Istmo Retreat and Adventures
About Istmo Retreat and Adventures
Istmo Retreat & Adventures is a family-run retreat center in Panama that partners with universities and colleges to host faculty-led study abroad programs. Founded in 2015 by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Sean Davis, M.Ed., and Ayesha Davis, M.S., we provide an all-inclusive venue where groups of 8-24 have exclusive use of private lodging, chef-prepared meals, meeting spaces, and coordinated excursions—90 minutes from Panama City.
As Forum on Education Abroad members, we handle logistics so faculty can focus on teaching. Programs range from one week to a full semester, with field access to the Panama Canal, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, indigenous communities, and Pacific/Caribbean coastlines. We don't design curriculum—you do. We provide the platform, local expertise, and 20+ years of relationships in Panama that make field-based learning possible.
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Who is this program for?
Istmo partners with universities, colleges, and high schools to host faculty-led study abroad programs in Panama. We provide the venue, logistics, and local coordination—faculty bring their students and curriculum. We accommodate groups of 8-24 students for programs ranging from one week to a full semester.
What's included?
All-inclusive hosting at our private retreat center: exclusive use of lodging, chef-prepared meals, meeting space, and coordinated excursions. We handle transportation, field site access, and local partnerships so faculty can focus on teaching. Programs can include visits to the Panama Canal, Smithsonian research stations, indigenous communities, and Pacific/Caribbean coastlines.
How do we get started?
Contact us to schedule a consultation. Tell us your learning outcomes, timeline, and group size—we'll design a proposal that fits your curriculum and budget. Faculty are also welcome to apply for a reconnaissance visit to experience the site firsthand before committing.
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