Coworking Space: Selina Red Frog Cowork in Bastimento

Selina Red Frog Isla Bastimentos Unfortunately, Not an Eco Tourism Destination 853686101 Selina Red Frog is located near the waterfront in a picturesque tropical rain forest jungle on the island of Bastimentos, Bocas Del Toro, Panama. Just by simply walking around the island and observing, tourists will be able to see Sloths, Monkeys, Toucans, Parrots, Dolphins, Turtles and more in their natural habitat. It is truly a paradise! Unfortunately, Selina hosts Rave parties where they nonstop blast music throughout the surrounding jungles and waterfront. These events begin at 6:30pm and continue nonstop until midnight. The rave music is so loud it can be heard and the vibrations can be felt a half mile away from Selina Red Frog! Imagine the impact on the local wildlife these rave parties are having! All of the animals previously mentioned in this article rely on audio cues for hunting, mating, avoiding predators and navigation. When the natural sound cues of a habitat are drowned out by noise pollution animals suffer. In these conditions animals are forced to relocate or die out. This unsustainable practice and it’s potentially hazardous consequences for the local habitat have been pointed out to Selina’s Red Frog management. Additionally, Selina has been asked multiple times at multiple raves to at least turn down the volume. They will not. Selina’s justification for these environmentally hazardous parties? “Selina’s Raves are an integral part of the DNA of Selina’s culture” If you are considering visiting Panama and truly care about preserving the habitats and wildlife of the locations you visit, look elsewhere for eco conscious tourism and lodging, Selina unfortunately, doesn’t care.