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The true "heart" of Panama can still be found in the Azueros Peninsula!  Come discover untouched areas of our lovely land by taking an exciting dive trip off Isla Frailes, or relax on the white sand beach of Isla Iguana. 
Below is a list of our Adventures! 

PADI PRO Dive School/Shop - we offer beautiful dive tours (and exciting dive training for all levels) to nearby Isla Iguana and Isla Frailes.  We rent dive and snorkel equipment, and are an authorized retailer of Mares SCUBA gear.  Our spacious dive boat offers room for group dive tours.

Our dive trips are guided tours and appropriate for all levels of certified divers. Non-certified divers may dive under close supervision up to 40 ft. after a short skill training session called Discover SCUBA Diving.  Dive trips last approximately 4 hours.  Our prices include all dive equipment, or divers may bring their own gear.  We drive the Guests to Playa Arenal, where we board our 24' panga for the short 20-minute trip to Isla Iguana.  Each dive site is unique, offering depths up to 130 ft. (40 m.) and as shallow as 20 ft. (6.6 m.).  Divers enjoy seeing large green Pacific moray eels, stingrays, schools of tuna, reef sharks, turtles, different types of live coral, multitudes of tropical Panamanian fish, and much more!  After the first dive, we enjoy a 30-minute surface interval on the beach of Isla Iguana before heading out to a new dive site for our second dive.  The dive price does not include the Isla Iguana Park entry fee, to be paid on the island, of $4-10 pp, or gratuities.  We provide drinks.  We also offer dive certification training from the beginner level all the way to the professional Dive Master certification level.

 

Spear fishing / Sports Fishing Charters - fish the deep waters of Isla Iguana and Isla Frailes, teeming with Red Snapper, Dorado, Wahoo, Marlin, Sailfish, Mackerel, and of course, Tuna (we are aptly called "The Tuna Coast"!).  Our shop contains all the supplies needed for a rewarding fishing trip, including tackle and bait. 

We have two Fishing Boats for charter: a 24' single engine panga, and our larger 27' center console, twin-engine panga, with bimini cover.  Our fishing charters include all tackle and bait, beverages, and lunch.  We normally depart at 6:30 am, returning around 2:30 pm.  Our boat captain and his assistant will clean your catch and our restaurant can prepare it for you if you choose.

 

Snorkeling Tours - The white sand beach and coral reef of Isla Iguana presents up-close encounters with fish and sea life.  This environmentally protected park makes a great day trip for our Guests: snorkeling, picnicking, hiking, exploring, and overnight camping. Swim with sea turtles, sea stars, and multitudes of fish, or hike the trails overlooking the Gulf of Panama and Frigate nesting grounds.  Relax in the shade of the beach pavilion or under coconut palms, watching the land crabs and iguanas scamper in and out of view.

We depart Playa Arenal in the morning, and return between 3-5 pm, depending on the tides. Price includes lunch, drinks, and the Park Entry Fee of $10 pp.  Bring lots of sunscreen!


Kayak Eco-Tour - Kayak miles of river wilderness along the Orio River starting at the village of Orio Abajo.  Along this beautiful waterway you might spot Howler monkeys, iguanas, birds, or caimans, while enjoying native flora.

Tours are approximately 6 hours, including transit time to/from Pedasi Sports Club. 

We provide drinks.

 

Horseback Riding Eco-Tour - Enjoy the rolling hills and mountains surrounding Pedasi during a guided "trail ride".  View the flora and fauna up-close and personal on our sure-footed cow ponies in the pristine Orio Valley; gaze upward at the mountains that surround the Orio River.  During this easy jaunt, guided by native Vaqueros who have lived in this area for many years, you may see monkeys, iguanas, and varieties of colorful Panamanian birds.

Tours are approximately 6 hours, including transit time to/from Pedasi Sports Club. 

We provide drinks.

 

Sea Life Eco-Tour - View nearby Sea Turtle hatching sites or the visiting Wales on one of our guided boat rides.  Turtle watching is year-round, with the highest incidence of turtle nesting beginning in May.  
 
Local Area Information - we are the "place to go" for tourist information on Pedasi, nearby beaches, and the surrounding region of the Azueros Peninsula.

Beaches/Surfing/Kite Surfing - Two of our beaches are within walking distance: Playa Arenal is 2 1/2 Km from the hotel and Playa Tora is a 20-30 min. walk.  Other popular surf spots are a short drive away, including Playa Venao. 

 

We are the only licensed tour operator in the area and we are members of IPAT, Pedasi Chamber of Commerce (Founding Member), and PADI Resorts (Professional Association of Dive Instructors).