Welcome to Playa Venao - A Surfers Haven In Panama!

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  • čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
  • I finally get to surf some decent calibre waves to quench my thirst for some power and adrenaline. This is definitely one of my favourite places in Panama!
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Komentáře • 116

  • @clintonr7172
    @clintonr7172 Před 3 lety +9

    It is a must see in Panama

  • @michaelkirkland1929
    @michaelkirkland1929 Před 3 lety +5

    Simpatico, I know I want to be by the beach, in order to fish. Getting my paperwork together. I'm so JAZZED.about Panama VIVA Panama.

  • @6erardom
    @6erardom Před 3 lety +10

    Great video. You should be in charge of the Ministry of Tourism there

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 3 lety +5

      That's a tall responsibility... but I'd love to produce work for them at least.

    • @rushellrousseau9197
      @rushellrousseau9197 Před 3 lety +5

      Aha my boyfriend and I added Panama to our top ten list because of Rich's videos!

  • @LianeSpicer
    @LianeSpicer Před 3 lety +9

    Luisssss!!! Dammit, man. Hope he recovers completely soon.
    Those waves are beautiful and I know you went crazy there. Mikey needs to visit! And the rest of the crew! Stay safe, Rich. PS: Where de damn sunblock?! And the aloe vera gel?! *evil glare*

  • @mvuytowecz
    @mvuytowecz Před 3 lety +9

    You really nailed this video Rich! Another amazing location in Panama. Awesome job..

  • @sllimnivet
    @sllimnivet Před 3 lety +9

    Man I wish Toco was like this!

    • @ayealialexwood4886
      @ayealialexwood4886 Před 3 lety +2

      There are parts of Toco great for surfing, it depends on the season and time, the waves don't quite as tense tho.

    • @sllimnivet
      @sllimnivet Před 3 lety +2

      @@ayealialexwood4886 oh yeah I know, I'm from Toco. I more referring to how it's a pretty developed surf community with all the shops and hotels actually geared around the lifestyle.

  • @emeraldamontiel7106
    @emeraldamontiel7106 Před 3 lety +6

    Dear rich i love this video .the way you work is excellent.you make the magic that can feel if i was there it is wonderful. I love playa venao it is in pedasi my mother s hometown and used to spent vacations there. Thanks so much to help me remenber so... god bless you always and take care..😘😘

  • @EMT_Rick
    @EMT_Rick Před 9 měsíci +1

    Solo mission, I dig it! Playa Veneo my next stop

  • @rhondazappalewis3685
    @rhondazappalewis3685 Před 3 lety +8

    Beautiful place

  • @funkybunkyus
    @funkybunkyus Před 3 lety +7

    We got waves, great video!

  • @rosawilliams9145
    @rosawilliams9145 Před 3 lety +6

    So pretty. Looks so relaxing.

  • @lucasjerry9588
    @lucasjerry9588 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm from Panama thanks for showing our beauty to the world

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 3 lety

      My absolute honor and pleasure! Lots more to come...

  • @hopeheavenonplanetearth1417

    Well done! Enjoyed 🙏

  • @davidp4427
    @davidp4427 Před 3 lety +9

    That was some great photography! You are really a professional.

  • @jessicastreet2922
    @jessicastreet2922 Před 3 lety +9

    Beautiful Playland!!

  • @susanwaterworth5622
    @susanwaterworth5622 Před 3 lety +14

    Beautiful. I miss the ocean so much! Loving these videos showing the natural beauty of Panama and can't wait to move there from Uzbekistan in June. Take care.

  • @emeraldamontiel7106
    @emeraldamontiel7106 Před 3 lety +3

    Dear rich i really love your greats videos they are so amazing. In this i feel the water on me when touch the camera what a pleasure..merry christmas enjoy the holydays .i will be seeing your videos again and again specialy my favorite kiki waterfall . Hugs and kisses .blessins

  • @Trini_Surfer
    @Trini_Surfer Před 3 lety +11

    great work bro.. this is some epic vibes!!

  • @keishaturner6908
    @keishaturner6908 Před 3 lety +3

    You are truly gifted, great video. Don’t forget your sunblock !

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much! I got the block, ready to go!

  • @user-uy4jq3xw1b
    @user-uy4jq3xw1b Před 9 měsíci +1

    Loved the video Richard, looking to come across Carnival next year.

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 8 měsíci

      You should! Waves are usually good around that time, good off-shore winds.

  • @surfing.4ever
    @surfing.4ever Před 2 lety +1

    great video. As most hidden gems in Costa Rica, playa veano will soon be discovered by Americans and Canadians and I wanna enjoy it before it is destroyed.

