Explore the waterways of Panama on a Standup Paddleboard (SUP)

Most of ISTMOS week-long retreats include an Introductory SUP lesson at our local Playa Grande Beach.   This 2 hour long introductory class taught by owner, Sean Davis, is great for first-timers and beginners at SUP.

The class includes 45 minutes of guided practice stressing safety aspects and SUP techniques followed by 1 hr. and 15 minutes of supervised practice time.

The following are some of the additional SUP and Surf options we can include in your retreat package.  If will be participating in an upcoming retreat, let the retreat leader know if you are interested in one of these option.  

Thinking about planning your own retreat or friend/family Reunion? Include some of the above Excursions in your retreat package to create a customized experience for you and your community.

The best way to experience ISTMO is by booking a retreat with one of the amazing Retreat Leaders at ISTMO.  Many of the retreats include some of the above SUP and/surf activities, or have them available as add-ons.  Contact the retreat leader to get more details.

We look forward to sharing our slice of paradise with you!

Experience the Diverse Isthmus of Panama!

Our location provides close access to Beaches, Jungles, Cloud Forests, Indigenous Tribes, Local Markets, Mangroves, Mountain Lakes, Tropical Waterfalls, Islands, even Panama City and the Panama Canal.

At Istmo you can do as little or as much as you desire.  Use the time between your retreat classes to explore Panama or spend your time lounging under a tree on the beach, the choice is yours.  Contact your Retreat Leader to see which excursions are included in your retreat and which one you may add on.  Some of the most popular excursions we offer are:

Besides the above excursions, we can also arrange a tour to a local vegetable and fish market coupled with a cooking demonstration back at ISTMO.  Want to explore more local beaches?  We are happy to set up excursions to different beaches in the area.  Want to catch your own fish?  We are can arrange fishing tours to a neighboring island.  Water sports your thing?  Make sure to check out the SUP and Surfing Activities we offer.

We look forward to sharing our slice of paradise with you!

Thinking about planning your own retreat or friend/family Reunion?  Include some of the above Excursions in your retreat package to create a customized experience for you and your community.

The best way to experience ISTMO is by booking a retreat with one of the amazing Retreat Leaders at ISTMO.  Many of the retreats include some of the above SUP and/surf activities, or have them available as add-ons.  Contact the retreat leader to get more details.

Take some time for yourself...

If taking a yoga class or getting a massage is your thing, we got you covered!  

Yoga Classes

Love Yoga?  We highly recommend you check out our Upcoming Retreat Calendar and join one of our amazing retreat leaders on a transformational journey.

Massage

Another great way to take some time for yourself during your retreat at Istmo is is to experience the benefits of a luxurious massage.  Our massage therapist are highly trained and will communicate with you to make sure they adjust the massage to your needs.  Massages at Istmo are $60/hour.

If yoga and massage is not your thing, we understand - no one is forcing you to take a yoga class or get a massage here at Istmo.

However, we do encourage you to take some time out for yourself, walk our humanity trail, take a dip in the ocean, walk down the miles of beach, lounge on a hammock, or spend just a little longer in meditation...