Playa Venao, Cambutal, Playa Guanico, Boca de Oria Surf Club - Las Escobas del Venado, Oria de Arriba. Surfing in Panama
INTRODUCTION
“Heaven on earth” our Playa Venao Surf Club & Hostel is located in a white sand beach. The playground fusions with the sand of the beach, making them feel the vibration of nature. Although it is a perfect spot for surfing, Playa Venao is much more than just a surfing retreat.
Here guests can amuse themselves during the day with many outdoor activities (yoga, surf, hiking, visiting hidden beaches, whale watching, sea turtle watching, etc.) and during the night there are always activities available (pool tournaments, music events, movie nights, karaoke, eat and meet, etc.). Venao is a place to reconnect with oneself.
Playa Venao Surf Club & Hostel offers you beds and rooms for all tastes in a boho atmosphere and soon-to-be life long friends awainting your arrival. Here we go out our way to help you experience all the awesome activities Venao has to offer. Whether you want to zip-line throught the jungle or explore the hidden white-sand islands of pedasí we´ve got you covered.
Waves for beginners, intermediate and advance. You can find the best and more consistent Panama´s waves.
Our reception shop provides essentials: toothpaste, shampoo, chips, chocolate, drinks…..Nearby ATM, big groceries in Pedasí.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Playa Venao Surf Club & Hostel
Good and amazing vibes & atmosphere, very familiar and dedicated service. Perfect mixture of surfing, activities, weekend parties and relax.
Facilities
✔ Eco-desing
✔ Hot water
✔ Air conditioning
✔ Tv Area
✔Lockers/ lugagge storage
✔Swimming pool
✔Garden
✔Bonfire
✔Pool table
✔Parking
✔Shared kitchen: Fridge/Freezer/Microwaves
Services
✔ Free Wifi
✔Sun Loungers
✔Volleyball
✔Linen
Room
✔ Non-smoker rooms
✔ Double en-suite: Standard, Deluxe & Suite (towels included)
✔ Private room/ shared bathroom
✔ Shared rooms /shared bathroom
Catering
✔ Restaurant & Bar-half pension/full pension
✔ Breakfast-buffet
✔ Lunch & Dinner: local flare with both western and eastern influences.
✔ Special meals for vegetarians or allergic people.
✔ Weddings service
Child-friendly- Less than 3 years for free (Not allowed in shared room unless family rent the dorm).
Extra beds available in Private and Deluxe rooms: $15 per night (taxes included)
Towels service from $1 (deposit $4).
Pet-friendly ($10 per night extra charge, taxes included)
THE ACTIVITIES
Surf School
Offers a comp a comprehensive set of surf activities adapted to your needs with the sole aim of offering the perfect surfing holidays in Panama. We belive we are part of the experience and therefore we want it to be memorable. You will find a different concept here. We are known for being the most authentic, we continue keeping the real surf spirit and sharing with you the unique Panamá-Playa Venao experience.
At our Surf School we teach surfers of all level. We provide surf lessons for those who want to learn how to step on to the water and surfers that want to improve having more speed and control in the green waves. Also for advance surfers who wants to go one step further in their technique and style.
Professional and experienced surf teachers coach you. They will get you to that next level and help you get the most from your surfing. we use the latest and most advanced equipments to provide the best feeling ever, all the lessons include surfboard and all equipment needed.
Lessons
Group lessons (max. 4 people)-1 hours per day-equipment NOT included.
Semi-private lessons (max 2 people)-1 hours per day-equipment NOT included.
Private lessons- 1 hours per day-equipment NOT included.
Board rental service.
Guidings
Playa Venao Surf Club & Hostel Team guides will found good waves for your level and surf with you in the best spots.
Surf materials Rental
Huge quiver all sizes, boards for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers.
- soft-boards
- fiberglass-boards
- epoxy-boards
- high-performance boards.
Other activities
- Yoga
- Fitness
- Personal trainer
- Hicking
- Snorkeling
- Kite & Windsurfing
- Diving
- Horse riding
- Salsa
- Acrobatic
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
The province of Los Santos has some of the best Panama surf spots as it is located out on the peninsula of Panama. The area contain some great river mouth points and some good quality reefs, that have enough water over them to appeal to beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers, with fantastic beach breaks such Playa Venao, Cambutal, Playa Guanico and Boca Oria wich can be great to learn to surf, panama has it all!
Our Playa Venao Surf Club & Hostel, this spot catches just any swell, so it is a good bet when there is still or no surf anywhere else. It is best surfed at medium to high tide. At low tide, it tends to close out. Also, on swells over 8 to 10 feet, it tends to close out.
