AcoModo Guidebook - Pacific Beach Region
Food scene
Vista Mar Marina is a modern, well-built marina with excellent docks, substantial breakwaters, and excellent service. It provides guests with the ultimate yachting, fishing and Panamanian cultural adventure experience. Yacht and boat rentals are available (see Marina office for more information).
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Vista Mar Golf, Beach & Marina
Vista Mar Marina is a modern, well-built marina with excellent docks, substantial breakwaters, and excellent service. It provides guests with the ultimate yachting, fishing and Panamanian cultural adventure experience. Yacht and boat rentals are available (see Marina office for more information).
Boga Bar
Enjoy good seafood with an awesome view of Vista Mar right on the marina.
Gold Coast Brewing Company
Calle IDAANGreat beer
Tai Kai Sushi & Martini
Great sushi place in Buenaventura
Las Bovedas restaurante fusion
MANSA Restaurant
Café Unido El Valle
Av principalGeisha coffee
La Casa de Lourdes
Great restaurant in a beautiful setting in El Valle
Restaurante Los Camisones
Carretera PanamericanaChef Pascal Restaurant
Considered the top restaurant in San Carlos district
Kahua Panama Coffee Bar Coronado
Best coffee shop in town.
Make sure to visit Caelo Restaurant located at the Azules Beach Club in Punta Caelo.
Jose Carles and Erasmo Bosquez are the Chefs in charge of giving life to the kitchen of Caelo Beach Restaurant.
Both chefs share the mission of contributing to the research and development of Panamanian gastronomy, first in the restaurant #dondejose first restaurant of Chef Carles and then in Fonda Lo Que Hay.
At Caelo Beach Restaurant they seek to continue with this mission in a casual, fun and beachy format, exploiting the resources that are presented to them in their immediate environment, causing a fresh and changing menu.
Punta Caelo
Make sure to visit Caelo Restaurant located at the Azules Beach Club in Punta Caelo.
Jose Carles and Erasmo Bosquez are the Chefs in charge of giving life to the kitchen of Caelo Beach Restaurant.
Both chefs share the mission of contributing to the research and development of Panamanian gastronomy, first in the restaurant #dondejose first restaurant of Chef Carles and then in Fonda Lo Que Hay.
At Caelo Beach Restaurant they seek to continue with this mission in a casual, fun and beachy format, exploiting the resources that are presented to them in their immediate environment, causing a fresh and changing menu.
Manglar Lodge
Calle 1ra NorteLas Bovedas restaurante fusion
Best sushi in the area
DonVitoPizza
Authentic italian pizza
Kare Coffee & Trips
Excellent specialty coffee in the heart of El Valle. Very good desserts as well.
Restaurante Brisas Panameñas
Genuine Panamanian food in the heart of El Valle
Nacion Sushi Coronado
Best and most complete asian food place in the beach area
Gorgeous decor
Tichanan Thai Cuisine
Vista Mar BoulevardLocalb favorite located at the Vista Mar Beach Club
Leisure
Pipas Beach Restaurant
FarallonGreat for food and drinks right on the sand
Family Activities
If you're looking for that unique Panamanian experience, you're in for a treat with El Valle de Anton, an entire city of 8,000 people inside the crater of the inactive El Valle volcano. With nearby picturesque waterfalls and a tropical ecosystem boasting amazing vistas, come explore El Valle de Anton, it's even more amazing than you think! If you’re looking for a very nice restaurant, we highly recommend La Casa de Lourdes.
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Anton Valley
If you're looking for that unique Panamanian experience, you're in for a treat with El Valle de Anton, an entire city of 8,000 people inside the crater of the inactive El Valle volcano. With nearby picturesque waterfalls and a tropical ecosystem boasting amazing vistas, come explore El Valle de Anton, it's even more amazing than you think! If you’re looking for a very nice restaurant, we highly recommend La Casa de Lourdes.
El Nispero is also home to the Centro de Conservación de Anfibios de El Valle (EVACC), an amphibian study center sponsored by the Houston, San Antonio, and San Diego zoos. The center will study the bacteria that is wiping out the golden frog, among other amphibians, and work to ensure the amphibians’ survival.
Open every day from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Entrance fees:
Foreigners: adults $5,00, children $2,00
Locals: adults $2,00, children $1,00
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El Nispero is also home to the Centro de Conservación de Anfibios de El Valle (EVACC), an amphibian study center sponsored by the Houston, San Antonio, and San Diego zoos. The center will study the bacteria that is wiping out the golden frog, among other amphibians, and work to ensure the amphibians’ survival.
Open every day from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Entrance fees:
Foreigners: adults $5,00, children $2,00
Locals: adults $2,00, children $1,00
CasaMar
Every day from 9 am to 4:00 pm, closed on Tuesday, final entrance is 3:30 pm.
Entrance fees: $5.00
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บัตเตอร์ฟลายเฮฟเว่น
14 C. la PlantaEvery day from 9 am to 4:00 pm, closed on Tuesday, final entrance is 3:30 pm.
Entrance fees: $5.00
Ideal place to visit with kids with a wide variety of tropical friends advice: bring water sun protection and mosquito repellent
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Buenaventura Zoo
Ideal place to visit with kids with a wide variety of tropical friends advice: bring water sun protection and mosquito repellent
Outdoor activity
La India Dormida hike is one of the most popular sunrise viewpoints in all of Anton Valley. The hike only takes about 45 minutes to summit from the town, making it a perfect way to start your morning. The loop trail takes you along the edge of the beautiful mountains of the crater, which resemble the body of a sleeping person. This is where the hike gets its name and we will delve into the Legend of the Sleeping Indian in this blog post as well as everything you need to know about hiking La India Dormida to enjoy an epic sunrise.
