Caribbean Coastal Cuisine

La Playita

Isla Grande, Colón Coast — boat access, 45 min from Playa Escondida $$

La Playita is a Caribbean overwater restaurant on Isla Grande, accessible by boat from the Colón coast. Built on wooden stilts with turquoise sea below, it offers the most authentic coastal Panamanian dining experience: whole fried fish fresh from the sea, coconut rice made with fresh coconut milk, crispy patacones, and grilled lobster when the season allows. Sundays feature Congo music and traditional dancing. It's the perfect culinary excursion from Playa Escondida.

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Restaurant on stilts with turquoise sea below
Whole fried fish caught that same morning
Congo music and traditional dancing on Sundays
Perfect boat excursion from Playa Escondida

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Congo music and traditional dancing on Sundays

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