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Although beach resorts and residential developments are appearing all along the country's coasts, there are still many areas in which visitors can enjoy pristine beaches as they discover the simple lifestyle of native Panamanian fishing villages. One of these places is Playa La Caleta, near Aguadulce, province of Coclé, which is actually three beaches in one, each featuring its own flavor: La Caleta, Los Indios and El Rompío.
Located approximately three and-a-half hours from Panama City, this mile-long system of beaches is popular among Panamanians on weekends, but is neary deserted between Monday and Friday.
The "La Caleta" segment features a lookout, which Panamanian youths visit on Sundays to listen to music and have a good time. Measuring 20 meters (60 feet) wide, La Caleta is lined with tall trees, which shade a handfull of humble eateries and weekend beach houses.
At the sector known as "Los Indios" at low tide, the sea leaves behind a long string of little ponds on the sand, in which visitors can whiggle their toes in sun-warmed waters a trully relaxing experience.
A few meters away, El Rompio is the authentic Panamanian fishing village, the life of which hasn't changed much in centuries: A row of boats along the shore facing picturesque small houses where buxom women prepare a daily meal of fried fish, white rice and beans.
We invite you to discover La Caleta a colorful part of Panama not included in your average tourist brochure.
