Entire Campsite
Camping at Casa Tortuga on Gobernadora Island.
Isla Gobernadora, Montijo, PA
6 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom
Vegetarian Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Ben
Panama · Joined March 2018
Born in London, England. I left as a teenager to dive and travel the world in 2002. Best move ever. I work with Parley for the Oceans in cleaning our beaches and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in protecting marine life. I am the founder of TheOtherPanama.com and the author of the book, TheDetour-TurningTheTide. I am a junk food Vegan and a lover of good rum and cold beer.
My Lifestyle
Plant based diet with the rare egg from the neighbours chickens thrown in.
Fun Facts About Me
Iv been to 75 + countries I have done 5 campaigns for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, including in Antarctica. I have made more then 4000 dives. I like being underwater more then being anywhere on land.
Hobbies & Interests
Diving Conservation Travel V Pizza Making Rum and Beer tasting
Favorite Quote
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. M.Mead
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Stove
Coffee / tea
Vegan breakfast
Vegan snacks
Cookware
Large salad bowls
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Garden
Kitchen
Library
Laundry – washer
Meditation / yoga space
Beach access
Scenic views
Hiking trails
Mountain views
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Transportation
Tour Guide
As our accommodation is owned by Ben who is the founder of theotherpanama.com anything you see on that website can also be arranged from the island.
Overview
Capacity
6 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegetarian
Minimum stay
4 nights
Check-in
Flexible
Booking window
6 months
Weekly discount
10% off (7+ nights)
Monthly discount
20% off (28+ nights)
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
Single
1 bed
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
We are remote and not so easy to get to but that's what makes the place special and relatively untouched. The island is peaceful, with no white noise, full of butterflies and hummingbirds and fresh air. The lack of electricity means there is near zero light pollution and the night sky a "Dark Sky Location", and the stars at night so clear, to watch the shooting stars.
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Location
Isla Gobernadora, Montijo, PA
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
We have around 2 hectares of land on the island of Isla Gobernadora, which is located 30 mins from Santa Catalina. On one side of the island we have the main house (Casa Tortuga) where the bathroom and kitchen is shared between those in the cabin, and those camping. Where we are located is on a big hill with both a view of the sea and the mountain and a 5 min walk along the beach to the small village on the island. where there are two small shops that each contain what you can see behind the counter on a couple of shelves that sell the basic essentials. Our land on the other side of the island is beach front, with a fresh water creek running through it's heart and a white sand beach in front. Here the land is still wild and great for overnight stays camping, and bonfires, especially as it's faces west and therefore the most spectacular sunsets. There is no grid power on the island or roads and we hope it stays that way. The main house runs of solar and water comes from a well. Ben the host also runs TheOtherPanama.com, so dive trips, snorkel trips and whale watching can all be organised from here. Locally or to Coiba National Park. Kayak and Paddle Boards rentals, PADI Dive courses etc
The space
We have a 6 person tent and a couple of 2 person tents available. Soft mattresses, sheets and pillows are provided. Bathrooms are shared. Guests are free to wander and relax throughout the property.
The kitchen
Our kitchen is basic and without any electrical appliances other then the blender as we run off solar energy. The fridge and freezer runs of gas as does the stove and oven. Guests are welcome to eat all the fruit growing in the garden apart from the last fruit on each tree.
Other things to note
We do not have WiFi but phone signal can be found on the top of our hill.
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
First aid kit
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Moderate
Cancel up to 5 days before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Not suitable for children (2-12 years)
Not suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Companion animals allowed
Parties and events allowed
Smoking allowed
Long-term stays allowed
Vegetarian cooking / food storage allowed