Torio is located in the Veraguas province of Panamá, Torio is a picturesque town in the Azuero peninsula, roughly 5 hours away from the city, a quiet beachfront town known for being a great fishing and surfing location where you can also practice many outdoor activities, as well as providing a tranquil lifestyle, you’ll find miles of lush green areas, fresh air, and pristine beaches. Torio has many rental properties as well as a few small hotels you choose from, they range from 20 dollars a night, all the way to over 150 dollars a night for a more luxurious stay, that may include amenities such as a private beachfront area, Torio also has a good selection of restaurants and offers unique experiences such as being a great surfing location, world-class scuba diving, snorkeling, as well as many other activities, such as hiking, horseback riding or fishing.

If you are looking to go on a vacation, in a more rustic yet picturesque setting, then Torio in Panama is the perfect location, Torio is located on the Azuero peninsula a relatively secluded area and one of Panama's best well-kept secrets, a tranquil fishing town with a lush green forest, beautiful pristine beaches, river, mountains, and a lot of outdoor activities, Torio is a place where you'll never get bored.

A healthy amount of tourists visit this location from all over the world, they are attracted to this location for many reasons, such as surfing on pristine beaches, hiking on its hills and mountains, or diving in clear ocean water, there are also many other great activities, such as horseback riding, exploring the flora and fauna native to the area, or exploring the rivers and cascades.

As you can imagine the gastronomy at Torio tends to stay local and authentic, thanks to the local farms and local fishermen that provide fresh ingredients to restaurants every day, and if you are not staying at a hotel and have your own kitchen, you can also buy these fresh produces and make yourself a delicious meal.

Some of the outdoor activities at Torio include:

Horseback riding: There are a few businesses that provide this great outdoor activity, if you have never been horse-back riding, then you will enjoy this unique experience, you will be able to enjoy the experience of riding through a beautiful lush jungle or riding through rivers, this experience is sure to be one you’ll remember for a long time.

Hiking: The Azuero peninsula has unique biodiversity, with mostly unperturbed flora and fauna, that's why hiking in Torio is a unique experience, and how it differs from many other hiking locations, it is a much more authentic experience than going to some other more well-known locations, if you don’t want to go by yourself there are many tour guides that can guide you through the different trails.

Fishing: There are a few options to choose from if you want to book a charter fishing trip, in this trips your guide will pack the boat with food and snacks and then take you out into the open sea, to catch some fish, if you enjoy fishing then this is the perfect opportunity, to catch a Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna or Dorado fish if you are lucky you may be able to see some whales.

Surfing: Torio is a great surfing spot, however, it is not that well-known among tourists or even Panamanian residents, due to other more well-known surfing spots like neighboring Morillo beach stealing the spotlight, making it a hidden gem for surfing, and one you should take into consideration if you are looking for the next great surfing destination.

Rivers and cascade: If you enjoy hiking, you may also enjoy going to the rivers and cascades that are easily accessible to you, taking a swing in these rivers surrounded by green foliage, or relaxing under the stream of a cascade, will make you feel like you are part of nature.

Diving and Snorkeling: Another great outdoors activity Torio is great for, is diving and snorkeling, thanks to its clear waters you can practice diving and snorkeling, similarly to renting a charter fishing trip, you can book a snorkeling or scuba diving session, and experience diving in this spectacular location.

Torio is a hidden gem that may not stay hidden for so long, that’s why we recommend you get there as soon as you can, especially if you are into surfing or any of the aforementioned outdoor activities, and with so many choices it is unlikely that your run out of things to do for a long time.