Duration
5+ nights
Accommodation
Private & shared rooms

Surfing and dancing surrounded by palm trees

"Come enjoy the outdoor pool and water sports at this amazing local beach. Selina Surf Club will take you to the best places to learn to surf with top-notch equipment and friendly surf professionals!"

The surf

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Playa Venao is an exposed beach break that has very consistent surf. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The waves at the beach break both left and right. The best surf conditions is around mid-tide when the tide is falling. Playa Venao is a popular wave that can get crowded. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.

The lodge

Looking towards the extensive Azuero Peninsula, Selina Playa Venao faces the beach surrounded by palm trees and the best sunsets in the Pacific. We have a well-equipped shared kitchen, a restaurant and a yoga deck facing the sea.

If you want to take advantage of the morning, after doing yoga and breakfast, buy a day pass and go to the CoWork, which is designed for our visitors to work with high-speed wifi in a comfortable and inspiring environment. For the afternoon, choose from a variety of activities such as surfing, horseback riding and windsurfing, always with our Shokogi Surf Club instructors. At night, come to the garden where you can stay in a hammock, near the fire pit, where there is live music and DJ sets.

Explore

There are many things to do in Playa Venao if you stay at Selina. Come enjoy the outdoor pool and water sports at this amazing local beach. Selina Surf Club will take you to the best places to learn to surf with top-notch equipment and friendly surf professionals. Try kitesurfing or take your skills to the next level with beginner, intermediate and expert surf lessons.

Need a break from the water? Yoga is an option, or you can zip line through the jungle or explore the hidden white sand islands of nearby Iguana Island. If you are lucky enough to be here between July and October, join us on a whale-watching tour. Humpback whales pass through here during their migration season, and Venao is one of the best places to see them.

Volunteer with Selina Gives Back to spread the love for this lovely community with beach cleanups or activities with local kids. You will never be short of things to do in this surfer's paradise.

Cowork

Check your email while walking through the streets of this charming city. With daily, weekly, and monthly memberships, Selina Casco Viejo CoWork has everything you need to keep working on the go. Focus in a sleek, light-filled space or mingle with fellow entrepreneurs and nomads between client calls. With free coffee and tea, we have everything you need to fuel your creativity and passion.

Getting there
If you are flying to Panama City's Tocumen airport, ask about the direct transfer from Selina to Venao. If you arrive by plan... read more
If you are flying to Panama City's Tocumen airport, ask about the direct transfer from Selina to Venao. If you arrive by plane to Chitre, you can take a taxi ($45-50) or a public minibus to Playa Venao.

Selina Panama

Leading trips since 2014
Sinara Abrego
Manager
Sinara Abrego

Selina provides guests with beautiful places to stay, travel, and work abroad indefinitely. Plus, we use our in-depth local knowledge to create thousands of authentic activities and experiences in over 60 destinations worldwide.

From the heart of urban cities to the depth of the Amazon Jungle, we put our heart, soul, and wanderlust into providing travelers, break-takers, and staycation forever with a new and exciting way to explore the world.

Selina is building one of the biggest hospitality brands in the world with one of the fastest converting models globally. Combining superior accommodation design with coworking, leisure spaces, wellness and local experiences, Selina is made for today's nomadic traveler, providing its guests with a global infrastructure to travel and work internationally.

Selina impact

Join us to participate in the social, environmental and economic needs of the communities where we are located. From English classes to health and beach cleaning workshops, we are proud to promote cultural impact programs on our properties.

Languages: English, Spanish
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Questions?

What's included?
Accommodation, daily breakfast, surf lessons, and mentioned activities and meals.
What's not included?
Flights, airport transfers, and non-mentioned activities and meals.
When is the best time to travel to Panama?
The best time to visit Panama is between January and April, during the country's dry season. However, even during the so-called "rainy season", Panama remains a great option for travelers looking to e... read more
Do I need a visa to travel to Panama?
Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa or special permission to enter the country. Make sure you know the requirements before you book a flight, and contact your local authorities if you'r... read more
When's check-in and check-out?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM. Check-out is at 11:00 AM the day of departure.
What's the cancellation policy?
Cancel and get a full refund within 48 hours of purchase, or at least 30 days before the trip starts.