Experience something a little different. La Loma is a working butterfly farm that also accepts a small number of overnight guests.

If you want to escape everyday life, relax in comfort in a hillside rancho overlooking a secluded bay, participate in tropical farm life or engage in a range of activities designed to bring you closer to the natural environment and local communities of this spectacular island, La Loma is for you.

La Loma's 23 hectares stretch up from the mangroves of Bahia Honda, through tropical forest, groves of cacao (chocolate), banana, and coconut to one of the highest points on Bastimentos Island. Accessible only by boat, La Loma offers peaceful isolation from the bustle of Bocas town. The land borders the spectacular National Marine Park and idyllic white sand beaches are only a 5-minute boat journey away.

Cool fresh water creeks run throughout La Loma and rock pools form natural Jacuzzis. Our canopy tree house provides the perfect bird watching site and lush, nectar-rich gardens attract hundreds of butterflies.

We are passionate about the natural environment and committed to responsible travel. This has guided all we do at La Loma. By opening up our farm to only a small number of guests we offer a unique, personalized experience whilst minimizing the impact on this magnificent natural environment.

Staying at La Loma will give you a firsthand view of life on a tropical farm, a unique and intimate experience whether you choose to relax in your hammock as Blue Morpho butterflies drift by or participate in farm activities.

We've built only 3 ranchos each nestled in a private location surrounded by verdant jungle. Using indigenous Ngobe Indian architecture as inspiration, we've created beautifully simple and comfortable retreats. Designed for two, each rancho has a private bathroom with hot water shower and furniture crafted from local materials.

Naturally fallen trees and sustainably harvested lumber have been used to build our structures. There are no TVs or air conditioners at La Loma, only the sounds of the jungle, cool breezes from the bay and binoculars to watch life in the treetops

You'll need to be fairly fit to stay at La Loma. Two of our three ranchos are accessed by a moderately steep 5 - 7 minute climb. The views that you'll be rewarded with are worth the exertion.