Close-up of Yellow flowers with dew on petals amidst green foliage near Las Olas Beach Resort

Las Olas Beach Resort Panama - Beachfront Hotel

Discover the Story of Las Olas Resort

Las Olas Beach Resort, located on the stunning 9-mile La Barqueta Beach, offers an authentic tropical getaway. Recently remodeled oceanfront rooms provide balconies or terraces, opening onto volcanic sands for serene sunrises and sunsets. Enjoy activities like surfing, horseback riding, bird watching, or simply unwind by the oceanfront pools. Dine at La Abigail Restaurant, known for its farm-to-table international cuisine, or relax at Spa. Just 25 minutes from David, this Pacific Coast paradise offers both adventure and relaxation in a peaceful, secluded setting. 

History of Las Olas Beach Resort and La Barqueta Beach 

Las Olas Beach Resort is located on La Barqueta Beach, inside agriculture farm family-owned property with 9 miles (14 km) of pristine grey-silver sand along the Pacific coast of Panama. This family property has been throught until fourth-generation has been a vital agricultural area in Chiriquí since the 1600s. 

History of Las Olas Beach Resort and La Barqueta Beach 

 Las Olas Beach Resort is located on La Barqueta Beach, within a family-owned agricultural property that stretches over 9 miles (14 km) of pristine grey-silver sand along the Pacific coast of Panama. This family-owned property has been passed down through four generations and has been a vital agricultural area in Chiriquí since the 1600s.

Aerial view of a meandering river through a lush green landscape with a road parallel to the coast near Las Olas Resort

1885 - La Barqueta

In 1885, Antonio Anguizola de La Lastra named the property La Barqueta, after the Latin word "barquin," meaning one who travels by boat—a fitting name for a plantation once navigated by boat due to its wetlands and flooded riverbanks. His son, Antonio Anguizola Palma, expanded the plantation in 1915, turning it into one of the largest cattle-raising estates in Panama and constructing a pier for shipping cattle across the Americas. 

2001 - Las Olas Resort Built

In 2001, Juan Gabriel Arauz Anguizola, a great-grandson of Antonio, built Las Olas Resort and community on the plantation. To protect wildlife, portions of La Barqueta have been designated as a conservation area for endangered species such as sea turtles, birds, reptiles, and mangroves. 

Beachside resort with swimming pool and guests enjoying the sunny day at Las Olas Beach Resort
Aerial view of Las Olas Resort with red-roofed buildings beside a beach with lush greenery

Today

Today, the property features Las Olas Beach Resort, La Abigail Restaurant, Bar Azul, La Barqueta Poolside Bar & Grill, La Bella Donna Convention Center, oceanfront homes, Las Brisas Condominiums, and Las Olas Towers. 

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