About Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina hamlet is located in Veraguas Panama, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Santa Catalina

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Kids friendly

Arrimadero Beach

El Arrimadero 0 km

Good

7.3

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

7.8 Amenities index

Kids friendly

Santa Catalina Beach

Santa Catalina 0.7 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

7.8 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa San Pedrillo

La Maquina 1.5 km

Pleasant

6.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Brown sand • Turquoise water • Access by boat • No parking

0 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Lagartero Beach

Lagartero 2 km

Pleasant

6.3

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom

3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa Arrimadero

Santa Catalina 2.5 km

Tolerable

5.9

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise water • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom

4.1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Santa Catalina beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Santa Catalina are Arrimadero Beach, Santa Catalina Beach, Playa San Pedrillo.

Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Santa Catalina

Arrimadero Beach

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand

Panama, El Arrimadero 0 km

Santa Catalina Beach

6.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Panama, Santa Catalina 0.7 km

Playa San Pedrillo

6.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown sand, Turquoise water

Panama, La Maquina 1.5 km

Lagartero Beach

6.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Panama, Lagartero 2 km

Playa Arrimadero

5.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise water

Panama, Santa Catalina 2.5 km

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Santa Catalina, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of hamlet are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

2 out of 5 beaches in Santa Catalina are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 2 beaches in Santa Catalina have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

Latest reviews on Santa Catalina's beaches

Arrimadero Beach

10 Natalie Blake

Godd

Santa Catalina Beach

10 Lena Zavala

This hidden gem of a beach town is perfect for those seeking a peaceful and authentic experience. With a focus on surfing and scuba diving, it's a haven for adventure seekers. What sets this spot apart is its lack of tourist crowds, allowing visitors to truly immerse themselves in the local culture. Overall, a highly recommended destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of typical tourist hotspots.

Playa San Pedrillo

10 Renzo Alderete Diaz

Pretty

Playa Arrimadero

6 Natalia Rodriguez Cruz

This beach is fantastic and the locals are incredibly friendly. The only downside is the lack of water, as the nearby rural aqueduct only provides a small amount. However, we were fortunate enough to come across some cabins called Patiño, where the man who helped us had access to water and saved us from having to search for it ourselves.

Lagartero Beach

8 Nathan Scott

This particular beach may not be the most suitable for taking a refreshing swim.

The warmest month during the year in this area is March, with the air temperature rising up to 31.6°C and the water temperature up to 29.6°C. The coldest month is November, with the air temperature dropping down to 28.6°C and the water temperature down to 28.7°C. The temperature of the air and water allows for comfortable rest in the hamlet all year round, which tourists and locals enjoy with pleasure and benefit.