Four bedrooms over the laguna at Buenaventura

The covered terrace at night, the sofa and table lit, palms glowing below over the laguna
The Laguna pools at dusk, lit palms around the pergola
The beach at Buenaventura from the air, palapas along the grey sand

From your hammock to the Pacific

The terrace

A hammock, a grill and a sofa on the second floor. After dark, the palms below are lit.

The apartment

The Laguna pools

Two minutes on foot. The palms are lit after dark.

The pools

The beach

Five minutes by car or golf cart. Grey sand, streaked with black.

The beach

Inside

One level, reached by lift. The table seats eight and the bar seats four more.

Bedroom 1
King bed, ensuite
Bedroom 2
Queen bed, ensuite
Bedroom 3
Double over queen bunk, queen trundle
Bedroom 4
Double over double bunk
Bathrooms
Four
Sleeps
Nine

The dining table set for dinner, with the living room and terrace beyond
The table seats eight
Bedroom 1 with a king bed
Bedroom 1
Bougainvillea and candles in the hallway
Bedroom 3 with a bunk bed
Bedroom 3, for the children

The Laguna pools by day

An adult pool under the palms, and a round children's pool with a slide and a sea turtle to swim to.

Loungers and parasols beside the Laguna pool, under palms
Looking straight down at the round children's pool, a swimmer beside a turtle sculpture
The children's pool, from above
The laguna on a clear day, with a fountain, a small dock and kayaks

The laguna

A chain of lakes runs through the resort, with a dock and kayaks.

The beach

Five minutes by car or golf cart. The sand is grey, with streaks of black volcanic sand that each tide moves. The beach club has palapas and a pool facing the sea.

From above: grey sand streaked with black, and the edge of the surf
From above: palapas, black sand and the surf line
The beach at Buenaventura from the air, palapas along the sand and the Pacific to the leftThe beach club, looking west

Buenaventura

A resort community at El Chirú, Coclé, with a Nicklaus Design golf course, a hotel, a spa and a beach club.

  • Laguna pools and children's slide2 min walk
  • Beach club and palapas5 min by cart
  • Corotú SpaBook with the spa
  • Golf, Nicklaus Design courseBook with the club
  • Tennis, padel, gym and saunaClub fee
A colonnade with a wooden pergola
Colonnade in the resort
Long pool at the beach club, lined with palms, running toward the sea
The beach club pool
White chapel among royal palms
The chapel

Our guide to the coast

What we tell friends before they come, and what we would do again.

  1. Getting to Buenaventura from Panama CityAbout 1 hour 40 minutes west on the Pan-American Highway, with a stop for empanadas.
  2. What is free at Buenaventura, and what costs extraEl Faro, Puntarena and Las Dunas beach clubs, the Laguna pools and the kayaks are free for our guests.
  3. The beach clubs and poolsFor a cabana at El Faro on a weekend, arrive before 9 am.
  4. Where to eatXoko, just down the road, and three restaurants that deliver to the apartment.
  5. Day tripsThe Sunday market at El Valle de Antón, surfing lessons at El Palmar, and the hat makers of La Pintada.
  6. Things to doGolf, the spa, fishing, sailing, riding and the zoo.
  7. What's onMarkets, festivals, tournaments and live music at Buenaventura and nearby.
  8. The whole guideGroceries, emergency numbers and house rules too.

4.96

152 guest reviews

  • Airbnb4.96 from 146 reviews
  • Vrbo5.00 from 6 reviews
Thank you for a magical stay! We have been to Airbnbs around the world, and it's rare to find a place where the description is too modest. Somehow the listing does not capture the beauty of this peaceful spot, where time disappeared and all we heard were the rustling palms. What a romantic interlude. The apartment was sparkling clean and contained all of the listed amenities. Yolanda was an impeccable host, as the check-in process worked perfectly and she offered some wise Panamanian takes on how best to enjoy the seaside. Everything in the place is brand new, and you can tell she put a lot of thought and effort into decorating. Really wish we could have stayed more than one night but we will definitely return soon.
GraemeAirbnb, October 2021
  • We absolutely loved our stay! The pictures really don’t do this apartment justice, it’s even nicer in person! Beautiful, spacious, super comfortable, and so well equipped. Honestly, all you need to bring is your toothbrush, Alexander has thought of everything else! We traveled with our 10-month-old baby, so having such a comfortable place made all the difference. Alexander was a great host, always friendly and helpful. We’d definitely stay here again!
    RogerAirbnb, October 2026
  • Top notch property. This apartment is absolutely Beautiful!! Very comfortable, nicely decorated, neat and clean, plenty of sunshine!!. It is fully equipped with high quality appliances, comfortable bedding and all you need for a relaxing stay. The private terrace is surrounded by beautiful vegetation and offers an amazing view. Alexander and Yolanda are truly super hosts. They are very friendly, kind and responded promptly to our questions. We could feel their genuine interest in making our stay comfortable and relaxing. Thank you to both of you for making our family gathering unforgettable. 100% recommended. We will definitely come back next time we visit our family in Panamá.
    ClaraAirbnb, February 2023
  • This apartment is beautiful, spacious, and comfortable, with gorgeous views, particularly at sunrise. The host has thoughtfully furnished this unit with anything you might possibly need, and everything is clean and organized. Alexander has painstakingly put together a house manual with helpful information, and I suggest anyone renting this unit take the time to peruse it. I highly recommend Alexander’s place for a family vacation.
    StephenAirbnb, December 2023

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Alex and Yolanda

Yolanda is Panamanian. Alex first came to Panama to study its tropical forests. We wrote this guide from our own time on the coast, and we answer every message ourselves.