Are you planning a vacation in Panama and looking for the best places to visit?
Playa Venao, often referred to as a “surfer’s paradise,” is a must-visit destination.
Located on the Azuero Peninsula in the Los Santos Province, this stunning beach offers golden sand, consistent waves, and a variety of activities for both relaxation and adventure.
Just a 5-hour drive from Panama City, Playa Venao is an ideal spot for those seeking a beach getaway.
At Playa Venao you can find good waves all year round, but the best waves happen between the months of January through May.
In Playa Venao you can find a variety of hotels and restaurants but in this article we will describe what Eco Venao has to offer as an ideal lodging option.
Eco Venao is an ecological lodge that has a variety of accommodation options with a special hostel for surfers, beachfront cabins, camping space and family houses for rent equipped with kitchen, air conditioning and fans.
Depending on how many people are included in your vacation group, we can advise you on what is your best option to stay.
Activities in Eco Venao
You can find many fun, relaxing and outdoors activities. There are options for everyone!
Waterfall trail
The entire route to reach the viewpoint is 1.5m and takes approximately 25 minutes. Along the way you will get to know the different species of trees and vegetation and ,if you are lucky, you can see the three different species of monkeys (howlers, cappuccinos, and spider). When reaching the waterfall you will be able to go fo a refreshing swim and submerge yourself into nature, surrounded by the jungle.
Permaculture Tours
Since May 2015 Eco Venao has embarked on an ambitious Permaculture project with the aim of inspiring a mutually enhancing relationship with the Earth. Since its inception, our permaculture team have achieved great headway in the restoration of biological and cultural diversity at Eco Venao.
Currently the project consists of fruit, vegetable, a robust composting system, grey water recycling system, an African bee farm, composting toilets with wood chips, amazing plants and a lot of fun.
Take a tour, and go through our permaculture farm and get to know our project while learning about our practices and harvest some fruits and vegetables.
Learn to surf
You can dare to live new experiences and approach the surf academy Surf Dojo to take your first surf lessons or practice what you already know.
Massages in the Spa
Claudia and Alessandra are our star masseuses and offer, in our hotel Spa, various options for you to relax. One of the most sought-after massage is the “Deep tissue” which is a Swedish focused orthopedic massage, which reaches deeper layers of muscle tissue to correct alignment and relieve adhesion Another popular massage is the “Massage with essential oils”, which with aromatherapy focuses on the physiological and spiritual part which is important for healing.
Yoga
You can practice Yoga on a beautiful covered terrace with palm trees on the beach, with 180 ° view of the sea, trees and sand. The rugged polished teak wood floor and high ceiling provide an ideal space for a wide range of activities. It is where yoga and meditation sessions are held, and it has also been used for music and dance classes.
Volleyball
We have a volleyball court on the beach so you can have a good time with friends or family.
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Horseback riding
Choose between horseback riding within our project or on the beach. A guide will accompany you.
Snorkeling or Diving
We recommend going to Isla Iguana, an island located 30 minutes away on a boat trip from Pedasí. The crystal clear waters and corals make it ideal for diving here.
Fishing
There are several fishing tour agencies in the area that will take you fishing to the best places. Ask at reception for more information.
Sightseeing
Depending on the time of the year, you can see whales and / or turtles.
There are many places to visit in Panama but if you want to be on the beach, have direct contact with nature and have different options for sports, relaxation, and outdoors activities, coming to Playa Venao and staying at Eco Venao is what you need.