Discover Panama’s most exciting Beach and Golf resort with an unparalleled number of amenities and activities to keep you and the family entertained.
If you are looking for more than a gorgeous Villa with a pool and sunbeds to plonk yourself down on and soak up the sun, then you’ve found the perfect vacation rental.
Villa Ibis is located in the heart of the exclusive and classy Buenaventura Resort on Panama’s Pacific coast. Not only do you have a beautiful Villa with your own private pool, but you are surrounded by an exquisitely landscaped, tropical resort full of many things to do and places to eat and shop.
In fact, Buenaventura has more facilities and amenities than any other resort in the whole of Panama.
Apart from lots of walking and biking trails, the resort includes:
- 3 miles of pristine beach
- Hotel and Spa
- Restaurants & Shops
- Dunas Beach Club
- Jack Nicklaus, 18 Hole Golf course
- Sports club with Gym
- Tennis and Paddle courts
- Stables and Horseback riding
- A Zoo full of exotic animals,
- Children’s’ summer camps
- Marina with fishing and water sports activities
Here’s our top 10 list of things to do when you stay at Buenaventura:
Escape to Three Miles of Sun-Drenched, Pristine, Palm-Lined Beach
1. Take a relaxing stroll on Buenaventura’s beautiful white sandy beaches.
Look out over the lake from Villa Ibis, and what you’ll see is the Pacific Ocean and Martini Beach (named by the expats and friends since it’s the place people go at cocktail hour with their coolers and beach chairs)!
And it’s so, close to the Villa – only a 3 minute drive or 10 minute walk.
Whether you want to just sit and watch the waves, catch a few sunrays, take a refreshing dip in the sea, build sandcastles with the kids or or simply unwind with a good book you won’t want to miss some beach time to entertain the family. (We have beach chairs, a cooler and buckets and spades for you to take with you!).
Stay Active with a Wide Range of Outdoor Recreational Activities
2. Golf
Buenaventura’s 18-hole, world championship, Jack Nicklaus Golf course is a truly unique experience . It’s a challenging course for any level of player and meticulously maintained (the grass is Paspalum Platinum). Aside from the fairways, there are white sand traps, beautiful lakes and trees and an elegant club and pro shop. Voted the best course in Panama for the 5th year running.
3. Tennis and Paddle Courts (and in 2024, Pickle Ball Courts)
If you are an avid Tennis or Paddle player, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to bring your racquet and hit a few balls!
Just a few minutes walk from Villa Ibis there’s tennis court open for anyone to use (first come, first served!) which also has flood lights for night-time playing. In addition, there are three more tennis courts and 2 paddle courts located at the sports club close to the main entrance to Buenaventura. And for 2024, Buenaventura are promising to add Pickle Ball courts.
The sports club have an excellent, bi-lingual team of experienced tennis and paddle players ready to work with you on your game.
4. Walking and Biking
There are miles of routes and paths around Buenaventura for you to discover using our useful printed guides in the guest folder at Villa Ibis or by just getting out and discovering them for yourself!
For people who love to bike, we have two adult bikes at Villa Ibis for guest use and if you want more bikes, they are available for rental from the Buenaventura Marina.
5. Fishing and Boat Trips
Make your stay at Buenaventura even more memorable by taking a private boat charter with a highly experienced skipper. You can go whale watching (in season), fishing and swimming off the beach at the beautiful Isla Farallon. and with a little bit of guidance from the crew, you may be lucky enough to catch your evening meal of of Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, or even a Tuna to pop on the grill at Villa Ibis.
And if you fancy a more leisurely Boat trip, there is a beautiful luxury Catamaran to hire for up to 20 guests. They offer day trips, sunset cruises, fishing trips and charters, also from the Marina.
6. Water Sports and Activities
If exciting water sports are your thing, there are Paddleboards for hire, jet-skis for up to 3 people and exhilarating floats trips that the kids will be sure to enjoy.
Pamper Yourself with Relaxing Spa Treatments and Wellness Activities
7. Spa Treatments and Yoga
Invigorate your body and soul at the Corotu Spa, located at the Buenaventura Hotel. They have an enticing menu of relaxing head to toe massages and treatments to indulge as well as a steam room, Jacuzzi, manicure and pedicure, hair salon and make-up service.
And at the sports club there are regular Yoga classes to keep your mind and body in tip top condition.
Tantalize your tastebuds at a variety of unique Restaurants
8. Take your pick from eight different Restaurants and Bars
Whether you prefer a delicious piece of locally caught fish, some fresh Sushi, a Burger or a Mexican taco/tex mex there is something for everyone to enjoy at Buenaventura . Take your pick of eight different restaurants and bars.
At Punta Arena, the renowned Mansa Restaurant serves eclectic Panamanian food and freshly cooked pizzas in their wood fired pizza oven. In front of the Buenaventura Hotel under the stunning Corotu tree there is the hugely popular Tai Kai Japanese restaurant. Here is a full list of all the places you can eat:
Mansa (Punta Arena); Tai Kai (opposite the Hotel); La Contenta (Punta Arena); El Faro (Beach Club); Criollo (Main Hotel); Palapa Bar (Main Hotel); El Chiringuito (Marina); Hoyo 19 (Golf Club). Check our Guest App for more information and how to book.
Party the Night Away at Dunas Beach Club: Where the Beats Are Hot and the Cocktails Are Cooler Than the Ocean Waves
9. Dunas Beach Club
If you’re all about the music scene and ready to dance the night away with some Instagram-worthy cocktails in hand, Dunas Beach Club is the ultimate hangout spot for you.
The club hosts regular music events and invites Panama’s top DJs that’ll keep the party rocking till dawn!
Discover family fun and adventure at the Buenaventura Zoo with over 300 animals and reptiles
10. Buenaventura Zoo.
A stay at Buenaventura is not complete without taking a few hours out to tour the Buenaventura Zoo. And whether you are 5 or 55, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
The Zoo was started as a wildlife rescue and conservation center and promotes conservation and nature with regular educational talks about the animals.
There is something for everyone to enjoy from monkeys and macaws to crocs and collared peccaries, porcupines to peacocks and various snakes and spiders. And don’t miss the favourite bird in the Zoo, Zeus the Cockatoo! For more information and opening times, check our Guest App.
So what are you waiting for! Treat yourself to a well-deserved break at Villa Ibis in Buenaventura. Check our availability and book your stay now to enjoy all the incredible amenities and activities this stunning resort has to offer.
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