SUSTAINABILITY

Eco Practices

Multicultural community partnership at Dolphin Blue Paradise, Bocas del Toro - diverse team of staff, Ngäbe-Buglé community members, and guests working together for sustainable tourism and conservation

YOUR IMPACT

CONSERVING OUR ENVIRONMENT

By staying at Dolphin Blue Paradise, you become a responsible, mindful traveler who enjoys luxurious, meaningful, and environmentally friendly experiences.

We operate on green and sustainable energy to preserve our planet. As we adopt an eco-responsible attitude we are always looking for ways to improve.

Our eco-resort is 100% off the grid, powered by solar energy and sustainable practices.

OFF-GRID INFRASTRUCTURE

10kW

Solar Capacity

SOLAR SYSTEM

Our resort operates entirely on solar energy with advanced battery storage systems for 24/7 reliable power.

15,000L

Water Storage Capacity

WATER SYSTEMS

Closed-loop rainwater collection and purification provide all drinking water and daily use throughout the resort.

15,000L rainwater collection tanks and water filtration system at Dolphin Blue Paradise, Bocas del Toro - sustainable water infrastructure

SUSTAINABLE FOOD CYCLE

95%

Locally Sourced Produce

FARM-TO-TABLE

Our 5-acre tropical garden, maintained by head gardener Roque, provides 95% of our produce. We source additional ingredients from local Ngäbe-Buglé farmers and sustainable fishers.

Composting and waste reduction at Dolphin Blue Paradise - kitchen scraps in compost bins, organic matter composting, sustainable waste management, Bocas del Toro

100%

Food Waste Composted

COMPOSTING & WASTE REDUCTION

All kitchen scraps are composted and returned to our gardens, creating a closed-loop nutrient cycle.

REUSABLE MATERIALS

We use reusable shampoos, soaps, body lotions, metal silverware, and straws to eliminate plastic usage.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

NGÄBE-BUGLÉ COLLABORATION

We partner with local Ngäbe-Buglé communities through cultural tours, cacao sourcing, employment, and education support. Partnership established: 2018.

Ngäbe-Buglé community collaboration at Dolphin Blue Paradise - indigenous community members working with resort staff, cultural workshops, cacao farming, community partnerships, Bocas del Toro

Healthcare and support at Dolphin Blue Paradise - Floating Doctors medical mission, healthcare workers with patients, community health outreach, medical volunteers, Bocas del Toro

HEALTHCARE & SUPPORT

We partner with Floating Doctors to provide healthcare to underserved indigenous communities. Many guests use our resort as a base while volunteering.

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BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION

DOLPHIN MONITORING

We work with marine biologists to monitor the resident bottlenose dolphin pod in Dolphin Bay using eco-friendly observation practices.

Reforestation and habitat protection - woodpecker in primary rainforest habitat at Dolphin Blue Paradise, Bocas del Toro - wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection in protected forest areas

REFORESTATION & HABITAT PROTECTION

We protect and restore primary rainforest on our property, creating wildlife corridors and maintaining the biodiversity that makes Dolphin Bay special.

NATURAL PEST CONTROL

We utilize essential oils for pest control, avoiding harsh chemicals. We recommend using repellent, closing windows at dusk, and using the mosquito nets provided in your rooms.

IMPACT METRICS

Each stay supports 8 hours of conservation work, community partnerships, and sustainable practices that protect Dolphin Bay for future generations.

10kW

Solar Capacity

95%

Local Produce

Conservation Hours

per stay

Community Partners

15,000L

Water Storage

100%

Waste Composted

Learn More About Our Story

Experience Sustainable Comfort

Stay with us and become part of our sustainability story. Every visit supports conservation work, community partnerships, and environmental protection in Dolphin Bay.

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