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 2 lety

      I intend to enjoy the heck out of it before that happens ha ha ha

  • @Kathleensailorgirl
    @Kathleensailorgirl Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful video. Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄🌊🌊🏄🏽

  • @donnadee9857
    @donnadee9857 Před 3 lety +3

    It was actually a year ago next week that I visited Playa Venao 🎄. Thanks for the nice reminder of why I am in love with Panama and cannot wait to return from Florida! Great filming as well Rich xo Happy Christmas!

  • @ayealialexwood4886
    @ayealialexwood4886 Před 3 lety +6

    Oh yes Rich you look real sea drunk lol, I can see it in your eyes, it's the way a trini does look after a full day surfing in Toco or swimming on Maracas beach, nice tan tho lol.

  • @kirshnaegor3774
    @kirshnaegor3774 Před 3 lety +5

    Beautiful area! 🤙🌴💙

  • @Panicoverload
    @Panicoverload Před rokem +1

    Thx for this video. I didnt know where to go next. Now i know! ;)

  • @1coolmimi
    @1coolmimi Před 3 lety +3

    Nice film footage 👍

  • @ddolde
    @ddolde Před 3 lety +3

    As usual your videography is beyond great

  • @tradeincenterprises583
    @tradeincenterprises583 Před 3 lety +3

    Richie that place reminds me so much of Irvine. Excellent video

  • @joshuaviscuna8570
    @joshuaviscuna8570 Před 3 lety +3

    Epic shots!

  • @Joemama72096
    @Joemama72096 Před rokem

    I lived in Playa Venao for a few months a couple years ago. I always come back to watch this vid when I miss it lol nice job man

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před rokem

      Thank you! I wanna make a night life version of it, it's a big factor!

  • @CassStuart
    @CassStuart Před 3 lety +3

    Nice work bro!

  • @michaelthomas366
    @michaelthomas366 Před měsícem +1

    This is why every surf spot on the planet is crowded.

  • @morethanparisinfrance9289

    Is your truck taking gas or diesel? Always impressed by your epic storytelling! Can we see a "day in the life sometime"? Maybe not an editing day 😂 but you cld throw that in too ;)
    Or like "Stuck in Panama: a week in the life" would love to see it! Maybe a week would give you more content to fill up

    • @LianeSpicer
      @LianeSpicer Před 3 lety +2

      I like the idea of a day in the life... Waking up, supermarket, gassing up, fruit stall, fish truck, restaurant take out, views of the town, cooking a meal, sunset, going to bed.... Yeah, I'd like that.

  • @legentilhommedefortune

    Went & stayed there about two months in 86 from S/W France , the place was a paradise , empty waves with very few locals , some good people & cervezas.. islands nearby are worth a visit on a decent boat ..

  • @morrisonjohn2707
    @morrisonjohn2707 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice vid. Ive been surfing venao since the early 80s, back when (if you didnt bring it you dont have it) the only thing there was that open aired restaurant that is still there. Always guaranteed at least 1 flat tire but normally multiple. But always great waves never crowded. 5 surfers was a crowded day.....

  • @eleazargonzalez7011
    @eleazargonzalez7011 Před 3 lety +3

    Really crowded!!

  • @clairephipps1689
    @clairephipps1689 Před 3 lety +9

    I am terrified of large expances of water but the waves look so good on film! Looks like a peaceful place. Why is the sand so dark? Is it a volcanic region ??

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 3 lety +3

      It's not, and I have no idea why the colour is like that in Venao. It's a lot lighter in Punta Chame

    • @clairephipps1689
      @clairephipps1689 Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you, I am learning so much about Panama. You have awakened a touristic giant.

  • @douglasmorgan5015
    @douglasmorgan5015 Před 3 lety +1

    Richard nice channel for you bring a new perspective by not only promoting your channel, but you are open to do a video on the owner of the surf shop and cantina.

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Douglas. He's a great guy, and I love working with genuinely good people.

  • @YadiraL
    @YadiraL Před 3 lety +3

    Great video ❤

  • @WhiteKnightEntertainment
    @WhiteKnightEntertainment Před 3 lety +7

    You know why I’m here 🤭

  • @chrisfree8309
    @chrisfree8309 Před 3 lety +1

    Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sergiorigon3855
    @sergiorigon3855 Před 3 lety +1

    Waoooooo bellissima

  • @RicherThanIeverbeen
    @RicherThanIeverbeen Před 2 lety +1

    Panama looks amazing!

  • @IGoPanama
    @IGoPanama Před 3 lety +3

    Another great vid! Are you planning on coming back to Bocas?

