Sunset over the bay below Roca Tortuga, with Turtle Rock and the black-sand beach
Playa Mata Oscura · Veraguas · Panama

Roca Tortuga

A rustic house above a wild Pacific bay. For people who want silence, nature and the ocean for a week or a month.

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The bay from the air

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Before you book

Is Roca Tortuga for you?

Yes, if you want

  • Quiet, space and a view you never get tired of
  • Surf, fishing, diving trips to Coiba, waterfalls, horses
  • A slow week or a month to write, paint, work or rest
  • A simple house with character, run by a local caretaker

Probably not, if you need

  • Luxury finishes or hotel service
  • Nightlife, restaurants and shops nearby
  • A swimming beach in front of the house
  • A one- or two-night stopover

The house is older and rustic, and some outside areas are still being worked on. They are fenced off. We tell you this up front so you arrive knowing what to expect.

The house

Three bedrooms over the bay

Exposed beams, tiled floors, big open rooms and the ocean in every window. Bedrooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans.

Ocean view

Panoramic views over the bay and sunsets from the terrace.

Turtle Rock pool

A natural rock pool on Turtle Rock, the house's namesake.

Work from here

Dedicated workspace and Wi‑Fi. Speed: [to be tested] Mbps.

Kitchen

Full kitchen for long stays. Groceries in [nearest town].

Retreat space

An extra room for yoga, reading or meditation, plus a guest toilet.

Private beach access

Steps down to the beach. Currents here are strong; a safe swimming beach is a 10-minute walk.

Around Mata Oscura

What to do in a week

Surfer carving a wave near Mata Oscura

Surf

Breaks along the Mariato and Cambutal coast. Bring your board; there is room to store it.

Coiba National Park

Coiba National Park

Boat trips for diving, snorkeling and sport fishing in a UNESCO World Heritage marine park.

Beach and Turtle Rock

Beach and Turtle Rock

Steps down to a quiet black-sand beach and the rock pool on Turtle Rock at low tide.

Julien holding a big snook

Fishing trips

Julien with a big snook (róbalo). We arrange fishing trips with local boats and guides.

Horse on the beach path

Horseback riding

Rides along the beach and through the hills. We arrange them with local horse owners.

Bird perched in the garden

Birds and wildlife

Vultures, flycatchers and other birds around the house, and dolphins passing in the bay.

Also nearby: waterfalls and river hikes inland, and sunsets from the terrace every evening.

Getting here: the last stretch of road is rough, so a 4x4 is recommended. We send directions and the caretaker's number after booking.

Find us

On the hill above the bay

Aerial view of Roca Tortuga on the hill above the bay and Turtle Rock

Roca Tortuga sits on its own hill above Playa Mata Oscura, near La Loma in the Mariato district of Veraguas. The house has the bay on one side and Turtle Rock on the other.

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Rates

Priced by the bedrooms you use

Three bedrooms, each with a queen bed for up to 2 people, so the house sleeps 3 couples, 3 solo travelers or anything in between. The price starts with 2 guests in one bedroom. Each extra guest who opens a new bedroom adds USD 30 a night; a second guest sharing that bedroom adds USD 20.

GroupBedroomsGreen season · May–NovDry season · Dec–Apr
Per nightPer weekPer nightPer week
1–2 guests1 bedroomUSD 80USD 560USD 120USD 840
3 guests2 bedroomsUSD 110USD 770USD 150USD 1,050
4 guests2 bedroomsUSD 130USD 910USD 170USD 1,190
5 guests3 bedroomsUSD 160USD 1,120USD 200USD 1,400
6 guests3 bedroomsUSD 180USD 1,260USD 220USD 1,540

Minimum stay 7 nights. Monthly stays: ask us. Prices in US dollars; a deposit secures your dates. Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or Wise.

Availability

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