There's also diving, fishing, exploring, or just relaxing in a hammock. On the island there is a variety of wild life including monkeys, many types of bird, parrots and deer.

The Morro Negrito Surf Camp is actually two islands. One being the big island and then a smaller island. The big island has the living accommodations. Cabanas are located on the side of a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Water is supplied by a fresh water spring on top of the hill that has been piped down for drinking and showering. Electricity is supplied by solar energy and a generator. There's a large sandy beach break in one bay area. There are also several left point breaks on this island.

The smaller island is about a 30-minute boat ride. This is the island of the largest waves. When the waves are flat everywhere else, you'll find 6-8 feet faces here on average. On the north side of the island there are lefthanders going off and on the south side of the island there are right breaking waves. (Something for everyone)

HOW TO GET THERE
All guests will arrive at the International Airport in Panama (PTY) on Saturday. (of course, you can fly into Panama City, before Saturday, but we only pick people up on Saturday) The first night will be in Panama City. We will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel.

Early the next day (Sunday morning), you will depart for the island by bus. The bus ride takes about 5 hours to arrive at the Cruce de Tole’. There is another 30 minute ride in the Landcruiser to the port. Then and a 30 minute boat ride and you are at the camp. The island is located in the Gulf of Chiriqui, about 80 miles from the border of Costa Rica.

All food, shelter, transportation, daily boat trips are included between both surf islands and hotel costs are included. Beer and soda and horseback riding are extra.

Your departure from the island will be Friday afternoon for the trip back to Panama City. We will provide your last hotel night in the city and your transport from the hotel to the airport for your Saturday airport departure.

If you wish to stay one extra day with an airport departure on Sunday, then you will be charged an additional $50.

CAMP DATES
Camp is open year round.

CAMP PLACES
La Isla Ensenada, PANAMA

PRICES
Price is US $500 per week. This counting from a Saturday airport arrival and departure from Panama City If you have a group of 10 or more, we offer a 10 percent discount. If you have 15 people (or pay for 15 spaces), you can rent the whole camp.

WEBSITE
www.surferparadise.com

ADDITIONAL INFO:
Starting in January 2003, Morro Negrito Surfcamp will be adding a surf school. Nick Davie from England will be the instructor at the camp. He has worked professionally at a school in the Canary Islands and will be coming to Morro Negrito to conduct the classes.

By way of explanation, this will not increase the numbers of surfers at the camp, usually around 15, but never over 20. The beginners will surf the sandy beach break and as their surfing ability increases, they will be able to surf the Sandbar break (wave size permitting). The other breaks of Silva and the Point are not recommended for beginners.

We have Bic Surfboards for rent at the camp. Here's a link to check them out: http://www.bicsportsurfboards.com

For pictures of waves in January, go to: http://panamasurfcamp.com/pictures/index.html

For video clips of some of the breaks at the camp, go to: http://www.morronegrito.com/videos/default.htm (Thanks to Matt Loo for sharing it)

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