Beer brand Corona has announced it will open its own tropical island resort in South America next year. 

Corona Island, off the coast of Colombia, will be the world’s first single-use plastic-free island when it opens to the public in mid2023. 

The tropical eco-tourism destination aims to reconnect guests with the natural world via a range of immersive hospitality experiences. 

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Corona is the world’s first global beverage brand with a net-zero plastic footprint. 

International architectural and design firm, James & Mau, in partnership with local Colombian architect, Jairo Márquez will lead the design and vision of Corona Island. 

Guest menus will be created by Chilean-born Chef Christopher Carpentier, who featured as a judge on MasterChef Colombia. Leisure programs will be curated by Colombian TV host and former Miss Universe Paulina Vega.

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Corona partnered with international non-profit Oceanic Global to create the first Blue Verified island, achieving a three-star plastic-free Blue Seal for eliminating single-use plastic and adopting sustainable operating best practices at scale, including in energy production, food sourcing and guest experiences.  

“On Corona Island, we are celebrating the majesty and beauty of the outdoors by getting guests engaged in protecting paradise,” said Felipe Ambra, Global Vice President for Corona. “Everyone on the team, from our chefs to our architects contributed to creating a truly single-use plastic-free paradise.”