Surfing Panama
There are many great surf spots in Panama. Exposed to both the Caribbean and Pacific, surfers get to hedge their bet with entirely seperate weather and wave conditions on either coast. Also consider that many of the great surf spots are within just a few hours or so from Panama City.
On the Azuero Peninsula, just a day trip from Ojo de Agua, the following breaks stand out:
Playa Venao: One of the most famous surf spots in Panama. Located in the province of Los Santos, waves here are regularly overhead with offshore winds not uncommon.
Guanico: Also in the Los Santos Province, Guanico is on the way to Cambutal. This is a beach break with mulitple peaks. Head high to overhead is common.
Cambutal: Located past Tonosi, also in the Province of Los Santos, this area has a number of lava rock reef breaks and beach breaks.
Santa Catalina: Offering some of the best waves in all of Central and South America. Santa Catalina is located about an hour from the town of Sona, in the Province of Veraguas. This rock bottom break produces perfect barrels, sustained at well over double overhead.
Near Ojo de Agua, Los Santos [pacific]
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Just down the road from Ojo de Agua are a number of incredible surf breaks. The slide show to the upper right contains photos from our local breaks. If you're in town, look for Charlie in the line-up. |
Bocas del Toro [caribbean]
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Well, Bocas del Toro is no longer a secret spot. Like it was plucked from the south Pacific, this region offers some the best surf on the planet. "A" frame barrels, crystal clear water, shallow reefs, and 12 hours off the flying time---not to mention the thousand plus dollar savings. |
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Sport FishingOver 30 species of game fish await the sport fishing enthusiast in waters of Panama |
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Festivals & EventsPanama's mix of cultures and traditions come to life in the many festivals and events throughout the country. |
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DestinationsHistorical sights, fantastic architecture and incredible destinations are plentiful throughout Panama. |
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Bird WatchingIn addition to Panama's 954 indigenous bird species, bird watchers enjoy the countless migratory bird species the come though the amazing land. |