Living at The Panama Tropical Research Institute

“If you are looking for a digital detox, to re-connect to the natural world, to meet passionate people who will inspire you in more ways than you think possible, this is the experience for you. This is a special place that allows people to explore, create and share what they have to offer.”

“My time spent at the Panama Tropical Research Institute was the best of my life. I don’t think words will ever be able to describe the knowledge I gained here, and the personal growth I experienced. It challenged me intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually in the best way it possibly could.”

“So many of the staff excel in their areas of expertise. One of my highlights was getting to learn from such hard-working and innovative teachers. The culture at Kalu Yala is one that encourages creativity and celebrates failure. You work hard, but it’s a privilege seeing Kalu Yala’s vision of a sustainable town coming to fruition.”

“The Panama Tropical Research Institute was the best summer of my life. I learned more in that summer than in most of my college career. The focus is to build a community. Each student/intern focuses on one individual or group project and a program project. You have free reign to focus on what interests you.”