Playa Larga beach

Playa Larga is a low key beach located to the north of Portobelo, Panama. It is also known as Playa Cacique. There are great viewpoints overlooking small offshore islands. Swimming is good enough. However, sea bottom is more suitable for snorkeling due to the stones covered with algae. However, there are many trees ashore, while no waves in the water. So anyway, this is a great spot. Please note, that locals try to charge US$5 for parking. Or you may try to tell, that you are going to a restaurant. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 9.614834, -79.616601

Hotels [edit]

Ciel y Miel Eco Lodge is a great boutique resort located atop. Rooms' fares start from about US$300 per night. They also have a very expensive restaurant. Probably, this is the only problem with this property.

In the village of Cacique, there is also much cheaper hotel called Villa Betel Caribbean's Boat. However, their service is also rather poor. In addition, some other accommodation options can be founded in airbnb.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to the major Panama international airport (PTY, Tocumen) or fly to secondary Panama international airport (BLB, Balboa). Next take a taxi or get by bus.

When to go [edit]

It is always rainy season on the Caribbean coast of Panama. However, relatively dry seasons are January, March and October.

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