MORRO NEGRITO surf camp & lodge accommodation

In the Gulf of Chiriqui, on the Pacific Coast and near the Costa Rica border, Morro Negrito is formed by two islands: The Big island and the Small island. There are no car nor road on the islands, home to only 80 inhabitants. The Surfcamp is located on Big Island, where you will find a sandy beach and smaller fun breaks, while Small island is a prime surf destination with at least ten well established breaks. There are no more than twenty surfers at a time, so the dozen breaks on the islands are never crowded. Accommodation is formed by bamboo huts and in the evening, surfers gather in the open-air dining area for meals and to watch the day's surf videos. Diving, world class fishing, exploring the island on horseback or just relaxing in a hammock are other favourite occupation at Morro Negrito, which has a variety of wild life including monkeys, deer and many types of birds.

Location:
Chiriqui - Pacific Coast - Panama

Highlights:
Pacific island surfcamp with daily boat tours

Level:
All levels

Products:
Surfcamps

Open:
All year

CAMP

Accommodation is formed by bamboo huts on the side of a hill overlooking the Pacific. Water is supplied by a fresh water spring with a 50 foot waterfall on a hilltop that has been piped down for drinking and showering. Electricity is supplied by solar energy and a generator. In the evening, surfers gather in the open-air dining area for meals and to watch the day's surf videos.

Facilities:
Bungalows sleeping two
Common shower facilities
Main house with dining area
Tterrace and lounge with TV/Video.
World class fishing, diving, hiking and horseback riding.

THE SURF

Surf School & Surfaris
Daily surf lessons for beginners and boat trips to surf spots for more experienced surfers. The head coach is Jeff Healion, who worked previously at Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. Daily guided tours by boat (surfaris) for experienced surfers.

Surf Spots
The Big island has a sandy beach and small fun breaks. The Small island is a thirty minute boat ride away. This is the island with the largest waves. On the north side there are lefts and on the south side there are right breaking waves. The most famous spots are "Nestles", a right and left-hand cloud break that can handle 20-foot plus swells, and "P-Land", a barrelling left that breaks over a huge submerged table top reef.

Tropical climate, no wetsuits necessary! Two seasons: Dry season from December through April, with warm winds blowing offshore. Waves are smaller but the wind offshore. Wet season from April to November. More consistent swell, more showers and wind onshore.

THE PACKAGES


Surfcamps & Surfaris

Including:
Pickup & return trip to Panama City Airport (PTY)
2 Hotel nights in Panama City
Transfer from/to Panama City and Morro Negrito
5 Night accommodation at Morro Negrito Surf Camp
Full board (3 meals)
Daily boat trips to surf spots or fishing
Daily surf lessons for beginners (not included in package)

Surfboards are not included
Wide range of boards available for rent
Warning: Continental Airlines does no accept surfboards !

All quoted rates are per person

Arrival on Saturday at Panama City. any other another day will involve an extra cost: 50 USD/person
Considering the hassle of transfers to Morro Negrito, we recommend a 2 week stay to make the most of your trip

THE LOCATION

In the Gulf of Chiriqui, on the Pacific Coast and near the Costa Rica border, Morro Negrito is formed by two islands: The Big island and the Small island. There are no car nor road on the islands, home to only 80 inhabitants.

Climate
Tropical, with two seasons: Dry season from December through April and wet season from April to November.

THE TRIP



Morro Negrito (Chiriqui)
Golfo de Chiriqui (Pacific Coast)

Panama City Airport (PTY)
Major US and European airlines.
Warning: Continental Airlines and other companies will not check in surfboards !
Transfers Panama Airport > Morro Negrito > Panama Airport organized by the surfcamp

Arrival at Panama Airport (PTY) on Saturday. (Surfers arriving before, will only be picked up on Saturday). First night will be in Panama City. You will be met at the airport and taken to the hotel.

On Sunday morning, departure for the island by bus (5 hour trip). Then another 30' drive to the port and a 30' boat crossing to the camp.

Departure on Friday afternoon back to Panama City. Last hotel night in the city and transfer to the airport on Saturday

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