These are perfect for beginners of all ages. This huge stretch of beach is home to some kinder, rolling waves. Just down the hill at the other end of the village is Playa Estero. If La Punta break looks a bit too crazy or advanced for you, that is no problem in Santa Catalina. Just next to La Punta is a beautiful little rocky outcrop called Casa Maya that is worth checking out. La Punta is also a great spot to launch your kayak or stand-up paddleboard for a kayak trip to Isla Catalina. Surfing and chilling after surfing are probably the most popular things to do in Santa Catalina!

Hotel Santa Catalina has direct surf access to La Punta or ‘The Point’ break but there are also a lot of surf camps and smaller properties with ladders and stairs down to access La Punta. The offshore winds get strong in the afternoon. It gets dispersed down the long point, especially during high tide. The most popular section at La Punta surf break is the outside section.

With a tide sweeping in and out by quite some distance, surfers wait for high tide to paddle directly out from Hotel Santa Catalina or nearby entrance points. It breaks right every day between April and October. La Punta has built a reputation as being one of the best waves in Central America because of its year-round offshore and consistency, which is seen almost nowhere else in the region. In this blog post, I will share everything you need to know about exploring all of the top things to do in Santa Catalina, Panama.

SCUBA DIVING IN SANTA CATALINA/ COIBA NATIONAL PARK.

MAKE A DAY TRIP OR STAY OVERNIGHT ON CEBACO ISLAND.

Casa maya via playa el estero