Santa Catalina, Panama Travel Guide: Surf & Scuba Heaven
This article is a summary of reporting by Sally Sees. Originally published October 3, 2024.
Santa Catalina combines world-class surfing with exceptional scuba diving given its role as the gateway to Coiba National Park on Panama's Pacific coast. Surfers in the small town can test expert reef waves at La Punta or catch gentle rollers over the dark sands of Playa El Estero. The destination offers a tranquil, barefoot atmosphere with emerging surf camps, eco-lodges, and consistent Pacific swells.
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A travel report details Santa Catalina's world-class surf breaks, including La Punta and beginner-friendly Playa El Estero.
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