Casa Cayuco
A solar-powered, rain-fed jungle lodge on Isla Bastimentos built by Ngäbe carpenters, serving mostly plant-based food and employing 28 people from nearby Salt Creek.
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Google rating · 4.9/5 · 84 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.2/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 55%
Green flags
- Energy and climate, level 3/4.
Solar meets all of the lodge's electricity needs. Propane covers cooking, water heating and a backup generator, and boat trips are limited to one a day.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Water, level 3/4.
Rainwater is caught, stored and purified to supply the whole property, and showers use low-flow heads.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
All food waste is composted, unpackaged local food is bought to cut packaging, and recyclable materials are chosen when packaging is unavoidable.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Food, farming and sourcing, level 3/4.
Mostly plant-based menu, fish caught by local hand-line fishermen and delivered by cayuco, whole unpackaged local food, and organic wines.
Source · 2026-10-29
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as being surrounded by nature | 7.5 / 30 points | The home page makes a general claim about its jungle and sea setting without a specific conservation measure. “Our lodge is nestled between the jungle and the sea.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as on site renewables plus at least 80% LED lighting, natural ventilation and metered monitoring; the stay's own vehicles and boats count here | 11.25 / 15 points | Solar meets all of the lodge's electricity needs. Propane covers cooking, water heating and a backup generator, and boat trips are limited to one a day. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Water | 10% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as rain harvesting plus wastewater treatment and reuse plus low flow fittings | 7.5 / 10 points | Rainwater is caught, stored and purified to supply the whole property, and showers use low-flow heads. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service | 7.5 / 10 points | All food waste is composted, unpackaged local food is bought to cut packaging, and recyclable materials are chosen when packaging is unavoidable. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 3/4 · Own farm or organic land supplies a large share, with named local suppliers and seasonal menus; consolidated local supply rather than daily imports | 11.25 / 15 points | Mostly plant-based menu, fish caught by local hand-line fishermen and delivered by cayuco, whole unpackaged local food, and organic wines. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 2/4 · One specific practice, such as a historic building reused, local natural materials, or passive cooling design | 7.5 / 15 points | Built by Indigenous Ngäbe Buglé carpenters with Panamanian native Nispero wood. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 2/4 · Specific practices, systems and named suppliers published | 2.5 / 5 points | The sustainability page publishes specific systems such as solar power, rainwater catchment, low flow showerheads and a named local soap maker, with no certificate or measured results. “Our electricity comes from the sun and powers a very robust system that supports all of Casa Cayuco’s electricity needs without any outages.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
2.2/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 28.8%
Green flags
- Water you drink and bathe in, level 3/4.
The sustainability page says rainwater is caught and purified and supplies the whole property.
“Rather than allowing rain to run off our roofs, we catch, store, and purify it for reuse on-site.”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 3/4 · The stay's own natural source (spring, river, well or rain) for drinking and bathing, treated without chlorine | 18.75 / 25 points | The sustainability page says rainwater is caught and purified and supplies the whole property. “Rather than allowing rain to run off our roofs, we catch, store, and purify it for reuse on-site.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 2/4 · Named organic or own garden produce in some meals, and plant based meals available | 10 / 20 points | The sustainability page describes a mostly plant based menu with fish delivered daily by local fishermen, and organic wine from a named vineyard. “We therefore serve predominantly plant-based cuisine with the addition of fresh fish.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
2.3/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 32.5%
Green flags
- Community benefit, level 3/4.
The community page describes a medical outpost and school supply partnership for Salt Creek, and the sustainability page names a local soap maker and local fishermen as suppliers.
“Thanks to the incredible support of our guests and the Quebrada Sal community, the two-story Salt Creek Medical Outpost is now open and already transforming lives.”
Source · 2026-11-03 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 30 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 2/4 · A stated share of staff from the island or nearby communities | 12.5 / 25 points | The community page states that 28 staff come from the nearby Ngäbe village of Salt Creek. “Casa Cayuco employs 28 people from Salt Creek, who in turn support over 200 people in the village.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 3/4 · Several programmes plus named local suppliers and makers | 15 / 20 points | The community page describes a medical outpost and school supply partnership for Salt Creek, and the sustainability page names a local soap maker and local fishermen as suppliers. “Thanks to the incredible support of our guests and the Quebrada Sal community, the two-story Salt Creek Medical Outpost is now open and already transforming lives.” Source · 2026-11-03 · Corroborating source |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 2/4 · Local food, crafts or language presented with named makers | 5 / 10 points | The sustainability page says the lodge was built by Ngäbé Buglé carpenters using native Panamanian wood, and the team page introduces staff who speak Ngäbere. “Casa Cayuco was built by a team of indigenous Ngäbé Buglé carpenters.” Source · 2026-11-03 · Corroborating source |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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