The Waves

If you are a surfer or a surfing fan, by now your room is booked at La Coralina! Nowhere in Bocas can you relax, hang out and watch the waves for the perfect sets to start working. If you are here to spectate, grab a cold drink, a set of the house binoculars and enjoy the day under the shade of our covered deck. From La Coralina you can paddle out to Dumpers and Paunch. Within a very short walking distance are La Curva and Bluff. All four breaks are still undiscovered and seldom crowded!

For good surfers that have experience and think they would like to surf off the beaten tracks here in Panama we have our in-house surf guide, Brian, who can arrange guided single day tours or perhaps tack on to your stay here at the hotel a surf/camping multi day adventure. He also is on hand to capture amazing photos of you catching our great waves. Contact us for more information.
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Bluff Beach (for the extreme) works up a long powerful wave that, due to an underwater drop-off, breaks almost on the beach. Pack a spare board!

La Curva, Dumpers ( the locals secret), and Paunch are reef breaks, offering both lefts and rights with sporty quick waves over sparkling clear-blue waters. Be sure to bring surf booties. From here if you still crave more, local boats can run you out to two additional hot breaks. World famous Silverbacks, off the nearby island Bastimentos, is a monster reef break, up to 25 feet, with a steep drop and a shot tube. The second, Carenero Break, the other locals favorite, is a fast 200 yard shot of fun.

Beginners can find safe fun waves at a nearby sand beach called Waikiki. La Coralina is working now on a surf camp program for the coming 2012 season. If interested in lessons contact us!