We offer a range of different activities. Please click on above tabs and view our nearby attractions and rentals below.
Rentals:
Boogie Boards : Available free for hotel guests.
Ocean Kayak: Available free for hotel guets.
Horse Back Riding: $15 for 2 hours per person: Flat rate
Surf Board: $15 per day. Boards are only rented on daily basis. Flat rate
* Waivers must be signed for all rentals and tours.
Surrounding attractions for the adventurous travelers:
Guanico Abajo
Approximately a 20 minute drive from Hotel Playa Cambutal, toward Tonosi.
Guanico is peaceful beach known for its surf (best between tides) and as the birth place and destination for many of Panama’s nesting sea turtles. Nearby Playa Marinera is also known for its nesting turtles. Visitors may spot turtles from early July until late December.
On Playa Guanico is a single, but tasty, seafood restaurant which serves up regular fare of chicken and daily local catches; including prawns, shrimp, lobster and various fish.
Isla Canas
Located approximately 40 minutes to an hour, combined driving and boat trip.
This small, Pacific island is a Panamanian national wildlife reserve and home to multiple species of sea turtles that come onshore to lay their eggs from June to December. During the height of turtle nesting season, September and October, a visitor can view hundreds of sea turtles on the beaches. And, with government protection, these eggs lay undisturbed by locals.
Isla Canas offers boat tours to view the various types of birds that live on and off the island, crocodiles, iguanas and different types of mangrove ecosystems all year long. As well as fishing trips, boat and walking tours around the island, and excursions to two archaeological sites in proximity to the island (the House of Stone and an ancient indigenous burial ground).
Isla Iguana
Located about one hour and 30 minutes away by both car and boat, is a wildlife refuge that has a surface area of 130 acres. The island hosts two prominent, stunning white sand beaches.
Isla Iguana is home to many seabirds and marine species, and is another important nesting ground for many species of sea turtles. The surrounding waters are visited every year by two species of whales that migrate, from the cold polar waters to warmer waters in the tropics, to mate. It is an ideal place for snorkeling and diving; where wildly colored tropical coral and fish abound.
La Llana
Located 20 minutes from the town of Tonosi 40 minutes total if you driving from Hotel Playa Cambutal. La Llana a swimming hole situated in a scenic ancient river canyon. Surrounded by sheer rock walls and having an abundance of monkeys, which can be seen swinging from the trees, this is sure to be a memorable stop for travelers.
Have an adventurous day racing down the rapids or enjoy lounging in and around the swimming hole.
Rio Pedregal
Located approximately 30 driving minutes, west of HPC, along the coastline.
Rio Pedregal is a medium sized river that flows down from the surrounding mountains and discharges into the Pacific Ocean. The river is ideal for swimming, with various shallow and deep sections. Locals know that the beach surrounding the river mouth for its shore casting potential. For surfers, the river’s outlet also helps to create an excellent point break, known locally as corto circuito. And for those who prefer to stay dry you can spend your day collecting beautiful drift wood or perfectly round rocks.
Rio Pedregal is an area where you may swim, sunbath, surf, fish, hike and explore, all within a few hundred meters, making it a destination sure to please all those in your traveling group.
Playa Venao
Located approximately one hour driving from Cambutal is the small but busy surf town of Venao. With a great surfing beach break, lots of restaurants and busy nightlife on weekends, Playa Venao is good destination for those looking to socialize and party.
