Located in the heart of Cañas, a small town in Panama, Alaya is the place to go to reconnect to yourself in a very special environment. This domed glamping resort and wellness center is strategically located in between 2 of the most famous tourist destinations in Panama : Isla Cañas and Playa Venao. Whether you decide to stay there the whole time to retreat or you decide to go on adventures outside of the resort in the nearby tourist attractions, Alaya has anything you need to feel at home.
Just opened at the end of the year 2022, Alaya is not the usual hotel resort. Before anything else, Alaya is a family owned business, born from the dream of 3 brothers. It is 120 ‘000 square meters of jungle across the property and a permaculture project in itself. The installations are built to make sure that anyone can enjoy at its rhythm. From the pool table and resting area around the restaurant, the breathtaking infinity pool with jacuzzi facing the hills, to the carefully designed outdoor space with every dome, no details are left behind at Alaya.
The rooms : cocoon of luxury and comfort
The rooms at Alaya are all unique and can host up to a total of 44 guests. The particular architecture of the geodesic domes provide a glamping experience designed to focus on enjoying the beauty of nature and the landscapes of the surroundings. Find the accommodation that suits your journey, as Alaya counts with 3 dorms, 7 regular suites and 2 private pool suites. Choose from a comfortable dorm queen bed, a private chakra inspired room or even a private suite with its own personal pool and bathtub! All accommodations are equipped with air conditioning, wireless internet, outdoor terrace with stargazing net, and more. Again, all the details were thought of to ensure great comfort and peace of mind during your stay.
Sense of Alaya : the healing center
Alaya is a special place to find healing through their different holistic services, merging a wide range of philosophies and practices like yoga, meditation, ayurveda, breathwork, reiki, massage and more. Find wellness and balance in your body, mind and soul with a selection of powerful treatments. A few times during the year, you can take part in different kinds of retreats at Alaya, or even apply to hold a retreat of yours in this privileged setting. Alaya also offers daily yoga practice in the biggest domed Yoga shala in Panama.
Taste of Alaya : the elevated gastronomic experience
Alaya also features a complete gastronomic experience. The restaurant, Taste of Alaya, offers a fusion of international and Panamanian gastronomy with locally sourced products. Some are even directly grown on site in the permaculture farm, which provides around 25 different types of fresh ingredients, from farm to table.
Under the direction of European trained Lancelot and featuring the unique culinary creations of Chef Carnitas, the restaurant provides a high-end experience with a vast wine selection, house cocktails and an epic view. It is open for everyone, on reservation only, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Connection, Evolution, Sustainability
Alaya came from a family dream to create an environment for people to connect with each other, with nature and with their true essence. While Alaya enables people to relax and renew their system, it also contributes to care for the community that surrounds it, and for the earth. Through the permaculture project, it is more than 1380 trees that were planted, and still counting. The sustainability initiatives at Alaya contribute to the feeling of connection to nature that emanates from the resort.
