Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
To reach Las Lajas, take any bus from David (US$2.70, 90 minutes) that travels by the
Las Lajas turnoff on the Interamericana. At the turnoff, take a taxi (US$6) to where the
road reaches the sea. Turn right and proceed 1.5km until you arrive at the cabins. Ask
your lodging for taxi contacts in advance.
SURFING IN CHIRIQUÍ PROVINCE
More difficult to access, surfing in Chiriquí is less popular than in other provinces,
though there is great surf to be had. To go beyond these suggestions, hire a local
guide or tour operator.
Isla Silva de Afuera Remote island with a right and left break. The right: a big peak
breaking over a shallow rock ledge at medium tide. Occasionally throws a big tube
with steep drops and no wall. The left: breaks over a rock reef at medium tide. This
spot catches almost every swell.
Isla Silva de Adentro Remote island with a right-hand break over a reef that can
get really big with strong swell.
Morro Negrito Near Morro Negrito town. About five breaks, variety of lefts and
rights with occasional tubes.
Playa Las Lajas East of David. Beach-bottom break with rights and lefts but infre-
quent waves.
Playa Barqueta ( Click here ) Near David. Beach-bottom break with rights and
lefts. Breaks at all tides, but medium to high tide is best.
Punta Burica On the Costa Rican border. Four left points that break along the point
for long, tubing rides. Catches any swell. Better than Pavones in Costa Rica and
less crowded.
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The Road to Veraguas Province
Heading out to Veraguas Province there are a number of interesting attractions to check
out along the way, particularly if you have your own wheels.
Twenty-four kilometers east of David, on the northern side of the Interamericana, the
enormous Meseta Chorcha (Chorcha Plateau) beguiles photographers. From the west,
 
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