Villa Marina Lodge

Península de Azuero


At the eastern quieter end of Playa Venao en route to La Playita, Villa Marina Lodge is a stunner. Set amid tranquil gardens, this resort exudes charm, from the spurting fountain to the wide, shady veranda. The nine guest rooms are bright and capture ocean breezes, while the larger master bedroom has French doors opening onto a beachfront terrace.

Guests can spend their days swimming in the stone-bottomed pool, lounging around on hammocks, horseback riding on the beach, snorkeling and surfing in the sea, or off on boating excursions and fishing trips (US$255 for four people).


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