Surf Camp in Panama with Lessons and Yoga at Selina Playa Venao East
What’s Cooked, Poured and Eaten at La Palma | Food & Drink
Mornings at Selina Playa Venao East, on the beach of Panama’s Azuero Peninsula, start with a simple question: waves first, or breakfast first? Most people end up with both, which is why a surf camp in Panama with lessons and yoga works here as a rhythm rather than a timetable. Out of the water, a table is waiting.
La Palma is the property’s beach restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. You paddle out, come back hungry, and the restaurant sits right on the beach. From Sunday to Wednesday it is open 07:00 to 22:30, early enough for breakfast after a sunrise session. From Thursday to Saturday it stays open until 03:00, and the evening takes its time ending.
The bar pours cocktails, and at sunset the live music starts. On weekends there are parties or live shows around an open bonfire, so the night opens the same way each time: fire, sound and the people you met in the lineup that morning.
Prefer to cook for yourself? There is a fully equipped shared kitchen. Your call: a table at the restaurant, a drink at the bar, or your own pan.
Surf Camp in Panama with Lessons and Yoga | Surf Camp
The surf camp at Selina Playa Venao East is built around the water, with room left over for food, breathing and rest. It comes in three lengths, and every one includes level-matched surf lessons, full surf gear, video analysis and theory sessions.
- 7-day camp: 7 days of surf lessons, 6 breakfasts and 6 yoga classes
- 10-day camp: 10 days of surf lessons, 9 breakfasts and 9 yoga classes
- 15-day camp: 15 days of surf lessons, 14 breakfasts and 14 yoga classes
Video analysis is the part surfers tend to love: you watch yourself on the wave, work out what happened, and paddle back out with one thing to fix. Yoga takes place on the wellness deck, which is the right place for salty shoulders.
Don’t expect boot-camp energy. A lesson, a yoga class and breakfast are three anchors in the day, and the rest belongs to you. Book now, because the ocean is already calling.
River Mornings and Golden Hour | Activities
If you aren’t signed up for the camp, there is still a rhythm to fall into. Sunrise surf sessions, slow mornings by the river and beach walks at golden hour are all on offer. The order repeats: first light on the waves, unhurried hours in the shade, and a walk along the sand as the sun drops.
The nights are another story. Weekend music, the bonfire and the parties let you choose: join in all the way, or sit at the edge of the circle and listen.
Deck, Pool and Coworking | Facilities
Alongside the shared kitchen there is an activity deck, an outdoor pool and a coworking space. That mix lets digital nomads staying longer than a week fit a few hours of work between sessions.
The property sits on the beach, surrounded by palms, and this is where the jungle meets the waves in its simplest form: green on one side, water on the other.
Where You Sleep | Rooms
The rooms are simple and close to the sand, made for coming back tired and sleeping well. Choices include private standard rooms for couples, family rooms, private rooms for 4, micro rooms and shared rooms. What you get:
- Standard: queen bed, private bathroom and balcony, one minute from the beach, up to 2 guests
- Standard Quad: two queen beds, private bathroom and a balcony with a hammock, up to 4 guests
- Hybrid Deluxe: 34 sqm, a king bed that splits into two singles plus a queen bed, TV and mini fridge, up to 4 guests
- Tepee: shared bathroom a few steps away, not a private one
- Shared dorms: lockers and a socket by the bed
Every room has air conditioning, fresh linen, WiFi, hot water and daily cleaning. After a day of salt and sand, that is exactly what you need.
Getting There from Panama City, and Booking | Getting there
The drive from Panama City to Playa Venao takes about 5 to 6 hours. The shared shuttle leaves from Casco Viejo and from Panama City’s international airport, runs every day except Saturday, and has no minimum booking. Luggage and surfboards are included, with boards carried safely on the roof of the vehicle. Prefer a car of your own? The private shuttle starts at $150, with pickup anywhere in Panama City, one way or round trip.
Booking directly on the website gets you 10% off the room price. Stay 4 nights or more and you get one surfboard per day free, subject to availability and room type. Book 6 nights and the seventh is free, subject to availability, while 7 nights or more earns 20% off. The site also states flexible cancellation and a best price commitment.
Pick your length, join in, and let the waves sort out the rest. Book now.
Frequently Asked Questions | FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does the surf camp at Selina Playa Venao East include?
The camp at Selina Playa Venao East includes daily level-matched surf lessons, full surf gear, video analysis and theory sessions. The 7-day camp adds 6 breakfasts and 6 yoga classes. The 10-day camp includes 9 of each, and the 15-day camp includes 14 of each.
Can I eat at La Palma without joining the camp?
Yes. La Palma is the property’s beach restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is open 07:00 to 22:30 from Sunday to Wednesday and until 03:00 from Thursday to Saturday. There is also a bar with cocktails and live music at sunset.
How do I get from Panama City to Playa Venao with a surfboard?
The shared shuttle runs every day except Saturday with no minimum booking, and luggage and surfboards are included. Boards travel safely on the roof, and the trip takes about 5 to 6 hours. A private shuttle is also available from $150, with pickup anywhere in Panama City.
Which rooms can I book, and is the bathroom private in the tepee?
Options include private standard rooms for couples, family rooms, private rooms for 4, micro rooms and shared dorms. In the tepees the bathroom is shared and a few steps away, not private. All rooms have air conditioning, WiFi, hot water and daily cleaning.
How can I save when booking Selina Playa Venao East?
Booking directly through the website gets 10% off the room price. From 4 nights you get a free surfboard per day, subject to availability and room type, and 6 nights earns a free seventh night. Stays of 7 nights or more get 20% off.
Can I bring a pet?
Standard rooms and private rooms are listed as pet-friendly.
What is the address, and how do I reach reception?
Selina Playa Venao East is at Calle Dr. Belisario Porras, Las Escobas del Venado. Reception can be reached on WhatsApp at +507-6426-8475.
Is there snorkeling at Isla Iguana?
Yes. The snorkeling tour runs on Thursdays, lasts 6 hours and includes transport, a sandwich, drinks, fruit and snorkeling gear. You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund, and booking directly on the website gets 15% off the Isla Iguana cruise.
What is the Omega activity, and who can join?
The rainforest Omega activity at Venao has 8 Omega routes and 2 rappels, with transport from Venao included. It is suitable from age 6, and afterwards you can cool off with a swim at a nearby waterfall.
