Punta Chame - Lagito

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Lagito Punta Chame (Panama)

About 80Km drive (1 hour and 15 minutes) from Panama City, Punta Chame is where the main scene of kitesurfing takes place in Panama. It is shaped as a 8Km long strap of land about 500M wide.
The "Lagito" (small lake) spot is located in a small bay about 7KM before "La Punta". On the season December to April winds gets between 15 to 25 knots daily. The water is flat. Recommended for experienced kiters since the riding area is limited in size. The place works only on high tide since in low tide it dries out. There are places to stay nearby.

Kiteboarding Facilities in Punta Chame - Lagito

Getting there:

Nearest airport:

Panama airport

Nearest big city:

Panama

Nearest town:

Punta Chame

Trip from town:

short

Access:

4x4

Directions:

• From Panama: (1 hour 15 mintes by car) take the Panamericana from Panama City south and exit at the Punta Chame "sign". Rough road for 20 minutes till the spot.

At the beach:

Level required:

expert

Best style:

speed

Watersports:

kitesurf

Spot type:

lagoon

Shore:

heavy sand

Bottom:

sandy

Crowd:

sparse

Hazards:

- dirty bottom

Facilities:

+ school

Beach rules:

Weather:

hot and humid tropical climate. warm water all year round, no wetsuit needed.

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Wind conditions:

Dominant winds:

N
NE

Respect to shore:

Best direction:

Wind strenght (Bf):

3-4
4-5

Blowing at:

afternoon

Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]


› January
› February
› March
› December

Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]


› April
› November
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Wind details:

During dry season (December to May) steady Northerly winds, accelerated by the Venturi effect. No wind in the wet season. Works in every direction.

On the water:

Water quality:

acceptable

Best tide:

high

Waves:

flat / shallow

Consistency:

never

Water details:

ridable on high tide only. At low tide the lagoon dries out.

When is flat:

Day activities:

Night scene:

Relax or go to Panama to find good nightlife.

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