Paunch · Isla Colón · Bocas del Toro
Wake Up in the Jungle. Live the Caribbean.
Four private tropical stays for guests age 16+, surrounded by jungle in the Caribbean and moments from the Caribbean Sea at Paunch—a two-minute walk down the hill to Paunch surf break and close to everything that makes Bocas unforgettable.
Four distinctive stays
Guests age 16+
In the Caribbean · Sea moments away
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★ 4.87 on Airbnb · 93 reviews | 9.6 on Expedia | 9.1 on Booking.com
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A different side of Bocas
Four private stays. One tropical hideaway.
SurfBreak is a small boutique property built into the jungle at Paunch — colorful, private, and relaxed. Wake to tropical sounds, walk two minutes down the hill to the Caribbean Sea and Paunch surf break, then come back to your own space.
Four ways to stay
Find the stay that feels like yours.
The Tree Cabin is our signature experience. Three of our four accommodations—Bungalow Left, Bungalow Right, and the Garden Apartment—include full private kitchens. The Tree Cabin has a mini-fridge and coffee maker. The Garden Apartment also offers air conditioning, ground-level access, and extra indoor comfort.
Signature stay
Tree Cabin
Elevated in the canopy with screened open-air walls, a private bathroom, wooden deck, and jungle all around you. This is the SurfBreak stay people remember.
Queen bed · deck · mini fridge · coffee maker
Bungalow Left
Colorful and easygoing, with a full kitchen, private hot-water bathroom, and covered porch with hammock and chairs.
Kitchen · covered porch · hammock
Bungalow Right
A relaxed jungle bungalow with its own kitchen, private tiled bathroom, shaded porch, and hammock.
Kitchen · shaded porch · hammock
Garden Apartment
Ground-level comfort with air conditioning, a kitchen and dining nook, lounge area, and shaded tropical garden setting.
A/C · kitchen · ground level
Traveling together?
Bring your people. Take over SurfBreak.
Four private accommodations make SurfBreak a rare fit for small groups. Reserve the Tree Cabin, both bungalows, and the Garden Apartment together and up to eight guests can have the property to themselves — with shared time when you want it and separate private spaces when you don’t.
Friends · surf trips · couples traveling together · small adult groups
The SurfBreak feeling
Jungle outside. Caribbean Sea down the hill. Bocas within reach.
Paunch gives you a quieter tropical base outside the center of town without disconnecting you from beaches, restaurants, surf, wildlife, boating, and the rest of the archipelago.
More than a surf trip
Island days, your way.
Surf nearby reef breaks, explore calm Caribbean beaches, take a boat through the archipelago, look for wildlife, dive, snorkel, fish, sail—or do absolutely nothing for a while.
Surfing is part of the location, but SurfBreak is equally suited to couples, nature lovers, beach travelers, and anyone who wants a distinctive place to experience Bocas.
Know before you go
SurfBreak at a glance.
The setting
Paunch on Isla Colón, surrounded by tropical greenery in the Caribbean, with the Caribbean Sea down the hill.
The stays
Tree Cabin, Bungalow Left, Bungalow Right, and Garden Apartment—four private choices with distinct character.
The guests
Welcoming guests age 16+—ideal for couples, surfers, nature lovers, and independent island travelers.
Verified guest experiences
Loved by our guests.
★★★★★
“10/10. Perfect location. 2 min walk to the best surf break in Bocas. Adorable cabin. Will be back!”
Megan · Airbnb guest
★★★★★
“I could hear the ocean from the hammock on the patio, and watching the monkeys and birds in the trees above me was endlessly entertaining. David was super responsive. He’s built an awesome oasis.”
Anna & Bobby · Airbnb guests
★★★★★
“The cabins were SO spacious. It honestly felt like having a little home to yourself. The WiFi was solid, and the location was peaceful and quiet—close to surf, restaurants, and town.”
Arushi · Airbnb guest
Excerpts from verified Airbnb guest reviews.
Quick answers
Planning a stay at Paunch.
Is SurfBreak only for surfers?
No. Surfing is one advantage of the location, but SurfBreak is a boutique tropical stay for couples, nature-focused travelers, beach travelers, and anyone wanting to experience Bocas del Toro.
Where is SurfBreak at Paunch?
SurfBreak is in the Paunch area of Isla Colón in Bocas del Toro, Panama, outside the center of Bocas Town.
How many accommodations are there?
There are four choices: the Tree Cabin, Bungalow Left, Bungalow Right, and Garden Apartment.
What is the minimum guest age?
SurfBreak welcomes guests age 16 and older.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Visit the Contact & Book Direct page to see availability and book with SurfBreak.
Which accommodations have full kitchens?
Bungalow Left, Bungalow Right, and the Garden Apartment each have a full private kitchen. The Tree Cabin has a mini-fridge and coffee maker, but no cooking facilities.
How close is Paunch surf break?
It is about a two-minute walk down the hill. Tiger Tail, Dumpers, and La Curva are also within roughly a 15-minute walk. Read our Bocas surf guide for details about nearby breaks.
What makes SurfBreak eco-friendly?
The property follows the existing tropical landscape, with natural landscaping, limited clearing and concrete, and eco-friendly cleaning products. Three accommodations rely on natural airflow and fans; the Garden Apartment has air conditioning.
Your Bocas stay starts here
Make Paunch your island base.
Choose your stay, plan your trip, and book directly with SurfBreak at Paunch.