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Playa Caracol: Your Home by the Sea on Panama’s Pacific Coast

Fully Equipped Apartments and Villas, and a Resort Wrapped in Nature

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Playa Caracol, a second home by the sea

Stay as long as you like

Playa Caracol welcomes you into a carefully curated Gated Residential and Resort Destination perched in Panama’s pristine Pacific Coast—just a ninety-minute drive from buzzing Panama City. From apartments to villas, every stay comes with upscale resort amenities, international dining, and activities for the whole family — all under the sun.

  • Spacious, unhurried, custom Pacific Coast stays
  • The comfort of home with resort amenities at hand
  • Surf and adventure at your doorstep
  • Beach experiences designed for every generation
  • International dining, wellness and more within reach
Find the beachside residence for you

Discover our officially managed collection of comforts by the sea

Wide, welcoming, and wholly inspired by the unhurried, seaside lifestyle we carry deep within. Discover everything Playa Caracol has in store, with the security of booking our officially managed collection of homes.

Olas del Mar

Olas del Mar lays an open invitation to join the heartbeat of Playa Caracol, with one of the resort’s largest pools, a waterslide, a playground, and complimentary beach cabanas and palapas all on display around this dynamic community. Choose from modern two- and three-bedroom residences with large furnished balconies, located steps from Waves Restaurant, the market, the spa, and the beach itself. A top choice for families and groups who want everything in one place.

Everything we have in store for you

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Dining

A variety of Pacific flavors, served with an ocean view.

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Community Happenings

Salsa lessons, live music nights, and Spanish classes — something new happening at Playa Caracol every week.

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Amenities & Sports

Courts, surf, trails, and pools—everything you need, steps from your door.

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Tours & Activities

Dive into the natural world and colorful culture of Panama’s lively tropical setting.

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Private Events

Each milestone properly celebrated alongside your loved ones.

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Discover Panama’s allure

Find an adventure just for you

  • Two hikers beside a waterfall deep in the jungle

    Las Filipinas Waterfalls

    Discover hidden natural waterfalls surrounded by lush jungle. Hike through scenic trails and capture stunning nature photography.

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  • Person floating on a tube between the rock walls of Los Cajones de Chame

    Rafting Tubing

    Enjoy a fun and unique experience in nature as you slide through the stunning canyons of Los Cajones de Chame.

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  • Group heading into the water with their surfboards

    Surf 101

    Ride the tide, day in, day out. Join a surf class and learn how to tame the waves.

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Location

Find us on Panama’s Pacific Coast

You’ll have the Pacific in front of you and, less than an hour away, supermarkets, shopping centers, restaurants and medical services.

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  • We’re in Punta Chame, about 47 miles from Panama City, Panama, along the Pan-American Highway. The drive takes around 90 minutes. If you’d rather not drive, we can arrange a private transfer at an additional cost.

  • Every accommodation has a fully equipped kitchen and access to the pools in its collection, Vento Beach Club & Village, social areas and sports courts. Parking is free and there is 24-hour security.

  • Yes. We offer special rates for long stays, starting at 30 nights. See our Long Stays page or write to us and we’ll put together a plan for you.

  • Check the happenings calendar: live music nights, salsa lessons, and Spanish classes run through the week. Beyond that, surf lessons on our own beach, boat trips to the nearby islands, and waterfall hikes inland are all easy to arrange.

Wonderful stories from our dear guests

What a beach! Compared to my many resort stays in Mexico and the Caribbean, Playa Caracol's beach offering is one of the best! I loved the condo living option and appreciated the extra space and ability to make a quick snack in the kitchen. Playa Caracol had everything I needed and more. With such great value, I am planning my next trip — this time for two weeks instead of one!

Shyla (Austin, Texas)

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