Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Panama

Today at the appropriate time an EcoCircuitos guide will be meet you at the Tocumen International Airport to assist and transfer you to your hotel located in Panama City. You will also receive an EcoCircuitos information kit. Once arrival, please check in and overnight at a local hotel. Your transfer will take 25-30 minutes approximately.

Day 2 Land transfer to the picturesque and folkloric Azuero Peninsula

Early in the morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the Azuero Peninsula, specifically to Chitré. This culturally diverse region of the country is made up of three provinces: Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas. On the way to Azuero we will follow the footsteps of Gonzalo de Badajoz, who was sent by the Spanish Crown in 1515 to conquer the central area of Panama. On their way to Panama City and Peninsula Nata Azuero, Badajoz faced great resistance from the indigenous cacique Paris, who beat the conquistadores recovering the greatest treasure which had hitherto obtained Spanish in America. Discover Indian heritage and Spanish influence visiting the archaeological site El Caño, and two of the oldest churches in the Americas: Parita and Nata. After the tour you will be transferred to your hotel in Chitre. Depending on the tide, we could stop at one of the many surfing beaching along the way such as Palmar or Rio Mar. Once you arrive you will check in at the hotel. Overnight: Cubitá Boutique Hotel. Standard Room (B, L)

Day 3 Surfing the Southwest Coast of Panama – 1st part

Early in the morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Pedasi. There are many breaks on Pedasi's beaches to satisfy every surfer - from beginners to experts who can handle serious swells. Playa El Lagarto or Lagart Point has left and right beach breaks and is good at all tides. Playa El Toro, best at mid-tide, has a left and right rock bottom point break and is close. Both beaches are 10 minutes from the town of Pedasi in front of Andromeda Ocean Estates, a luxury beachfront gated community. A little further out of town is Playa Destiladeros, which offers several breaks at medium tide. Playa Los Destiladeros is also a popular beach for surfers as it has a right point over rock bottom, a left point over rock bottom and a beach break with a pebble bottom. Overnight: hotel in the area of your choice, (B,L).

Day 4 Surfing the Southwest coast of Panama – 2nd part

Behind Destiladores is Playa Venado, also known as Playa Venao, the most popular Pedasi surf site beach. It is located 30 minutes past Pedasi. This wide, grey, sandy beach loops up south like a half moon for 3.5km. It is the spot for major international surf competitions. In 2007 it was chosen as the location for the Central American Surf Championship, thanks to a consistent south swell, a sandy bottom, and bi-directional breaks. More recently the 2011 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games were hosted here. This playa works best at mid to high-tide and for swells under 3 meters (10 feet). We will be heading to this destination after breakfast. Overnight: hotel in the area of your choice, (B,L).

Day 5 Surfing the Southwest coast of Panama – 3rd part

Today early in morning after breakfast you will be taken to another fun surfing spot of this amazing province. Guanico Beach is located in the center of the “Golden Surfing Triangle” of the province of Los Santos in Panama. This wave works with 90% consistency year round. Playa Guanico picks up swells from all directions and starts working at a swell-size of 1.5 feet. You may find lefts and rights for all level of surfers. Later, after lunch an optional tour to Cambutal can be organize. Known for its numerous surf breaks ranging from beginner to advance as surf is typically in the three to six foot range but can surely double overhead or more. Dry season, January through April is the best season for shape as the winds blow offshore almost continually. August through October is the best season for size. Overnight: hotel in the area of your choice, (B,L).

Day 6 Made in Herrera

Discover the manufacturing process of the traditional products of the Herrera Province: sugar-cane, salt, clay and bread. Experience the many uses of sugarcane from refreshing sugarcane juice called “Guarapo”, traditional cooking of sugarcane honey to the production of artisanal sug-arcane liquor; see the extraction of salt from the Pacific Ocean; visit the production of handmade clay pottery; and learn how the famous La Arena bread is baked. Overnight: Cubitá Boutique Hotel. Standard Room (B, L)

Day 7 Road trip back to Panama City

At the appropriate time you will be transferred to Panama City. Drinks and snacks will be available during your land trip. Depending on the tide, we could stop at one of the many surfing beaching along the way such as Palmar or Rio Mar.Your afternoon will be free to enjoy at your leisure. Optional: Farewell dinner and folkloric show at Tinajas Restaurant. Spend the night at a hotel in the city. (B)

Day 8 Departure

At the appropriate time you will be transferred to the Tocumen International Airport for your outbound flight. They will arrive to the airport approximately 3 hours before their departure time. End of services. (B)

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