First impressions are meant to last and there isn't much better of a first impression, than the drive from Mariato to Arenas and Flores in the Veraguas Province. The road starts inland, climbs a few hills and decends towards the sea for breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Between Malena and Torio, passengers see beautiful valleys and grand ocean views as the road winds back and forth between mountains and the waterfront. This first part is only the beginning of a beautiful trek to the more southernly views. Going further south, the mountains climb higher and the pasturelands become bigger around the road. Impressive views of Isla Cebaco to the right and growing mountain ranges to your left create an explorer's attitude in each passenger. People will see grass and wood huts built along the lanscape with cattle moving effortlessly up and down the mountainsides to the pasturelands. Even further south as one gets past Morillo and Mata Oscuro, Cerro Hoya views come into sight and the southern Azuero really turns magical. The pasturelands get more flat, the mountains become taller and the oceanfront becomes more commanding.
Side roads can be taken to any number of beaches that open to an expansive blue dream while the other way the roads lead to mountain paths that allow any viewer to see many miles on a clear day. Secretive valleys are brought into sight the more south one drives. The mountains in the distance also offer what the heartland of Panama is all about - mystical wonders, natural flora and fauna, and of course great adventures to be had around each corner.

Big game fishers know the hot spots in the world to go, then they have a few 'honey-holes' they keep to themselves.
Everyone knows about Coiba Island and the large fish there, and some people have heard about an amazing Pacific fishing resort in the Darien Province that you can only get to by plane - if you aren't Bill Gates or Warren Buffett, this place may not be for you  - and many people know about the Gulf of Panama. Tuna, Wahoo, Tarpon, Snook, Grouper, Amberjack, Sailfish, Marlin can be found in all of those places.
Now, if you want your own little 'honey-hole' then you may need to do some research into the western Azuero Peninsula.
Mackeral, Corvina, Wahoo, Amberjack, Bigeye Tuna, Roosterfish/ Papagallo, Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Grouper, Dolphin and Dorado.The Southern Edge of the Peninsula is dubbed Tuna Coast and off the western coast lies Cebaco where Black Marlin have been known to be world record sizes. A 25 minute boat ride from the western Azuero will get you to Cebaco Bay from the Torio/Mariato region.
Here near Torio, not only do we have a great fishing community that brings in great catches for meals - we have locals chartering their vessels for fishing excursions, along with the locals and their pangas that will get you closer to the action of the water!!!
Torio, Quebro and Puerto Nance have great boat launches and large local fishing communities. Puerto Nance has the largest local fishing community with up to 25 pangas in its river mouth on some days. These are great possible places to launch a personal boat if that is something that interests you. One of the great advantages of the western Azuero Peninsula is the plethora of good, sandy beaches that allow people to launch their boats from just about anywhere - even if its your backyard! Cascojilloso and Torio beaches are two such beaches that offer great beach launching.

So, whether you are chartering a boat, going out on a local panga, or launching your own vessel from one of the river mouths or beaches, the western Azuero Peninsula provides many opportunities for the people striving for fishing excursions.

The pace of life is relaxing, the people are hospitable and welcoming and people are more than willing to share what the western Azuero Peninsula is all about - living life to the fullest with a beautiful natural landscape and great outdoor activities easily accessible!!!

If you want any further information regarding fishing in the region, please do not hesitate to ask - we are willing to answer any questions and help you get started with a great fishing adventure. You might love it so much, you may need to relocate here for daily fishing excurions!