Santa Catalina is located in the Chiriqui Gulf Veraguas State and was once an unexplored fishing village until the seventies.
Adventurous surfers that kept its location for such a long time to protect its magnificent magic from others discovered it.
Though regularly visited by a number of tourists today, it still maintains some of its valuable exclusivity.
It offers one of the world's best tourist destinations and the closest port of access is Coiba Island.
It contains one street that leads straight into the beach where one is likely to find plenty of fun activities to keep them occupied during the duration of the stay there.
These activities are discussed below and they are what make this location so valuable.
Surfing enthusiasts will appreciate the height and strength of the waves and in particular the seasoned individuals.
Novices have the choice of Estero where they can horn their skills by taking on the small but consistent waves connected to one of sandiest beaches for relaxation.
You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting between one of the many surf camps available.
In order to get a better view of different varieties of sea life available at your disposal consider scuba diving.
You have the chance to see and glow in the beauty of crabs, eels, lobster, and other life forms that live on the reefs and beautifully curved corals in startling colors.
One of the best advantages of this location is that you are more probable to run into an unexplored part of these waters making the trip down there well worth it.
Fishing in Panama is a very new experience no matter how experienced you are the quality and abundance of each catch is unrivalled.
It is common to view an army of seabirds diving for baitfish driven up by the huge schools of tuna fish.
The typical weather condition and warm waters make it the perfect seasonal home for many sea creatures that are trying to escape the winters in both hemispheres giving action all through the year.
Eco tours are popular throughout the region and include day and night trips to and from the Coiba Island these are run by local businesses.
Some of the activities include guided as well as own driven tours of the island using Kayaks provided by international companies in the area.
The businesses also offer a variety of other services including yoga massages and advance planning and booking is advised for best pleasure and relaxation.
Bird watchers have the chance to observe an endless assortment of birds within their natural unspoilt habitats in and around Coiba Island.
Some of the most popular choices include the scarlet macaw and parrots that are easy to spot among the hills.
The island itself is a UNESCO protected zone and is part of a national park.
To get to Santa Catalina one has to be prepared to take a trip on road from Panama City.
Trip will lead you from to Santiago from city and then into Sona which will lead you to this gem of a town.
Consult with a local travel guide for directions on getting there to avoid getting lost.