Beaches on the Pacific Coast of Veraguas
During your trip to Panamá, come to the Pacific Coast of Veraguas. There you'll find white, golden and black sand beaches, beaches with hotels and restaurants or, if you prefer, paradisiacal beaches in their natural state. On your tour, you'll see nature refuges, turtle sanctuaries, and world-class surfing.
At Playa Palo Seco you can see a very marked contrast between tides. At high tide, very strong waves and currents and 6 hours later, at low tide, the ocean will be meters away. Visit Playa Reina, the most popular beach resort, where you'll find perfect waves for surfing, hotels, and restaurants. Local boatmen will offer you tours to other nearby beaches and islands. If you go to Playa Torio, you can paraglide to the beach, go camping and enjoy its natural pool at the mouth of the river.
For those looking for a greater connection with nature, Playa Malena and Playa Mata Oscura are a hidden gem. There you can see several species of sea turtles lay their eggs and hatch. Get to know Morrillo in Mata Oscura, a well-known destination among surf lovers that you won't want to miss.
South of the Gulf of Montijo you'll find Santa Catalina, one of Panama's most famous surfing beaches. Its waves have been ranked among the best in the world. In this small town, you'll find a wide range of hotels and restaurants. In addition, in Santa Catalina you can enjoy 3 beaches, the best vibes and find a port of departure to continue discovering beaches on different islands.
On Cebaco Island, enjoy 50 km (31 miles) of coastline with beautiful black sand beaches. Take a hike to the waterfall and stay in one of the rustic cabins. On Isla Gobernador, you can see beautiful gray and white sand beaches, snorkel, and take a hike to the Cerro Ceibo lookout. Around Isla Cébaco, you can visit Tres Islas, with beaches where you can snorkel, body surf and walk in the middle of nature. Also, if you visit us during the season, you can see whales and dolphins.
More than 80% of its territory is covered by original vegetation and its beaches are home to enormous diversity.
On Coiba Island, visit one of the best-preserved coral reefs in the Panamanian Pacific. On Rancheria Island, enjoy its beautiful beach under one of its many palm trees. On Canales de Fuera Island, you'll find the ideal place for diving, snorkeling, sport fishing, and bird and whale watching.
During your next Panamá vacation, stop by the Pacific Coast of Veraguas and visit Mariato, the Gulf of Montijo, and Coiba National Park for a variety of beaches, landscapes, and activities.
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