Yesterday we visited Boca Chica, another area on the water. We had heard it’s beautiful so we wanted to check it out, especially since it is in our general area, not more than an hour away from David. (click on any of the pictures to see them larger, and to click through the galleries)
We passed a lot of teak forests along the way.
We also passed quite a few very interesting homes! These living conditions were very, very basic. Some homes were made of split bamboo, and others looked like they were made from scraps of lumber.
We drove to the end of the road on the right where we saw the Panama Sport Fishing Lodge. There is some really good fishing in the area, and this is a place that will fix you up with a fishing excursion complete with food, lodging, and transportation from Panama City. When we were there it was very quiet. We were approached by one of a couple guys resting under a tree who offered us the services of his water taxi. This time we just wanted to get a taste of the area, but I think that sometime soon we will want to get out on the water and visit some of the islands.
On the way back from the Sport Fishing Lodge, we saw the Seagullcove Lodge and decided to stop for lunch. What a beautiful spot! It was also very quiet and since it was a bit after lunch hour, we had the dining room to ourselves. The view was amazing, and the lunch was excellent.
After lunch we headed back to the fork in the road and then to the left, to Playa Hermosa.
Actually you can drive down the road all the way to the beach, but it was steep and muddy looking so we thought it would be more sensible to park a ways up and walk down. We saw a truck emerge from the vegetation farther down the beach, drive up the beach and then up the road. There is a big house back in there so maybe this is how they get to and from their house. As we left we also saw a taxi parked up near our car, and the driver and his friend had come down to the beach to relax in hammocks under a tree. What a pleasant way to spend a bit of time between jobs.
So, I would say it was a day well spent. We discovered another lovely area and I’m sure we will be back. It was so serene and tranquil everywhere we went. The Seagullcove Lodge people told us it’s much busier in season when it’s cold up north, but we are lucky to live here so we can also enjoy these places when they are quiet.
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Great pictures! I’ve never been to Panama, but it’s one of the countries at the top of my list. Thanks for sharing..
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My pleasure 🙂 I hope do have an opportunity to come here. There is so much beauty all around you from the beaches to the mountains.
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that looks like a wonderful spot! makes me wistful to start scouting! z
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It is, and I’m really glad we checked it out. It may become our favorite weekend getaway spot.
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Thanks for all the besutiful pics Kris. Definitely one of the places we are planning on checking out in July!
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My pleasure! It’s not that far from David, and I’m sure we have only started to see everything the area has to offer.
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Wow!!! Keep the fabulous photos coming. I definitely need to go back to Panama and check out all the places you’re finding. I’ve been a couple of times to check out Boquette, Volcun Baru, David, and Bocus. Guess it’s time for another scouting trip. I keep wrestling between Ecuador and Panama. Thanks for the great blog.
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You’ve been to some areas that are my favorites too, but we keep discovering more and more interesting spots as well. Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoy my blog 🙂
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I love this post! Thank you so much for sharing. I spent some time at a guest house on the cliff above Playa Hermosa in 2011. It’s a beautiful and remote place to stay with a great little restaurant just up the hill from where you parked. Who can pass up $8 langosta con patacones? We hope to make a permanent move here in a couple of years. Finding employment has been a bit of a challenge.
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Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. It is a beautiful area. Good luck with your search! There seems to be a big push to learn English here. Maybe you could teach?
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