Santa Catalina

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Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina
This is a great beach for surfers.
you definitely have to do a tour to Isla Coiba! You can go snorkeling (or diving) there and see all kinds of animals (sharks, turtles, manta rays, a lot of fish and corals,...). We also saw dolphins and between July and October there are humpback whales in this area.
We did the tour with "Watching Dolphins" and were extremely happy with our choice.
Bambuda Santa Catalina

Bambuda Santa Catalina

2.5 out of 5
Finca 464377 Hicaco Veraguas
The price is NT$3,461 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
NT$3,461
NT$3,807 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Estero Beach and Arrimadero Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
The room was great . Staff friendly. One thing to improve on was the music. It was so loud that you could hardly carry a conversation in the restaurant.

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Bambuda Santa Catalina
Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

3 out of 5
Calle Hacia Playa Estero Hicaco Veraguas Province
The price is NT$2,233 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
NT$2,233
NT$2,456 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Estero Beach and Arrimadero Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
personel tres sympatique

Reviewed on 2026/2/26

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines
Catalina's Hideaway

Catalina's Hideaway

4 out of 5
Lagartero Beach Hicaco Veraguas
Book a stay at this beach lodge in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lagartero Beach and Estero Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Amazing place for a little escape. The bed is extremely comfortable and all you can hear is the sound of nature. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure all your need are met. The food is delicious. The only problem is that you will not want to leave. Fully recommend doing the free activities ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/15

Catalina's Hideaway
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabañas Sherlley

Cabañas Sherlley

2.5 out of 5
Calle El Estero Hicaco Santiago
Stay at this cabin in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Estero Beach and Arrimadero Beach are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
Cuando llegamos no teniamos habitación
Cuando llegamos no teniamos habitación. Las tenian todas ocupadas. Tubimos q irnos a otro hotel. No hicieron caso a la reserva de expedia. Parece ser q lo suelen hacerlo muy amenudo. No reserven no cumplen. Llegas a Santa Catalina y te encuentras sin hotel.

Reviewed on 2017/8/17

Cabañas Sherlley
Kooteja Santa Catalina KAÏSA

Kooteja Santa Catalina KAÏSA

3 out of 5
lagartero, panama Hicaco Provincia de Veraguas
Stay at this cabin in Hicaco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lagartero Beach and Estero Beach are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
The place was clean and enjoyed the unique cabin experience

Reviewed on 2026/1/31

Kooteja Santa Catalina KAÏSA
Cabañas Palma Real

Cabañas Palma Real

3 out of 5
Las Colomas, Santiago Sur via principal Santiago Sur Provincia de Veraguas
Stay at this cabin in Santiago Sur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.
Cabañas Palma Real
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Santa Catalina

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Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 38%
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

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Santa Catalina is a snorkelers and surfers’ paradise. It is also a cosy and laidback town with good restaurants and nice atmosphere. However, one large drawback is there is trash everywhere and that plastic waste just flows out into the ocean.