Santa Catalina in Panama is no longer just a surfer's secret
For years, the surfing community had a secret spot that it kept to itself, a location where long rollers broke right and left and the conditions were just right: Santa Catalina, Panama. The secret is out now that Rancho Estero is waiting for you and your board, whether it's a long board, short board or a boogie board. Even though conditions are just right for surfing, it's not an all-night, all-out party. Guests will be surprised to find out just how relaxing Rancho Estero is. It is a quiet getaway where you can surf or spend time scuba diving or just spend the day at the beach, soaking up the sun, reading a good novel.
An area of pristine beaches and remarkably blue-green water, as well as being nearby Santa Catalina and Isla Coiba, you will find surprises at Coiba National Park. While the sand is a perfect white and the water is the perfect temperature for swimming and relaxing, you will find a tropical paradise right below the surface if you put on your mask and fins and poke around. Spend some time looking at the wide variety of marine life you'll find just below the surface of Coiba National Park. The park boasts one of the largest thriving coral reefs of the Pacific Coast. August to February is the time you will find rollers averaging two to nine meters, depending on the day at Rancho Estero.Rancho Estero is the type of resort where the friendly staff will ensure that your stay is one that will be unforgettable, one that you will talk about for years.