Playa Santa Clara — Attraction in Coclé

So... The beach is nice. But I won't recommend it. They have fisher boats a few meters from tables = ppl that are swimming there. They clean fish they caught right there - throwing all the "waste" into the water, again, few meters from where you're swimming. Loads of garbage beside the tables. And in the sand.

Another thing, they wait for you on the road, show you where to park and let you know that you park at the restaurant, no idea what's the name. They say you have to order from the restaurant. No problem, we said, but can we place an order later on? The answer was yes. Few mins later, while some of us were swimming, and others were at the table, we were approached and told (in a rude manner) that we can't stay if we don't order. So we ordered. Shrimps + 2 ceviches for $25. While at the beach that is 10 mins away we paid $12 for shrimps, plantains, coconut and 2 hot dogs.

Resume: calm water, you have a shower + toilet. People are not too nice to tourists here. Not super dirty like at Panama city beach, but not clean. Fisher boats + fish guts is not what you want to see while you're swimming. We've been there once and will...

Small beautiful beach that contains a popular restaurant with small hotel in the form of cabins. This is ideal for people who want to enjoy a beach with the option of food and huts with seats and tables directly on the sand.

It is not a secluded beach devoid of life. Along your walk on the sand you will pass by the restaurant, huts and modern residences.

One of the best things you can do is stay overnight in one of the cabins. They are directly on the sand. The hotel has security guards at night. That could explain why my night time walks have felt safe even when wondering into the dark areas of the beach.

All my times here have been very pleasant without any incidences. Most of the visitors are families and not rowdy teenagers.

The parking lots are part of the restaurant. But don't feel obligated to buy anything there. Simply walk through the facilities and...

estuvimos en santa clara el día sábado 11 de enero, acostumbro a ir a una playa un poco mas cercana a la ciudad pero quería arriesgar un poco mas y conocer un lugar diferente, o más bien recordar un viejo paseo de cuando era niño, asi que maneje hasta santa clara, había leido sobre el lugar y precios, y me parecio adecuado...al llegar me abordo un "chico asiatico" que es parte del staff de las veraneras, me ofrecía estacionamiento a $2 por persona y derechos a usar baños y duchas y un lugar techado (choza de pencas) por $10 me parecío muy, interesante lo que proponen en el lugar así que accedimos, en cuanto al lugar la atención me parece muy cool, al pedir la carta decidimos comer en el lugar vimos precios muy aceptables ya que tratandose de mariscos suelen ser elevados casi siempre, pedimos canastas de patacones rellenos de maricos y un pargo rojo frito acompañado de patacones, todo con muy buen sabor... recuerden estuvimos en el Rest. Las veraneras, es el primero al entrar, pero por lo que me dice el chico Las Veraneras y el otro restaurante al lado son lo mismo actualmente...(con esto debe referirse a la administración) ok, ACERCA DE LA PLAYA: la playa es super tranquila, para los bañistas y para niños sobre todo, el lugar mantiene muy buena seguridad policial y de Sinaproc, vimos salvavidad en los alrededores, por lo que es bastante seguro. asi que si buscan un espacio seguro en santa clara... pues este es muy recomendado | IMPORTANTE: al alquilar la choza, puedes llevar tu cooler y tus propias bebidas o snacks! el lugar no te da...