ISLA DEL TESORO
Known as "Isla del Tesoro" in Spanish colonial times, the island was used as a pirate base of attack on passing treasure ships. The largest ever Spanish treasure galleon, the San Jose, sank nearby on June 17, 1631. Divers still pull up gold and silver coins today and 2/3 of the ship’s cargo remains unrecovered.
Live. Work. Play.
A series of paths and bridges will connect shared communal areas intended for sleep, work, and engaging with the communities.
Pure bio-diversity.
This 56 acre island is 45% forested and features grasslands, rocky outcrops, cliffs, beaches, and a wide variety of bird species. Nature is at your fingertips.
Directions.
Just one mile (1.6 km) from the Panamanian shore and four miles (6.4 km) from the school, hospital, and police station in Chimán fishing village. Ready to go? Lead the way.
THE PLAN
Stage 1:
base camp
Create a canopy, tent platforms, set up tents, place water collection/filtration units, locate toilets, kitchen, and cut paths on central and SE portions. Emergency communication system: sat phone. Basic solar charging. Finalize Stage Two research.
Estimated time of completion: 1 week
Stage 2:
First residency
Buy a “lancha” with two engines. Construct a permanent twelve-person dorm in addition to camp. Expand water collection, sanitation system, and electricity production. Establish basic trails system on western portion of island. Finalize Stage Three research and preparation.
Estimated time of completion: 1 month
stage 3:
Remediation
Buy kit for moving rocks and sand, mixing cement. Hire workers. Clear trash to burn/recycle sites. Fill low-lying areas with rock and sand. Prep for cement. Install cement canal and dock pilings. Search and remediate African bees. Finalize Stage Four research and preparation.
Estimated time of completion: 6 months
Stage 4:
Primary development
Erect the main community buildings/kitchens as well as water collection, residency, and toilets for 60 people. Ensure necessary electricity for light and full communication systems, including internet. Research and finalize Stage Five needs and timeline.
Estimated time of completion: 6 months
Stage 5:
expansion
Create more bungalows, more toilets, more water collection points as needed. Trails, docks, bridges, vista platforms, trail benches, information signs, etc.
Estimated time of completion: 1 year
Saddle up.
Its time to go...
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