Major swells
April to Octuber but the clean surf season is December to April when swell from deep antic lows reach the Pacific coastline with offshore winds a common occurrence. Typically morning surfs are offshore and afternoon are light onshore, make sure you are up early to get those classic glassy sessions.
Health: No vaccine is required. Neverthless, think about taking a tratment against malaria if you wish to hazard in the jungle.
Currency: The local currency is a Balboa (PAB) but it is not exportable. We recommend you to have US dollar in small denominatios and change on the way there. Credit cards are not accepted everywhere.
Getting Here
Nearby airports: Panamá City (5hrs) and Pedasí (50min). Book with us your airport transfer.
PRICES & PACKAGES
Surf Lessons Package
At Playa Venao Surf Club & Hostel surfers of all levels welcome! Our Surf Club is for everyone, from seasoned pros looking to improve their speed and control to newbies just hoping to stand up for the first time. Our instructors are professional, experienced surfers who will help you get the most from your surf experience. Carve up the waves on the latest advanced equipment in the best-hidden spots scouted by us just for you. Lessons include personalized instruction, equipment, and access to local surf meccas.
7 Nights pack
Inclusions
✔ 7 nights accommodation (shared room)
✔ Breakfast, 6 lunch/picnics, and 3 dinners
✔ 6 Daily Surf lessons (1 hour) in the morning for your level
✔ Free surf time all afternoon
✔ Transport to the best spots
✔ Surf tips and coaching
✔ Organized social night in our Playground and excellent optional extra activities.
✔ Free WIFI
✔ Our team on hand 24/7
| PRICE PER PERSON |
LOW SEASON April to October |
HIGH SEASON January to March, November&December |
| Shared room | $415 | $449 |
| Private-double (2 pax) | $457.50 | $542.50 |
| Private-double (1 pax) | $629 | $799 |
| Standard-double (2 pax) | $534.50 | $619.50 |
| Standard-double (1 pax) | $785 | $955 |
| Deluxe-double (2 pax) | $611.50 | $696.50 |
| Deluxe-double (1pax) | $935 | $1105 |
*Double room-queen or king bed
Surf Guidings Package
Our surf guiding package is designed for those who know how to surf but prefer a local guide who finds every day the best spots, finding epics uncrowded surf during all the stay. Our guides have a deep knowledge of the area and will make sure you surf the right spot at the right time. The surf guides will surf with you and tell you everything you need to know about the specific spots (currents, winds, sandbanks, rocks…..)
7 Nights pack
Inclusions
✔ 7 nights accommodation (shared room)
✔ Breakfast, 6 lunch/picnics, and 3 dinners
✔ 6 Daily Surf guidings for your level in the best surf spots
✔ Surf tips
✔ Transport to the best spots
✔ Organized social night in our Playground and excellent optional extra activities.
✔ Free WIFI
✔ Our team on hand 24/7
| PRICE PER PERSON |
LOW SEASON April to October |
HIGH SEASON January to March, November&December |
| Shared room | $389 | $425 |
| Private-double (2 pax) | $412.50 | $497.50 |
| Private-double (1 pax) | $605 | $775 |
| Standard-double (2 pax) | $489.50 | $574.50 |
| Standard-double (1 pax) | $759 | $929 |
| Deluxe-double (2 pax) | $566.50 | $651.50 |
| Deluxe-double (1pax) | $910 |
$1080 |
*Double room-queen or king bed
Surf & Island Package
Do you want non stop surfing and also don´t miss the amazing island around Playa Venao? Book this package! You will enjoy in one of the best and exotic surf spot in Panamá simultaneously you will discover the incredible island in the area, exotic flora and birds, and wonderful beaches of crystal water and white sand ……… A perfect mix for people who love surfing, nature, and adventure!!
7 Nights pack
Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, 4 lunch/picnic, and 3 dinners
- 4 Daily surf lessons or guiding for your level to the best surf spots
- Surf tips
- Isla Cañas day tour
- Isla Iguana day tour
- Organized social night in our Playground and excellent optional extra activities
- Free Wifi
- Our team on hand 24/7
| PRICE PER PERSON |
LOW SEASON April to October |
HIGH SEASON January to March, November&December |
| Shared room | $415.00 | $453.00 |
| Private-double (2 pax) | $460.50 | $545.50 |
| Private-double (1 pax) | $630.00 | $800.00 |
| Standard-double (2 pax) | $537.50 | $622.50 |
| Standard-double (1 pax) | $784.00 | $954.00 |
| Deluxe-double (2 pax) | $614.50 | $699.50 |
| Deluxe-double (1pax) | $938.00 |
$1108.00 |
