Best surfing beaches in Panama


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Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina is an internationally recognised surfing spot in Panama due to its very consistent rock bottom point breaks. It is also an attractive place to hang out wit... Read More

Playa Morrillo, Veraguas, Panama

Playa Morrillo, Veraguas, Panama

Playa Morrillo, a semi deserted beach located in the province of Veraguas, a little off the map, in fact it is not on the map. This beach is for the more adventurous, although it has accommodations and road, it is a little hidden. This beach is a special destination for surfers of all categories because it offers a wave that at its best is a spectacular tube, apart from it is even a Panamanian secret spot. Read More

Playa Venao (Vena'o)

Playa Venao (Vena'o)

Playa Venao is a great year round surfing spot very popular for its consistent beach breaks.It is also very attractive for its great view of the surroundings hills, and ... Read More

Playa Lagarto, Los Santos Panama

Playa Lagarto, Los Santos Panama

In the town of Pedasi, ask anyone for directions to the beach, and follow the dirt road to the beach. This point is sandy and has waves on all the tides, with some rocks on each side. It has rights and lefts that can have a lot of power with a good swell, but if it is very big the waves are no longer useful. Read More

Playa Malibu

Playa Malibu

Playa Malibu is very close to Panama City (45 minutes by car) and gives you one of the most consistent spots for surfing in the Panama Bay area... Read More

Playa Teta

Playa Teta

Playa Teta offers great surfing with a front and a point break with long rides and great tubes. Besides this, it is also very paradisiacal and quite; suitable for sunbath... Read More

Hotel Casa Cambutal

Hotel Casa Cambutal

An unparalleled proposal, located in the Azuero peninsula, after Tonosí, surrounded by mountains, but when you get there, you can see a unique ocean jewel without shyness. You are looking for a relaxing getaway without equal, Casa Cambutal will receive you in a cheerful and friendly, they have different rooms,
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Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park

Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park

This is a must see attraction in Bocas del Toro province for its amazing beaches, coral reef formations and marine life. There is an adventure waiting for you here!... Read More

Isla Grande

Isla Grande

About 119 kilometers from Panama City and 13.5 kilometers from the city of Colon, is Isla Grande, the largest of a series of islands in the area and the most visited by tourists... Read More

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