Wellness & Restoration
Wellness at Selva Terra is woven into the rhythm of island life. Daily wellness programming invites guests to slow down, reconnect and restore, with experiences shaped by the natural surroundings and the pace of each day.
Yoga, Meditation and Sound Journeys
Join daily yoga, meditation or sound bath, from energizing morning practices to deeply restorative sessions each designed to encourage presence, balance and renewal.
Cielo Spa
Cross a hanging bridge through the rainforest to Cielo Spa, set apart on its own private islet. Here, spa treatments take place in a setting of complete seclusion, where the journey to the spa becomes part of the ritual itself.
The Regenerative Farm
Foraging Tours
Visit Selva Terra’s regenerative farm and experience the island through its ingredients. Guests can forage seasonal produce directly from the farm, followed by a tasting experience that brings the freshly gathered ingredients to life.
Island Dining
Breakfast and lunch are served à la carte, while dinner unfolds as a four-course tasting menu shaped around your preferences, the day’s harvest and the freshest Pacific ingredients.
The Atelier
Discover craftsmanship through the art of pottery by shaping their own piece or glazing a keepsake to take home as a lasting memory of their time at Selva Terra. The same studio creates the handcrafted ceramics used throughout our restaurant, bringing a deeper connection between the creative process, the dining experience, and the island itself.
Concierge services
Ease into
Island Time
Let your journey at Selva Terra unfold with ease. Our dedicated concierge team will shape your ideal island experience, bespoke to you — where every detail is intentional, and each day feels uniquely yours.
Email info@selvaterraresort.com for more information on our exclusive travel experiences.