THE COMMUNITY

Loma Partida is a community in the outskirts of Bocas del Toro, the name means “split hill” and refers to the narrow channel which splits the mainland Tierra Oscura Peninsula from Split Hill Island. The channel, or “the cut” has been used for centuries for boat traffic, from traditional fishermen in cayucos who seek fish from the big bay of Chiriqui, to Pirates and Spanish explorers looking for shelter within the archipelago’s protected bays. Before there was a road to Almirante, the only way to get to Bocas Town was by boat via Chiriqui Grande along this very route.

For the last 20 years, the waterway has been for personal use, mostly for the residents of the community, but it seems like this dreamy corner of the world is waking up and embracing the changes. With the new water taxi route now in service, we hear news of restaurants opening up in the channel, and the mainland peninsula has road works currently in development. How far the road will go, no one knows for sure, but the important thing is that Italian fare is now within reach!



THE LAND

Within this 7.5 Hectare paradise the environment extends from the Caribbean Sea, to the wild jungles of the Bocas del Toro Mainland. The living space on the property is centered at the over the water homes, and flares out over manicured lawns, with exotic garden beds scattered strategically amongst the structured rock wall landscaping.

A series of paths wind through the parklike estate, and lead to several highlights. A patio with seating nestled into the greenery overlooks a mini beach with stairs leading to its sandy shore. A second seating area is perched on the hill top, overlooking the Loma Partida channel and the reef which sprawls along portions of the 1200 foot seafront.

Beyond the palms and flowering shrubs of the manicured garden is an orchard of citrus, guanabana, pineapple, banana, mandarin, mango, mangostene, and more. And the self sufficient dream continues past the edibles, to a goat field, rabbit hutch and a chicken coop!

Past the workshops and animals, the paths lead you deeper and deeper into a decade’s collection of facinating orchids and rare plant species that have set root. Wilder and wilder with each step until you find yourself in the jungle with the monkeys, stopped only by a creek which marks the Northern border of the property.