F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will my girlfriend or wife like it there?
If your girlfriend likes the outdoors, she’ll love it. There is fishing, snorkeling, hiking, horseback riding, a long beach you can run/walk with lots of pretty shells she can collect. Though our accommodations are better than camping, she will ONLY enjoy it, if she likes camping.
2. What are the accommodations like?
Oceanfront cabana rooms with a great view and a cool breeze. There is running water for drinking and showering. We have a dining room area for eating and visiting in the evening. We have electricity in the evening hours when we start our generator. Accommodation Pictures
3. When is the best season?
Best chance for double overhead plus waves in from April to October. November to March is more likely to be in the headhigh range. Rainy season is from May to November, dry season is from December to April. Please note, we can not guarantee waves that are either too big or too small for your preference.
4. Do I need any special immunizations?
Tetanus would be good if you haven’t had one in the last ten years. No problems with Malaria, Yellow Fever or Hepatitis.
5. How safe is it in Panama?
Recently, a government study on crime in Latin America found Panama with a lower crime rate than Costa Rica, which is typically thought as one of the safest latin american countries to travel to. Panama is rated at the same level as the United States.
6. Do I need a passport?
Yes For a U.S. passport application, go to: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
7. How far are you from Panama City?
The island is located 250 miles from Panama City going in the direction of Costa Rica. We are on an island in the Gulf of Chiriqui.
8. Can you accommodate vegetarian diets?
Yes. Panama has a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Please inform us prior to arrival of any special diets.
9. How consistent are your waves?
As consistent as any other surf destination in the world. We have waves most all the time, but we can’t guarantee waves 100% of the time. No body can.
10.What is the bathroom like?
We have a flush toilet, sink and shower.
11.What is your preparation for medical emergencies?
We have a fairly extensive medical supply cabinet, so we can handle most minor injuries like cuts and bruises. Our camp workers have some first aid, CPR training, but aren’t doctors. We have phone and radio contact with a local naval base. We are approximately 1 hour to a small country hospital and 1.5 hours from a major city hospital.
