Pavones
A surfing mecca at the mouth of Golfo Dulce, said to have one of the world's longest left-hand waves, where a single ride can cover hundreds of meters in good conditions.
Pavones lies at the southeast mouth of Golfo Dulce, near the Panamanian border. Outside the river mouth, a reef of sand and rock produces one of the world's longest left-hand waves when southern swells arrive, with single rides exceeding 500 meters, attracting surfers from around the world. The main season is April to October; the rest of the year the sea is calm and suitable for swimming and dolphin watching. The village is very small, with surf camps, yoga shacks, and a few restaurants. It is about 1.5 hours by car from Golfito, with many dirt-road stretches. On big days only experienced surfers should attempt these waves; beginners can practice at the smaller nearby breaks.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Playa Zancudo
- Cabo Matapalo
- Playa Platanares
- Golfo Dulce
- Golfito
- Dos Brazos del Río Tigre
- Playa Carate
- Piedras Blancas National Park