  • @globethotter
    @globethotter Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! Planning a trip and this gave me a great feel :)

  • @bonefishboards
    @bonefishboards Před 2 lety +1

    Trinidad... surf Mount Irvine (Tobago)? Good right hander.

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 2 lety

      Really good when the season is on! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @tomsimon1974
    @tomsimon1974 Před 11 měsíci +1

    did you ever meet the italian surfer girl Naomi in Panama? she loved surfing in Panama, sadly she drowned in the country in early March 2022, just 25 years old.

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Oh my, no I don't believe I had the pleasure of meeting her. Sad story 🥺

    • @tomsimon1974
      @tomsimon1974 Před 8 měsíci +1

      yes too sad for words friend@@AdventureRich

  • @ZafiroMusicTv
    @ZafiroMusicTv Před 3 lety +1

    brutal!

  • @kinmur2295
    @kinmur2295 Před 3 lety +3

    Is Venao the best place for a beginner/intermediate surfer to stay at?

  • @rushellrousseau9197
    @rushellrousseau9197 Před 3 lety +3

    Get better Luis!!

    • @luispolitico
      @luispolitico Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! I'm 100% recovered 🙌🏼

  • @meethealthy_lori7548
    @meethealthy_lori7548 Před 3 lety +2

    👍🏾

  • @Fkyoughhgf
    @Fkyoughhgf Před 8 měsíci +2

    When i see Sup surfers i am running awayyyyy far away

  • @bas7139
    @bas7139 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hey! Do you know how the surf is in July at Playa Venao? Some friends and i are planing to come spend some week there in July this Year

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 7 měsíci

      Surf is usually good year round, with a few less than favorable days between. May is usually pretty good, and July sometimes pushes a couple decent swells too. You may be in luck! There's always a wave though...

  • @maxgerecht6254
    @maxgerecht6254 Před rokem +1

    Nice video, which hostel is the one at 2:33?

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you! That's either Beach Break Surf Hotel or El Sitio.

  • @LukeAMcDowell
    @LukeAMcDowell Před rokem +1

    Is there a place o rent a SUP surfboard and paddle at that beach?

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před rokem +1

      I believe Selina's and Beach Break hotel both have available for rent.

  • @jimenamartinez7030
    @jimenamartinez7030 Před rokem +1

    How is venao waves and weather on july?

  • @Jbar1011
    @Jbar1011 Před 2 lety +1

    what's the best place to surf in panama with good fiber optic internet for a longer stay?

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 2 lety

      I'm my opinion, Venao or Chame.

    • @Jbar1011
      @Jbar1011 Před 2 lety

      @@AdventureRich Venao or Chame have fiber optic internet speeds?!

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 2 lety

      @@Jbar1011 Yezzir!

  • @meilevin922
    @meilevin922 Před 2 lety +1

    on what month was it taken?

  • @TTPresents
    @TTPresents Před 3 lety +1

    I feel i'm sending you that email yes

  • @v0dkal3m0n1
    @v0dkal3m0n1 Před 2 lety

    How is the surf in Playa Venao in February?

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před 2 lety +1

      It's not the best season, but we've had a couple decent lucky swells pull through last week...
      Honestly I don't think a week passes without good surf there. At least not in my experience...

  • @johnmayer2140
    @johnmayer2140 Před rokem

    Yo! I am planning to rent a car and drive from Panama City through El Palmar (san carlos) --> Venao --> Santa Catalina in June. Is it a good idea? Should I rent a board earlier in some bigger city or will I find surf rentals in those places?
    Best wishes
    Edit: After a research I think that Santa Catalina is better considering cheaper hostels/rooms and surf-city vibe. Whats your thoughts?

    • @AdventureRich
      @AdventureRich  Před rokem

      Hi, sorry I'm now seeing this. Venao and Santa Catalina have rentals yes. The options you may get in San Carlos may not be great (unless you're a long boarder). Venao is incredible and you're almost guaranteed to get surf there. Santa Catalina less so, but still pretty consistent and hosts one of the best rights in Panama!

  • @glenntucker69
    @glenntucker69 Před 3 lety +1

    Oye Richard de Trinidad y Tobago....esa muchacha surfiando tenia unas NALGAS ( )o( ) bellas, paps! Cuando llego a Panama te llamo. Ta' bien, hemano. Todavia estoy practicando mis "steel drums". ja ja ja Un abrazo.

  • @dasak67
    @dasak67 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is Israel not Panamá anymore

    • @Ilayshatz
      @Ilayshatz Před 3 měsíci +1

      Haha it’s true there are many Israelis and many many Jews there is even a synagogue and not a church but we invite everyone to come to venao

    • @dasak67
      @dasak67 Před 3 měsíci

      @@Ilayshatz Hope Muslims are welcome too 😉