La Punta
in Provincia de Veraguas, Panama

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.557 and -81.191 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 33' 25" and W -81° 11' 27"
Currency and Currency Code:
Balboa - PAB
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:39 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Panama
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:10 am and 6:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.395 and 102.180 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pahanumo
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Panama in Central America

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Panama.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Panama. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into La Punta

La Punta in Provincia de Veraguas is located in Panama about 151 mi (or 244 km) south-west of Panama, the country's capital town.

Current time in La Punta is now 09:39 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Panama with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports close to La Punta, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Panama is Ruben Cantu Airport in a distance of 40 mi (or 65 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Panama is Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection in a distance of 66 mi (or 106 km), East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Leones Arriba, Rio Grande, Guarumal, Tebario and La Loma. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 90 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 74 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Chance of rainfall 10%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 23% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

32°C (90 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

33°C (92 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

34°C (93 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

Address
6,5 mi
Calle hacia el Estero
Santa Catalina
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mama Ines

Address
6,3 mi
Playa el Estero
Santa Catalina
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oasis Surf Camp

Address
6,3 mi
Playa el Estero, Veraguas
Santa Catalina
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Santa Catalina Rentals Las Hamacas

Address
6,5 mi
Via Estero
000000 Santa Catalina
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Deseo Bamboo Ecolodge - Bungalows

Address
6,7 mi
Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cabañas Time Out

Address
6,7 mi
Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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PANAMA SURF OLI CAMARENA

Published: August 15, 2008
Length: 55:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SURFEAPANAMA

Filmed By Nic McLean.


INSIDE COIBA ISLAND, ISLA DE PANAMA TOUR X VILLA MICHELLE A TRAVEL GUIDE IN PANAMA

Published: July 31, 2009
Length: 49:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Panama Hostel Villa Michelle

INSIDE COIBA ISLAND, ISLAS DE PANAMA, PARQUES PROTEGIDOS, PROTECTED PANAMA PARKS, TOURS BY VILLA MICHELLE A TRAVEL GUIDE IAND LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATION N ...


COIBA ISLAND, ISLAS DE PANAMA TOUR X VILLA MICHELLE A TOURIST GUIDE IN PANAMA

Published: July 29, 2009
Length: 01:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Panama Hostel Villa Michelle

COIBA ISLAND NATIONAL PARK, ISLAS DE PANAMA TOURS BY VILLA MICHELLE A TOURIST GUIDE AND LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATION. Are you interested in Travel, or Vacation or Tourism in ...


CABAÑAS ISLA CEBACO

Published: March 22, 2011
Length: 28:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Javier Cantor

DISEÑO 3D CABAÑAS PARA PLAYA.


Travel guide about surfing in Santa Catalina, Panama - Travel2Panama

Published: November 05, 2011
Length: 59:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Close2Target

Travel2Panama is a travel guide (report) about Panamas most famous wave, La Punta, in Santa Catalina. Close2Target shows all important surf spot details to rock the wave to its maximum and...


Rancho Estero | Santa Catalina | Panama

Published: May 14, 2013
Length: 48:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tim van Dijk

Video Commercial Flyer for Rancho Estero | Santa Catalina | Panama. Panama is upcoming for tourists who loves nature, watersports, and good (fresh) food! Friendly people and safe surroundings...


Surfers: Where to sleep in Santa Catalina Panama

Published: May 15, 2012
Length: 44:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Manolo TuttoPanama

Read the full article in english http://www.tuttopanama.com/?p=123 Santa Catalina de Veraguas in panama - great place to surf ! Here I am having a chat with my buddy Peter while we walk from...


Santa Catalina Punta Brava Surf Lodge Panama

Published: April 23, 2012
Length: 03:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: OnlineAdventureTV

Punta Brava Surf Lodge in Santa Catalina, the break is right out your door. The only province in Panama with coasts on both the Pacific and Caribbean sea. The area offers great adventure opportunit...


Travel2Panama by Close2Target.TV - Surfing in Santa Catalina, La Punta

Published: March 29, 2009
Length: 32:32 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Close2Target

It's a Close2Target travel guide about Panamas' most popular wave, La Punta, in Santa Catalina. Check our website Close2Target.TV to find more information about it.


Hotel Iguanito, Santa Catalina, Panama

Published: February 18, 2014
Length: 32:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: JR Cala

http://hoteliguanito.com Welcome to Hotel Iguanito, We are located just minutes from the beach in Santa Catalina, Panama. Prices: 50$ High season / 35$ low season. We offer trips to the paradise...


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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gobernadora, La Punta