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Mantarraya Golf Club is the golf anchor of Panama’s Pacific Riviera, an 18-hole course set among the resorts at Farallón, in the district of Antón, Coclé. For golfers based in Panama, or visiting the Playa Blanca area, Mantarraya offers a full-length round just steps from the beach, making it one of the few places on this coast where golf and calm-water swimming sit side by side.
Golf beside the beach
The course is woven into the Farallón resort strip, so a round here comes with the tropical backdrop that defines the region: coastal breezes, mature landscaping and the nearby Pacific bay. Its name, mantarraya, is Spanish for manta ray, a fitting nod to the marine setting. The layout gives visiting players a genuine 18-hole experience without leaving the resort zone, a rarity on a coast better known for beaches than fairways.
What golfers should know
- An 18-hole layout integrated with the Farallón resort area.
- Resort-adjacent convenience, easy to combine with a beach stay at Playa Blanca or Farallón.
- Coastal conditions, expect sun, humidity and breeze; play earlier in the day for comfort.
- Rentals and facilities typically available on site for travellers who did not bring clubs.
Planning your round
Because course operations and access can be tied to the surrounding resorts, and can change with ownership, it is best to confirm current green fees, tee-time policies and whether the course is open to outside play before you arrive. Bring sun protection, plenty of water and light, breathable clothing, the equatorial sun is strong even with a coastal breeze, and the dry season (roughly December to April) offers the most reliable conditions.
Combining golf with the wider area
Mantarraya’s location makes it easy to build a full day or weekend around it. Play in the morning, swim at Playa Blanca in the afternoon, and head to the town of Antón or one of the beachfront restaurants for dinner. For expats and retirees who want an active base on Panama’s Pacific coast, the presence of a real golf course at Farallón is a meaningful part of the region’s appeal, and a distinguishing feature of the Playa Blanca–Farallón–Río Hato–Santa Clara strip.