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Surfcamp Guanico

playa guanico, Tonosí - Los Santos Province, Panama
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The Place

Surf Camp

Private & Shared room options

Couples

Families

Groups

Solo travellers

Nearest Wave
50 metres

Surfcamp Guanico is located directly at the beach with a breath to taking view on the Pacific Ocean, the green hills of the natural turtle park and the great surf break of Guanico Beach.

The camp provides a wide range of accommodations for individuals, backpackers and groups at different price levels. The bar and lounge create a wonderful mix of chill out atmosphere surrounded by the exotic paradise of Guanico Beach.

We engaged all our efforts to create the ideal location for all travellers. Permanent sun and waves, clean and tropical waters together with warm and friendly people of Los Santos create the chilling atmosphere comparable with the summer of California of the late 70ies.

All surf spots located in the province of Los Santos have a similar swell exposure like Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Unlike other locations, the province of Los Santos still provides some empty line ups and secret surf spots.

The kitchen is operated by international hotel trainees or volunteers who are pleased to provide delicious:
to breakfast: 07.30 to 09.00 (8 usd)
to dinner: 18.00 to 20.00 (approx. 10 to 14 usd)
on our ocean view terrace. Enjoy cool drinks at our bar with friends and guests. The view on the ocean and the fresh sea breeze will make your day.

Location

There is a good bus service to Las Tablas/Tonosi from Panama City, the main bus terminal at Albrook. After the comfortable touring bus from Panama City to Las Tablas (9.50 usd) you will have to take a cab to the other, local bus terminal to get a ride to Tonosi. Not all buses to Las Tablas/Tonosi are touring buses, some are coaster buses and have limited storage space for luggage and surf boards. We recogment to travel these 4 hours from Panama with the touring buses. The coaster from Las Tablas to Tonosi (3.50 usd) will get you there in approx. 50 minutes. Taxis from Las Tablas direct to Guanico Beach (approx 40 to 50 usd) are available.

Once in Tonosi, you can take the bus to Guanico Abajo (Guanico Beach) which runs a few times a day and costs 2 usd per person, each way or take a cab from Tonosi to the beach for about 10 usd.

  • Facilities
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  • Terms
Number of people: 26
Air Conditioning
Bath Towels
Beach Towels
Parking (free)
WIFI (free)
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Pets allowed
Sundeck
Surfboard hire
Surfboard Storage Area
Breakfast (additional)
Dinner (additional)
Hotel bar
Restaurant
Darts
Hiking
Horseback riding
Mountain biking
Ping-pong
Pool table
Snorkeling
SUP
Surf school
Volleyball
Yoga

Additional Fees:

Fishing/snorkel trips (28 usd/pax min 4), SUP mangroove tours (25 usd), horsebackriding (20 usd approx.2 hours)

Extras:

extra bed in double room additional 6 usd
Orange Room
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2

ocean view privat double room

Green Room
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2

ocean view privat double room

Blue Room
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2

ocean view privat double room

Red Room
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2

vally view privat double room

Violet Room
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2

Vally view privat double room

Family Room
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 8

two double beds and 2 bunk beds, total 8 pax/privat

Dormitory
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 6

3 bunk beds

You can never get lost

When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.

We don't provide airport transfers but you can book one easily here: Airport Transfers

  • - Nearest Airport: panama city
  • - Distance from Airport in kms: approx. 260 km
  • - Time from Airport in a car: 4 3/4 house
  • - There is no train from the airport
  • - There is a bus from the airport

Come Surf With Us

Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.

Instructors

nico

bettina

mark

Very consistent for any waves, beach break, river mouth point break, for all level surfer.

Main Surf Beach: Playa Guanico

Surf Lessons we offer:

Kids Surf Lessons

Kids must be at least 10 years old.

Beginner Surf Lessons

We provide arrangements with experienced surfers and professional surf teachers who can teach in private or small group settings (between 2/3 persons). They have you up on a board and smiling in no time (lessons 1h 30 minutes).

Intermediate Surf Lessons

If you just want to improve your existing skills, we have the coaching that will enable you to reach your goals (lessons 1h 30 minutes).

Advanced Surf Lessons

If you just want to improve your existing skills, we have the coaching that will enable you to reach your goals (lessons 1h 30 minutes).

Private Surf Lessons

If you just want to improve your existing skills, we have the coaching that will enable you to reach your goals (lessons 1h 30 minutes).

Surf Guide

We offer also surfguiding to all the local spots.

SUP Lessons

New, SUP wave riding classes, get your first wave with us.


Playa Guanico

Level: All Levels

Guanico Beach Break: Directly in front of the hostel you find the beach break of Playa Guanico. This wave works with 90 % consistency year round. Playa Guanico picks up swells from all directions and starts working at a swell to size of 1.5 feet. You may find lefts and rights for all level of surfers.

Guanico River Mouth: To the left of rio Guanico, right hander fast and powerfull, works in general with 4 feet and more.

Guanico Point Break: Right from the Beach Break on the other side of river Guanico you may find the point break (walking distance of 15 minutes), starts working with 4 feet.

Playa Ostional: Starts working with bigger swells. Various spots, reef and rocky points. Playa Ostional is reachable within 8 minutes by car.

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Level: All Levels

all levels

Surf conditions in Los Santos Province:

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27°

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29°

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28°

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PAYMENT

  • A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
  • Your balance is due at check in.

CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING

  • To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
  • Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.

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