(Surfers Village) Rio Hato, in Coclé, near to the Pacific beaches has been chosen as the site for the construction of an international airport to serve the interior. Other locations in the running were Aguadulce, Antón, Penonome, Santiago and Chitré. As a sweetener to protesters in Santiago, which claims the airport should have been sited their because of the region’s … [Read more...]
Surfing the longest wave ever in the Panama Canal
(Ink Magazine) What happens when you put together one of the modern wonders of the world, a wakesurfing boat and a surfer with lots of leg power? Two Guinness® Book of World Records, a four hour wave and some very confused sailors. On March 19, 2011, this will all be tested in the Red Bull Canal Cross when Panamanian surfer Gary Saavedra will go down in history as the … [Read more...]
Panama will host the 2011 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games
(Surfline) The 2011 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games will be held in the beautiful waves of Panama from June 25 through July 3, 2011. Both the ISA and Billabong are thrilled to announce the destination of next year's event after receiving several attractive bid options for 2011. ISA President Fernando Aguerre stated, "The surf in Panama is exceptional, and after having … [Read more...]
Morro Negrito Surf Camp: Warm Water, Tropical Adventure and Uncrowded Waves in Panama
Warm Water, Tropical Adventure, Uncrowded Waves. This is Morro Negrito. Open since 1998 and located on a small private island off the coast of Panama (Central America), it is a paradise worth discovering! The Morro Negrito Surf Camp is actually two islands. One being the big island and then a smaller outer … [Read more...]
Surfing’s Place in Panama
(Panamagringo) Panama is a hidden gem for surf lovers. Rumor has it that some of the world’s top surf spots are on the pacific coast of this stunning country however the people who know about them and the locals would probably keep them just that, rumors. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting surfers in Panama from Italy, the states, and even some army brats born and raised … [Read more...]