Santa Catalina Beach, Surfing beach in Veraguas Province, Panama.
Santa Catalina Beach features black volcanic sand stretching along the Pacific coast, with waves reaching heights of nine meters during peak seasons.
The beach evolved from a modest fishing settlement in the 1960s into an international surfing destination, drawing water sports enthusiasts from around the globe.
Local fishermen continue their traditional practices alongside modern surf culture, maintaining connections to Panama's maritime heritage through daily fishing activities.
Visitors can reach the beach by taking a five-hour bus journey from Panama City to Sona, followed by a connecting transport to Santa Catalina.
The beach serves as the primary gateway to Coiba National Park, where divers encounter whale sharks, manta rays, and numerous marine species.
Location: Veraguas Province
GPS coordinates: 7.63334,-81.26054
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:53
Panama features a variety of photographic settings, from the colonial district of Casco Viejo to the fine sandy beaches of the San Blas Islands. Panama City combines historic heritage and modern architecture, including Frank Gehry's Biomuseo and the Miraflores locks that showcase canal engineering. Walks such as Cinta Costera or Amador Causeway offer views over the bay and the city skyline. Beyond the city, the country reveals rich and accessible nature. The Baru volcano rises over 3400 meters in Chiriquí province, while the Bocas del Toro archipelago hosts secluded beaches with turquoise waters. Tropical forests, marine reserves, and mountain trails complete this landscape diversity, making Panama a full photographic destination between the Atlantic and Pacific.
These locations in Panama display the country's diversity. From Coiba Island with its beaches to the colonial ruins of Portobelo. The selection includes national parks, mountains, beaches and historic sites. Volcan Baru offers views of both oceans. The San Blas Islands feature turquoise waters and coral reefs.
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La Yeguada
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Iglesia de San Francisco de la Montaña
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Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol
113.1 km
St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas
60 km
Saint Dominic Church of Parita
91.1 km
Casa Museo Belisario Porras
109.4 km
El Caño Archaeological Park
113.1 km
Manuel F. Zárate House Museum
110.1 km
Finca "Pausílipo" del Doctor Belisario Porras
114.4 km
Capilla de San Juan de Dios
113.1 km
Coiba
60.9 km
Isla Iguana Lighthouse
139.3 km
Playa Venao
119.9 km
Playa Cambutal
97.9 km
Church of Saint Michael
98.8 km
Casa Museo Manuel F. Zárate
110.1 km
Finca Pausílipo
114.4 km
Traditional architecture of Monagrillo
98.8 km
Iglesia de Santa Librada
109.4 km
Catedral San Juan Bautista de Chitré
98.8 km
Plaza de Parita
91.1 km
Catedral de San Juan Bautista
140.2 km
Escuela Normal Juan Demóstenes Arosemena
60.8 km
Playa Las Lajas
91.1 km
Museo de la Nacionalidad
99.3 km
Escuela Presidente Porras No.1
109.6 km
Iglesia de San Atanasio de Los Santos
99.4 kmReviews
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