Mar
2
2010
Welcome to the project page of Selva Santa Fe Biological Private Reserve and Nature Retreats, a uniquely eco-friendly development that combines the conservation of natural habitat with eco- and agro tourism and a truly green residential project.
If you are looking for a project that’s really different from the typical me-too developments that lack vision; if you care for a project that respects nature and follows and implements (not just on paper) the principles of sustainable development and eco-tourism – no ‘greenwashing’ but the real thing - and you expect quality building of your future 2nd home and its supporting facilities, you’ve come to the right place.
While there are many beautiful places in Panama – at the beach or in the mountains, to date we still have to find a development that follows our approach.
Explore our web site and picture gallery to see if you agree!
Aug
1
2010
We just visited the property and wanted to share some pictures that show the difference of water levels between dry season and rainy season.
As you can see above, there’s a lot more water now which reconfirms the potential for hydropower. Between the lower part of the development and these waterfalls we have a difference in altitude of at least 50 meters (160 ft.) Given the volume of water we should be able to generate approximately 60 KW with small hydropower plant. When supplemented with solar power and a smart battery system including inverters, we can be totally self-sufficient in our power needs, even when you want a small air conditioning unit in your bedroom.
Talking about power: the neighbors in the nearby hamlet of Palmar Arriba (3 km/2 miles away) confirmed that the electricity company has started to bring power to their village. We’ve indeed seen work has already started and power is now about 4 km away from the village. No doubt these people and the nearby school will be very happy with this development.
