Panama's surf spots have some of the best surf breaks in all of Central america. Whether you like point breaks, beach breaks, hollow tubes, or long walls, Panama has a variety of breaks to accommodate everyone´s style and ability. Few people knows about Panama´s surfing potential, and it still remains off the radar for the majority of the surfing community, which is a big plus surfers who come to stay in Selina Surf Clun Isla Colon-Bocas del Toro.
Colorful, Caribbean Bocas del Toro has always been legendary. Made famous by Afro-Caribbeans who arrived to work on nearby banana plantations, Bocas Town has envolved into a multicultural mecca.Dreamy, surreal and seductive, Bocas Town will capture your heart with his coconut groves and blue-green water.
Slow down and soak up the Caribbean vibes: island , reefs and beaches may draw you in, but it´s the energy that will make you want to linger.
Now with Selina Surf Club Isla Colon in the mix, this setting seems more surreal than ever!
Features
Selina Surf Club Isla Colon is at the epicenter of Isla Colon in the heart of Bocas Town. Stay in our dormitories, Standars, Private or Deluxe rooms to have a new lodging experience, and try local and global delicacies at our bar and restaurant, or cook the cath of the day yourself in our common kitchen. You don´t need anything else!. You can spend the day island hopping or scuba diving. If you have a board, bring it, if not, yo can rent our equipment.
At night, enjoy live music at our venue, then head out to Bocas Town for a some beer, rum and reggae. From here, the world is your oyster.
Just a few minutes walking to the town center and close groceries, ATM, hospital, bars & restaurants.
Nearby surfing spots: Bluff, Dumpers, Paunch, Silverbacks, Careñeros.......
Waves for beginners, ingermediate and advance.
Target: +18 / 99
Friendas, couples, families, "solo travelers" & groups
Good and amazing vibes & atmosphere, very familiar and dedicated service.
Perfect mixture of surfing, activities, weekend parties and relax.
Yoga sessions avalaible
Child friendly- Less than 3years for free (not allowed in shared rooms at unless family rent the dorm)
Extra beds avalaibles in Private rooms ( extra charge)
No pet friendly
English & Spanish
Eco-desing Hotel & Hostel
"On the water" / with sea views
Rooms tipe: non-smoker rooms
Dorms-shared room (shared bathroom / linen included)
Private room-double room (shared bathroom / linen & towels included)
Standar room-double room (en-suite bathroom / linen & towels included)
Deluxe room-double room (en-suite bathroom / linen & towels included)
Hot water
Air conditioning
Rooftop Terrace
Shared kitchen
Garden
Sun longers
Restaurant & Bar
B&B buffet / Half pension / Full pension
Lunch & Dinner: local flare with both western and eastern influences
Special meals for vegetarians or allergic people
Huge quiver all sizes (sorft-boards, fiberglass-boards, epoxy-boards & high performance boards)
Boards for beginners, intermediate and advence surfers.
Equipments are included en surf lessons.
Surf Packages inlcuded: free surf time with equipments outside course hours.
Board rental service from $10
Yoga
Bike rental
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Diving
Wakesurfing
Panama surfing is definitely recommended, is a legendary surfing location and is seen as more of "hardcore" destination and for the adventurous it could be the trip of a lifetime.
Min Temperature (ºC/ºF): 22º/º72)
Max Temperature (ºC/ºF): 30º/º86)
Water Temperature: around 27ºC. No weetsuite needed
Dry season: February to JUne, September to November
Wet season: December, January, July and August
Major swells: Rainest months: correspond with the swell; it can rain for days on end, but the sun usually comes out a bite every day.
Panama is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The capital an largest city is Panama City, whose metropolitan area is home to nearly half of the country´s 4 million people. Panamanians believe in general that the word Panama means "abundance of fish, trees and butterflies". Panama was inhabited by several indigenous tribes prior to settlement by Spanish in the 16th century. Panama´s tropical environment supports an abundance of plants. Forest dominate, interrupted in places by grasslands, scrub, and crops and the wildlife is the most diverse in Central America. It is home to many South American species as well as to North America wildlife. The culture is reflected in traditional products, such as woodcarvings, ceremonial mask and pottery, as well as in Panama´s architecture, cuisine and festivals. In earlier times baskets were woven for utilitarian uses, but now many villages rely almost exclusively on income from the baskets they produce for tourist. Panamanian cuisine is a mix of African, Spanish, and Native American techniques, dishes, and ingredients, refelcting its diverse population.
Important details
Formalities: passport valid 6 mnth after you return home is compulsory, a return plane ticket, and $500.
Language: official language Spanish. Second language, English.
Health: no vaccine is required to enter in Panama. Nevertheless, think about taking a treatment against malaria if you wish to hazard in the jungle.
Times difference: UTC-5.
Weather: Panama is a tropical country and only has two season ussually lasts from December to April. The went season from May to November. The Caribbean coast remains humid all year long. Temperatures not change too much.
Enviroment: Panama is also one of the safest places in the world, in general, you can surf, roam the streets, party, or shop care free, at any time day or night.
Water / Electricity: do not drink the tap water and bring along medicine for intentinal problems. Use an American outlet with flat connections because the electric current is 110V.
Currency: the local currency is Balboa (PAB) but it not expoetable. We recommend you to have US dollars in small denominations and change on the way there Credit cards are not accepted everywhere.
“Let the sea set you free”
“Surf days = Good days”
Ready to up your surfing game? This package is designed for intermediate or experienced surfers who are in search of the perfect wave. Selina Surf Club will guide you to the best spots where epic, uncrowded waves await. Our guides will make sure you find the best hidden beaches and give you all the information you need to know to make the most of your surf experience. Currents, winds, sandbanks, rock….we’ve got it covered.
What´s included?
5 NIGHTS
5 nights Selina accommodation Daily breakfast, 4 lunch/picnic and 2 dinners 4 Daily surf guiding for your level to the best surf spots Surf tips Organised social night in our Playground and excellent optional extra activities Free Wifi Selina team on hand 24/7
7 NIGHTS: from 363 € per person (Low season/shared room)
7 nights Selina accommodation Daily breakfast, 6 lunch/picnic and 3 dinners 6 Daily surf guiding for your level to the best surf spots Surf tips Organised social night in our Playground and excellent optional extra activities Free Wifi Selina team on hand 24/7
10 NIGHTS: from 530€ per person (Low season/shared room)
10 nights Selina accommodation Daily breakfast, 9 lunch/picnic and 4 dinners 9 Daily surf guiding for your level to the best surf spots Surf tips Organised social night in our Playground and excellent optional extra activities Free Wifi Selina team on hand 24/7
*Please ask us form double rooms pricing
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Surfing:La estancia fue muy grata, buen recibimiento, el bar es genial así como el personal que lo atiende, en nuestro caso nos trató super bien Joshua y nos hizo sentir en confianza como si viviéramos en Bocas.
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La ubicación es perfecta para todos los gustos ya que está cerca de todo.
Surfing:Muy lindo hostel para pasar la vacaciones y conocer gente , habitaciones grandes y limpias al igual que el staff siempre a disposición con la mejor onda. En mi estadía la pasamos excelente. La ubicación perfecta..
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