Las Guías de Pavones · by Todo Pavones, the town's own directory
Updated September 2026 · Bilingual EN/ES
Sixteen local Pavones guides — written from the town, not about it, and connected to real local operators you can message on WhatsApp. La guía de Pavones: dieciséis guías locales — escritas desde el pueblo, conectadas a operadores reales.
11 local picks — the wave, the gulf, the river, the feria, and everything between. · Qué hacer en Pavones.
One of the longest lefts on earth: seasons, tides, etiquette, lessons and boards. · Guía de surf.
Roosterfish, snapper and tuna with local captains on the Golfo Dulce. · Pesca en Pavones.
Resident pods year-round, humpbacks in season, on a rare tropical fjord. · Delfines y ballenas.
Olive ridley nesting and the community hatchery project. · Tortugas marinas.
Surf hotels, Tico cabinas, jungle ecolodges and Punta Banco lodges. · Dónde hospedarse.
Sodas and casados, tacos, Italian, sushi and the Saturday feria. · Dónde comer.
The town's top tables, ranked — every one a real local listing. · Los mejores restaurantes.
Budget cabinas to jungle ecolodges — book direct on WhatsApp. · Mejores hoteles.
Punta Banco, the Río Claro, Golfito, Zancudo, Tiskita and the Osa. · Paseos de un día.
Calm-water spots, babysitters, family eats, summer camp, turtles and horses. · Pavones con niños.
Retreat centers, teacher trainings, beachfront classes, massage and Shiatsu. · Retiros de yoga.
Flights, the drive, buses and the Panama border — with practical tips. · Cómo llegar.
Car rental and the 4x4 question, quads, bikes, taxis and the ride-share board. · Cómo moverse.
Dry season, green season, surf season, whale season. · Clima y cuándo venir.
Long-term rentals, internet, groceries, healthcare and getting legal. · Vivir en Pavones.