Gavilla Beach - Best Beach in Chiriqui Panama

A few weeks ago, we loaded up the kids with some friends and headed to a new beach we had heard was great. It definitely did not disappoint! We were able to enjoy the calm water and take in a lot of fun scenery. The entire group had a total blast and we can't wait to go back. Sit back and imagine you were there!

One of my favorite things to do at the beach is collect shells. Gavilla beach did not disappoint. There were a ton of shells washing up on shore - including pieces of huge conch shells. Another thing we saw was hermit crabs! This was especially cool for our family because we read a book called Pagoo as part of our schooling. Seeing "Pagoo" up close was pretty neat!

A lot of beaches in the area have really bad undertow, so the kids can't play on their own. This beach was completely different. It was nice and calm and shallow. The kids spent most of the time playing at the edge of the water on their own. It was great!

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Even my boy who hates getting in the ocean was playing in the water!

Another really exciting thing we noticed when we arrived was the monkeys in the trees! Wild monkeys on the beach - so super cool! We walked over to where they were hanging out to get a better view. They stayed way up in the trees but looked down at us. There were about 10 of them including a few babies!

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The part of the beach we were at was set up really nicely with little grass huts. Each hut had a table and some chairs as well as a hammock. This is where the adults spent most of the time. There were tons of coconut trees providing shade and the temperature was just perfect. There were a lot of little areas to explore as well.

The only bad thing about Gavilla Beach was how you get there. It is close to Boca Chica which is also a nice beach. You drive for about 45 minutes away from David and then get off the main road. You then drive about 45 minutes on a bumpy dirt road. It is pretty rough in dry season...I can't imagine it when it is muddy! Some of the hills were so steep that our friends' cars slid back down them when they were trying to leave.

We had a delightful time and I can't wait to go back! The only thing we are all not excited about is the road to the beach! Two friends' cars slid and one friend's car lost its power steering. We were the only car that made it with no problems (we have 4x4 but didn't turn it on).

All photos were taken by me.
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