Waluaa

The whole team was amazing. The made the week move along seamlessly and created such a welcoming environment. The surf and yoga instruction was exceptional. The food was delicious and fresh. The venue was lovely with beautiful views.

From the first moment I contacted Waluaa about retreat availability to final check out, this retreat is top notch and professionally run. Vicki is quick to respond to any and all questions pre-trip.

Elena, Becky, and Melody led yoga and meditation classes that were multi-level and supportive. Sergio and his surf staff are so passionate about surfing that it is contagious! The surf lessons, video, and surf theory are so helpful to improving skills. The lodgings were comfortable, clean, and had a modern beach vibe. The included food was awesome. From fresh caught fish, to fresh juices and fruits, the daily meals were high quality and well done. The optional excursions of a nature walk, Coiba, and Santa Catalina island made great active rest times during the week. If you are looking for a week of active adventure and to improve your surf and yoga knowledge, this is the retreat for you.

Booking a Waluaa retreat is one of the best decisions you will ever make.

Waluaa is a deeply human experience - crafted with real care, and full of Panamanian soul. I arrived as a total beginner to surfing, and came away feeling supported, invigorated and empowered.

The Waluaa surf and yoga retreat is a life changing experience. Incredible food, gorgeous atmosphere, wonderful surf lessons, run by a loving family in a slice of paradise.

The village of Santa Catalina is worth the long trip down, and the people there are fantastic. There is true magic here... You will see and feel things that will stay with you forever.

Great attention to detail

The location is fantastic. If you are looking for a meaningful and grown experience, this is your place to go. Quiet, relaxing, and friendly. Great for improving your surf skills or even learning how to start surfing from scratch. Sergio and Vicki A+ for organization and always finding the best way for you to have a great time. Extremely recommended

Beaucoup de choses : le lieu magique, propice à la détente, la qualité et la gentillesse des professeurs que cela soit yoga ou surf, le programme très bien élaboré et mené au quotidien. Encore un grand merci Vickie, Sergio et Elena !

Country, location, hotel & very kind staff, surf lessons & a gifted instructor as well as his very kind assistants, a fantastic beach & charming people, yoga lessons & instructors and finally an awsome Thai massage with a very skilled and mindful person.

My experience at Waluaa was AMAZING. This was my first retreat and I was worried it wouldn't meet my expectations, but it far exceeded them! The accommodations and schedule were SO organized and put together, it took away all the stress of traveling. I will highly recommend Waluaa to anyone looking for a unique and customized surf/yoga experience. They cater to all levels, interests, ages, and diets with so many options and alternatives. Every aspect of the retreat is high quality and worth the investment. You will not be disappointed!

Wow! What an amazing life experience I had at Santa Catalina, thanks to Vickie and Sergio. It’s hard to put into words how incredible it was. I was the only person during this retreat, so I got a single room and was most of the time alone during the surf and yoga lessons, and I really felt privileged and grateful. Vickie and Sergio did everything they could to make my stay unique and special.

The hotel is beautiful, situated in a very quiet and peaceful area. The staff at the hotel and restaurant is absolutely wonderful. And the food … omg, so delicious and healthy. The surf lessons with Sergio were so much fun, he has a lot of patience, explains perfectly and he’s such a kind person. He really pushed me and I could really progress. Vicky, an incredible yoga teacher, is such a warm and beautiful human, and I loved the lessons with her. And I really loved talking with her every morning during breakfast.

So grateful that I got to meet all those beautiful souls during my retreat. I can only recommend this retreat to everyone who wants to reconnect with himself and with nature.

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Everything and everyone

The food was really good and fresh. Staff was friendly and tried hard to please. The horseback riding, the snorkling excursion and the the beach excursion made the trip, otherwise it would have been too much time at the resort itself, and the workouts were not what I had expected.

My partner and I had a life changing experience at Santa Catalina Retreats. The hotel was a beautiful space, in a very quiet area of Santa Catalina. The food was served family style and was delicious! We had the opportunity to try a wide variety of local fish. Eva was an incredible yoga instructor who brought each and every one of us through an inward journey. I looked forward to the time I had with my teacher, myself, and the community at the retreat. The surf lessons were so much fun! I was a beginner and my boyfriend had a lot of surf experience. The surf instructors were professional, world competing riders who gave us such a great experience. It was WELL worth the money and HIGHLY recommend this retreat to anyone looking for an adventurous vacation.

Vickie and Sergio created a customized and peaceful week for me in Santa Catalina and responded quickly and creatively to extra requests and special experiences. I highly recommend a surf lesson with Sergio - the man has the patience and kindness of a Saint. Vickie is a beautiful soul who has the perfect balance of zen and making things happen. I can't thank you two enough for such a beautiful experience

Namaste

This retreat completely exceeded expectations! It outshone every other fitness retreat I have been on in the past. Vickie is the perfect mix of professional and personable - every detail was thoughtfully executed and she was friendly and warm to boot. Sergio is a thorough and patient instructor who explains things very clearly. The local instructor who assisted him (Casey) was equally kind and talented! Last, but definitely not least, Michelle Barge is a world class yoga instructor who took the time to break down basics which we all had thought we had known (but clearly didn’t!) and pushed us to try (and achieve) harder poses than we thought possible.

In terms of the surfing, there are two options - surfing at the Playa Estero, a beach break with beginner/intermediate waves, and La Punta, an advanced break that is pretty consistently big. We are beginners so we stayed at Estero, but were consistently challenged a little more each day as Sergio picked different spots for us. It was more crowded in the afternoon, (20 surfers max) but there was plenty of room to spread out.

I loved this retreat and can’t wait to come back!

This retreat was lovely - felt like a curated week of wellness. The location and food, yoga instructor and surf instructors were all amazing. Vicki and Sergio took care of all of the little details before I even knew that we needed them. Would recommend it to anyone looking for an active adventure!

Everything. The food, the facilities, the activities, and the hosts was better than expected. I had a wonderful time. Vickie and Sergio are amazing hosts and go out of their way to make sure that we are well taken of and happy. Our yoga instructor was amazing and the knowledge I gained in my time with her was invaluable.

The surfing was amazing, the yoga was a very good compliment to it. The views are spectacular and the activities are very fun.

Absolutely amazing! The best place and PEOPLE on earth.

I loved everything about this retreat. Had so much fun surfing on small non threatening waves, yoga everyday, snorkeling, boat rides, horses, biking, or just reading by the pool to name a few. Also I’m serious about food and the food here was amazing!! So delicious, fresh and healthy!

Accommodation was beautiful, food delicious, days were well planned and amazing people