Where is your next adventure taking place?
On the border between the jungle and the Pacific Ocean, at the end of the southernmost road in Central America, lies a place still preserved from the noise of our world, a little paradise where we have decided to trade our nomadic lifestyle to become sedentary.
On the edge of the Azuero Peninsula in Panama, still preserved from mass tourism, nature is lush and wild. Its inhabitants are welcoming and warm, always ready to trade tropical fruits for fresh fish, coconuts for a smile. A simple way of life, connected to the living, where it is good to live and recharge your batteries.
This is where we would like to welcome you.
To be more precise: we offer you simple and comfortable accommodation, on a black sand beach a few rivers from Cambutal. Located near the Cerro Hoya National Park, we are lucky to witness the laying of thousands of sea turtles from April to November. It is hard to imagine but, sometimes, during our late-night chats, it is possible to hear the turtles digging their nests in the sand from the house!
That's where we are waiting for you!
Let's talk adventure!
Enjoy, fish, eat well and walk to discover the many wonders of our surrounding environment, this is the program that we offer you.
The list of options is long but I will tell you about what makes us happy. Trekking in the jungle in search of waterfalls, camping by the river, being woken up by the howls of monkeys to go and enjoy the sunrise, walking on the beach at night to protect the turtles, swimming in water at a minimum of 25°C/77F, surfing champion waves or learning not to fall off the board, learning to make bread in a wood oven, a beautiful campfire on the beach at sunset or using a sewing machine to make your own souvenir to take home.
In short , being connected to what we believe really matters, to what will do you good, to what will change your outlook on life, on nature and on what is essential, we are convinced of it.
Coming to recharge your batteries here, however, involves a risk: that of not being able to leave!
Let's talk fishing!
Cambutal is a mecca for kayak fishing. There are good reasons for that.
First of all, you should know that the coast of the Azuero Peninsula is swept by a strong current coming from the open sea. It is this same current that made the famous Hannibal Bank seamount famous, a mecca for sport fishing in Panama whose reputation worldwide is well established. We are therefore lucky to enjoy waters rich in nutrients that boost the food chain very close to the coast. Many IGFA records have been set in the area, including in kayaks.
The list of species that we target daily is long. We are talking about more than thirty species for lure fishing! I invite you to go and see in the photo section to see for yourself. If I had to name the best known: XXL roosterfish, yellowfin tuna, dorado, cubera snapper, giant needlefish, marlin, wahoo, Spanish mackerel, amberjack, snook, various groupers, jacks, bonitos, sharks of course… And even tarpons that have passed through the canal! Our favorite fishing spot for kayak trips is located right in front of the house. Thanks to the topography of the place, it is possible to go out by kayak from the beach in all seasons.
As you will have understood, once you arrive, you will no longer need to move.
Fishing from a kayak? That's making life complicated, isn't it?
We have to admit one thing to you, kayak fishing is intense! That's exactly how we like to live: intensely.
We want to offer you a unique and rewarding fishing experience. A fishing experience that you will be proud of. You will be able to say without exaggeration that you have caught the fish of your dreams, by yourself. We will be there of course to guide you, to assist you in your fishing days in order to make them as pleasant as possible but in the end, you will be the captain of your small boat, you're the fisherman!
Whether you are a beginner or experienced fisherman, whether you come with friends or family, kayak fishing adapts to your level, your desires, your wildest dreams.
Welcome to a state of mind where anything is possible!
Fishing from a kayak makes sense!
Kayak fishing is the ideal solution to be part of a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach. The use of fossil fuels is reduced, the goal is not to fill the cooler but to bring back just enough to eat the same day. The only way to eat only fresh fish: fishing every day of course!
Fishing with a kayak is also a way to access fishing spots that are unaccessible from the shore, all while being completely silent. Once on the water, you feel very small, you can hear the monkeys howling in the surrounding hills and the turtles breathing on the surface. The silence of this fishing method also allows you to hear the fish hunting in the distance and who knows, maybe you will jump when a whale breaks the surface to catch its breath. Schools of dolphins are never far away either. What a joy to fish among them without disturbing them and to see the baby dolphins jumping with their mothers nearby!
Our alternative adventures:
Sometimes the ocean swell does not allow you to fish in a kayak or you want to vary the pleasures and try something else. No worries!
We have different options to offer you. Going out to sea with local fishermen in search of the region's emblematic pelagic fish is a first option. The rivers that crisscross the surrounding valleys are also a great playground for sight fishing, whether it's with flies or lures, and catching strange tropical fish! It is also possible to fish from the shore of course! With lures or natural bait, light or in search of big fish that come close to the shore at night. And finally, walk in the forest, swim in the waterfalls or climb the hills to observe the waves and the ocean. Once again, everything is possible!
Contact us! We will put together a tailor-made adventure for you .
See you soon.