SANTA CATALINA PANAMA CABAÑAS FOR RENT
We have cabanas for rent in Santa Catalina! Santa Catalina, Panama is located on the Pacific Ocean in the Chiriqui Gulf. It was a fishing village which existed in seclusion until discovered by big wave surfers in the 1970s. Santa Catalina was kept secret by the surfers for almost 10 years. Today about 250 people live full time in Santa Catalina and fishing is still a big part of the daily life for the locals.
Santa Catalina offers some dive camps, low cost hotels and a few places that serve food. It’s location is secluded, the closest town with ATM, grocery, other basic services is Soná which is about an hour away by car. Soná is the birthplace of the Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli.
Santa Catalina is the closest boating point to Isla Coiba. Isla Coiba is famous for world class diving, great local dives and world class fishing. Santa Catalinas' beautiful beaches, tropical forest and friendly people make it a great stop for all folks wanting to enjoy themselves.