Fractional Ownership in Emerald Monkey Eco-Luxe Resort

Emerald Monkey is a selfcontained resort of 206 detached villas each with a private plunge pool sharing the same environment and nearly the same latitude as Bali in a hurricane-free environment.

Located in the archipelago of Bocas del Toro on Panama’s Caribbean coast near Costa Rica, it is a private hideaway blending 1500 year old island traditions with 21st Century sustainable luxury. Owners and guests will enjoy relaxing on two whitesand beaches and diving the reefs of the surrounding tranquil, turquoise lagoons in the protected bay, rolling green hills, lush tropical foliage and prehistoric volcanic boulders create an exquisitely maintained, exotic landscape.


Socially and environmentally responsible, Emerald Monkey is a luxury resort committed to offering owners an investment opportunity with a five-star experience, full concierge service in an elegant and breathtaking environment.


Some interesting facts about Panama & Emerald Monkey.


1. Panama has the second largest banking community in the world after Switzerland with 170 banks based in Panama
2. Colon Free Trade Zone – largest free trade zone in the Western Hemisphere and only second to Japan
3. In 2008 the GDP of Panama grew by 11% with trade, tourism and construction all flourishing
4. European tourism increased by 23.1% during 2008 and is expected to continue to rise
5. $5 billion Panama Canal expansion (construction of 3rd set of locks) will double the Panama Canal’s capacity and is expected to have a $20 billion annual impact on the economy. Corporations are already setting up regional headquarters in Panama to take advantage of this strategic location
6. Panama has constantly been rated one of the top 5 places to retire by International Living Magazine for the past 8 years
7. Protection to foreign investors from any change in tax, customs, municipal and labor rules for a period of 10 years after investment in Panama
8. Panamanian laws are favorable to foreign investors and there is no tax on foreign earned income
9. US Dollar is the legal tender in Panama
10. Panama requires no special authorizations, permits or prior registrations for foreign investors
11. Residency available for buyers of homes valued at $250,000 or greater
12. On Emerald Monkey, owners will enjoy no property tax for 20 years
13. A member of the Preferred Hotel & Resort group.
14. Non-US buyers will enjoy a 10% per annum guaranteed rental income on their investment for the first 2 years
15. All participating buyers will receive 60% of the net rental income generated from their investment
16. Whole and Fractional sales are available
17. Title insurance from a NYSE listed insurance firm covers both full and fractional units
18. Pre-approved developer financing is available for 50% LTV at 8% interest, interest only payments for 10 years with a balloon payment at the end of 10 years
19. Near perfect weather year round (hurricane-free) and only minutes from the mainland
20. The developer is a debt-free company owned by General Land Holdings, which is valued at over 200 Million US Dollars
21. Villas and fractional units can be purchased through a SIPP / SIPP equivalent provided there is no personal use by the buyer.


Keeping with the goal to construct and maintain Emerald Monkey with sustainable products, all building materials are crafted from natural sustainable materials. Interior flooring finishes in living and bedroom spaces are comprised of kiln dried Bengkirai. Bathroom flooring is burned Andesit stone, terrace and bedroom doors are constructed of Teak wood and are hand carved.

Door and window mullions are also constructed of Bengkirai timber. Bathroom basins are made of natural carved stone. Bathtubs are constructed of a single 6 foot long piece of carved granite. Striving to be one of the first carbon-neutral communities in the world, Emerald Monkey’s electricity is mainly derived from a hydropower plant. A natural biomass waste system will service the development, and filtered saltwater fills the community pools. Drinking water will be piped to the island directly from the fresh natural springs of the Panamanian mountains.

Transportation on the island is provided entirely by solar powered carts. The Banjar Village is the heart of the resort, an island village landmarked by an ancient stone monument gate where a footbridge leads to a cluster of traditional Balinese buildings. Here can be found a wonderful array of amenities including:


• The Green Leaf Tea Hut
• Gourmet Food Shop
• World of Cigars & Wines
• Organic fruits & vegetables market
• Fitness & Aerobic Center
• Yoga & Pilates Center
• Children’s Activities Center
• The Great Tree Temple
• Weave - Authentic Bali furnishings & gift shop


Other resort amenities include private plunge pools, garden terraces and a torch-lit canal lined with ancient stone statues.

Villas are designed with 1 bedroom/ 1 bath, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath and 3 bedroom/ 3 bath floor plans.


Villas are fully secluded, encompassing the living quarters blended with private gardens, fountains, terraces and private plunge pools in almost all cases overlooking the clear turquoise Caribbean water. All master baths feature exquisite teak woods, hand carved stone floors, individual stone carved washbasins along with modern indoor rain showers.

This unique bath suite flows into an outdoor private eight foot walled bath garden where the six foot single piece hand carved granite bath tub sits under a flowering vine covered veranda. Across the garden is a outdoor stone walled shower with water flowing from a beautiful Balinese water urn.


Relax inside and outside with rooms open to take advantage of the cool Caribbean breezes and enjoy all amenities. All villas come fully equipped and completely furnished.

76 villas are planned for Phase I of the development and includes 20 one bedroom; 41 two bedroom and 15 three bedroom villas.

All villas will be constructed in Bali, inspected, dismantled and shipped to Emerald Monkey, reconstructed and inspected on-site. Phase I is scheduled for completion by the end of 2011 and Phase II by the end of 2013.

The resort development is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2010 with approximately 50-60% of villas completed and resort amenities operational.

In summary, Emerald Monkey is a luxury resort committed to offering owners and their guests a fivestar experience with full concierge service and an investment in an elegant and breathtaking island environment.