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India Dormida
La India Dormida hike is one of the most popular sunrise viewpoints in all of Anton Valley. The hike only takes about 45 minutes to summit from the town, making it a perfect way to start your morning. The loop trail takes you along the edge of the beautiful mountains of the crater, which resemble the body of a sleeping person. This is where the hike gets its name and we will delve into the Legend of the Sleeping Indian in this blog post as well as everything you need to know about hiking La India Dormida to enjoy an epic sunrise.
Just before the entrance to Coronado along the American Highway, take a road that goes to the in the direction of the mountains. Take that road all the way to end and it leads to the Laguna de San Carlos. When you reach a Y at the end of the paved road turn right and you will drive right up to the parking lot of the Laguna. They are 21 km from the Highway to the parking lot of the Laguna. There’s a beautiful lagoon there where you can camp and swim. Entry costs only $1 for adults, and $0.50 for children, and the camping fee ranges from $5 to $10.
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Laguna de San Carlos
Just before the entrance to Coronado along the American Highway, take a road that goes to the in the direction of the mountains. Take that road all the way to end and it leads to the Laguna de San Carlos. When you reach a Y at the end of the paved road turn right and you will drive right up to the parking lot of the Laguna. They are 21 km from the Highway to the parking lot of the Laguna. There’s a beautiful lagoon there where you can camp and swim. Entry costs only $1 for adults, and $0.50 for children, and the camping fee ranges from $5 to $10.
At 560 meters (1,837 feet), Cerro Chame faces the Pacific Ocean, very close to Coronado Beach. From its summit you will see nearby beach towns such as Corona and Coronado. Also Punta Chame and Panama City. Also the Campana Mountains, mangro forests, salt water shrimp ponds, and many other fantastic views. The view from the top is simply amazing! There are plenty more things to do to go around in the area, so feel free to ask for some recommendations and we’ll gladly offer a personalized itinerary for your group.
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Cerro Chame
At 560 meters (1,837 feet), Cerro Chame faces the Pacific Ocean, very close to Coronado Beach. From its summit you will see nearby beach towns such as Corona and Coronado. Also Punta Chame and Panama City. Also the Campana Mountains, mangro forests, salt water shrimp ponds, and many other fantastic views. The view from the top is simply amazing! There are plenty more things to do to go around in the area, so feel free to ask for some recommendations and we’ll gladly offer a personalized itinerary for your group.
The best kite-surfing school in Punta Chame.
Machete Kitesurf School, Foiling, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing Panama
Carretera Bejuco-Punta ChameThe best kite-surfing school in Punta Chame.
The Chame Canyon is one of the most unique landscapes in the area and truly a wonder of mother nature. Hidden in the Altos del Maria, which is only a 45-60 minute drive from Punta Chame, you will find these incredible rock formations, which have been shaped by many years of erosion of the Chame River. It ranges for many hundred meters and is the perfect place to explore, relax and to refresh from the hot weather.
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Los Cajones de Chame
The Chame Canyon is one of the most unique landscapes in the area and truly a wonder of mother nature. Hidden in the Altos del Maria, which is only a 45-60 minute drive from Punta Chame, you will find these incredible rock formations, which have been shaped by many years of erosion of the Chame River. It ranges for many hundred meters and is the perfect place to explore, relax and to refresh from the hot weather.
Palmar Surf Camp & School
Sightseeing
Isla Farallon is a unique island off the coast off Farallon on the southern coast of Panama, only a couple of hours drive from Panama City. We ventured down on three buses from Valle de Anton in about an hour and enjoyed a day of soaking up the sun, exploring Isla Farallon and beach volleyball on Farallon Beach. This is a family-friendly beach with nothing but chill vibes, sun, and salt!
Isla Farallón
Isla Farallon is a unique island off the coast off Farallon on the southern coast of Panama, only a couple of hours drive from Panama City. We ventured down on three buses from Valle de Anton in about an hour and enjoyed a day of soaking up the sun, exploring Isla Farallon and beach volleyball on Farallon Beach. This is a family-friendly beach with nothing but chill vibes, sun, and salt!
Only 3 km off the beach from Punta Chame lays the small and private island, which was once owned by the famous film actor John Wayne. In his honor, John Wayne City – a western-like resort and theme park were built which used to be a holiday destination for European and American tourists. Today, the so-called ‘John Wayne Island’, is totally deserted and resembles a ghost town where you rather not want to spend the night…
Taborcillo
Only 3 km off the beach from Punta Chame lays the small and private island, which was once owned by the famous film actor John Wayne. In his honor, John Wayne City – a western-like resort and theme park were built which used to be a holiday destination for European and American tourists. Today, the so-called ‘John Wayne Island’, is totally deserted and resembles a ghost town where you rather not want to spend the night…
Shopping and Groceries
Best source for organic products. Thet also carry a selection of vegan products.
Organica Store Coronado
Best source for organic products. Thet also carry a selection of vegan products.
Excellent quick-stop supermarket that carries the best quality products.
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Riba Smith | Coronado
Carretera InteramericanaExcellent quick-stop supermarket that carries the best quality products.
Felipe Motta Wine Store & Deli
Convenient licor store and deli in Buenaventura
Emergencies
Clinical Hospital San Fernando Coronado
Avenida Roberto EisenmannPrivate hospital located in Coronado