{"id":31674,"date":"2021-07-13T10:28:14","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T15:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=31674"},"modified":"2021-07-13T10:28:14","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T15:28:14","slug":"toronto-couple-traded-bay-street-beach-life-panama-heres-surfing-hot-spot-travel-wish-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/toronto-couple-traded-bay-street-beach-life-panama-heres-surfing-hot-spot-travel-wish-list\/","title":{"rendered":"A Toronto couple traded Bay Street for beach life in Panama. Here\u2019s why this surfing hot spot should be on your travel wish list"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thestar.com\/jFbJWGkqahEnZIkk6UIERKn96-8=\/744x446\/smart\/http:\/\/media.zuza.com\/c\/e\/ceee32ab-01ac-449b-8003-f55245e757d0\/Thestar_19ba8e08_8b96_4f3c_882c_22a3184dda22_Image1_Super_Portrait.jpg\" alt=\"A Toronto couple traded Bay Street for beach life in Panama. Here\u2019s why this surfing hot spot should be on your travel wish list\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-wide-large___g4e-m\" data-testid=\"column-one\">\n<div class=\"container___OxpmZ panel___Yk871\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-p___34jbX\" data-lpos=\"article|body\">In 2019, Anthea Stanley and Ryan Somes, who both worked on Bay Street in Toronto, packed up their lives and two kids, and moved to Panama to reinvent themselves as boutique hoteliers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-p___34jbX\" data-lpos=\"article|body\">Now their closest town is Santa Catalina, once a tiny fishing village and now a tiny surfing village. Without even a gas station or ATM, it\u2019s about 5.5 hours by car from Panama City. \u201cGetting to paradise takes time,\u201d says Stanley, with a laugh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-p___34jbX\" data-lpos=\"article|body\">Fifteen minutes from the village, you\u2019ll find the duo\u2019s new retreat in Lago Bay: Catalina\u2019s Hideaway, complete with four casitas, a jungle tree house and the Bellwoods Inn (a nod to their former Toronto neighbourhood). They\u2019ve cultivated a boho esthetic with neon signs, wall art by Elise Goodhoofd, and mirrors by Michelle Miller, who reclaims local beach waste to create one-of-a-kind pieces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-p___34jbX\" data-lpos=\"article|body\">There\u2019s also an on-site restaurant called Sobremesa (one of the rare spots in Santa Catalina where you\u2019ll find vegan and vegetarian options beyond tomato-sauced pasta), along with a general store, 200 metres of beachfront, and a DJ booth for good times, day or night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-p___34jbX\" data-lpos=\"article|body\">Despite the pandemic, Stanley and Somes have been able to fill their hotel with friends, family and local tourists. As global travel resumes, adventure-seekers will no doubt be lured by Santa Catalina\u2019s glorious sand, surf and sunsets \u2014 and lack of big-city trappings. That\u2019s what drew the two in the first place. Here, the couple shares a few favourites to add to your future itinerary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-element-responsive___6OVyX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-p___34jbX\" data-lpos=\"article|body\"><strong>Learn to surf at Estero Beach and the\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oasissurfcamp.com\/\">Oasis Surf Camp<\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0Santa Catalina\u2019s world-class waves are too stellar to remain a secret, and this beach is an ideal starting point to get acquainted. \u201cEstero Beach is the best intermediate\/beginner break there is here,\u201d says Somes. \u201cIt\u2019s a big bay, it has a sand bottom, and it\u2019s not too deep. You can learn at your comfort level, or paddle out further for the bigger waves.\u201d Oasis Surf Camp will rent out boards, or book time with an instructor if you want more tutelage to perfect your technique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-p___34jbX\" data-lpos=\"article|body\"><strong>Dine on gourmet fare at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/villacocopanama.com\/\">Ai Mamita<\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0Villa Coco, another boutique hotel, is owned by husband-and-wife duo Tuza and Olivia, and Ai Mamita is their charmingly rustic restaurant. The menu includes fresh ceviche, ribs topped with homemade sauces, and caprese salad, served under a canopy with draped curtains and string lights to illuminate nighttime dining. Enjoy a meal or snack by the pool, then take a walk along Villa Coco\u2019s beach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-p___34jbX\" data-lpos=\"article|body\"><strong>Get a treat at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sugarmamascafepanama\">Sugar Mama\u2019s Cafe<\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0A tiny spot with swings and only six tables, this is the place to grab coffee, takeaway sandwiches and treats before you head out for the day. \u201cCarolina, the owner, makes wicked cheesecakes, and vegan and gluten free desserts,\u201d notes Stanley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-p___34jbX\" data-lpos=\"article|body\"><strong>Catch the \u201cshow\u201d at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelsantacatalinapanama.com\/en\/\">Hotel Santa Catalina<\/a><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re looking to watch the most daring surfers do their thing, head to the patio at this hotel. You\u2019ll have practically a front-row seat to marvel at the athletes taking on La Punta, arguably the most legendary break in Panama, if not all of Central America. \u201cGo here and grab a cheap beer, and watch the guys take on 10- or 20-foot waves,\u201d says Somes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-p___34jbX\" data-lpos=\"article|body\"><strong>Go wildlife watching in\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coibanationalpark.com\/\">Coiba National Park<\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Santa Catalina is the closest access point, by boat, for Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that\u2019s known for white sand beaches, turquoise waters and some of the best diving in the world. The park is also noted for incredible biodiversity, and there\u2019s an underwater mountain chain that connects to the Galapagos. Humpbacks can be spotted, especially from late July to early September, and whale sharks float by from late November to early March. You can also charter a boat to Cebaco Island (across from Catalina\u2019s Hideaway), or find your own secluded island to swim and hang out on during the day. \u201cWe really feel like we\u2019re on the edge of the earth here,\u201d says Stanley, \u201cbecause there\u2019s nothing around us.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter-container-inline___1sXQZ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"trust-bar___Vx1pp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-wide-small___cSPfF\" data-testid=\"column-two\">\n<p>Get Vaccinated and stay safe!!<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f16536-o1\" lang=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"16536\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31674#wpcf7-f16536-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"16536\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f16536-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><B><I>Sign Up for our Newsletter:<\/i><\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p>Your Name (required)\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>Your Email (required)\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Send\" \/>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2019, Anthea Stanley and Ryan Somes, who both worked on Bay Street in Toronto, packed up their<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[242,12,241,39,248,34,33,62,42,219,11,249,243,7,246,244,262,281],"class_list":["post-31674","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news-articles-panama-perpsective","tag-boca-chica-real-estate","tag-boquete","tag-boquete-real-estate","tag-buenaventura","tag-casco","tag-casco-antiguo","tag-casco-viejo","tag-coffee-in-panama","tag-estate-homes-in-panama","tag-move-to-panama","tag-offshore-real-estate","tag-panama-offshore-real-estate","tag-panama-papers","tag-panama-real-estate","tag-relocate-to-panama","tag-rum-in-panama","tag-safety-in-panama-panama-real-estate-bocas-del-toro","tag-travel-to-panama-rent-in-boquete-expat-tourism"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.7 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Toronto couple traded Bay Street for beach life in Panama. 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