Pipas restaurant & camping | Informal Campsite

Panama

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Verified:
about 2 months ago
Altitude:
23.0 masl
Website:
None
Contributor:
jsevilla

Amenities

Electricity:
Yes - Not at Sites
Wifi:
No
Kitchen:
Yes
Restaurant:
Yes
Showers:
Cold
Water:
Potable
Toilets:
Running Water
Big Rig Friendly:
Yes
Tent Friendly:
Yes
Pet Friendly:
Yes

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Description

Pipas Restaurant and camping facilities. At the end of Farrallon Village. Beach area to spend the day with umbrellas, restaurant, karaoke with live band, shower and bathrooms. Travelers can stay overnight and use the facilities free of charge. We set up camping tent in the back area on the sand. It does not have a kitchen but it has an area with sink and support to place each his own.
Not reachable by vehicles over 3 mtrs of hight. The lay 200mtrs will stop you, cables and branches

Zona de playa para pasar el día con sombrillas, restaurante, karaoke con banda en directo, ducha y baños. A los viajeros nos deja pernoctar y utilizar las instalaciones gratuitamente. Nosotros montamos tienda de acampar en la zona de atrás sobre la arena. No tiene cocina pero tiene un área con fregadero y soporte para colocar cada uno la suya.

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now he is asking for 10 US per pers/night, difficult to reach for high rigs, we killed a line.. and we left.

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Well, it's a great place, there is a kitchen, you can use the gas for 2$ more and the owner charges 5$ for park for night, with showers and bathrooms very clean.
Furthermore they own their business but without forgetting that they're humans. His wife offered me some Venezuelan food because I didn't know it
There's a bunch of very friendly dogs when they understood (very quickly) that you're invited in their territory, and all the night they're watching the place with commitment.

If I had to get back around there, I would definitely come back

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Pipas it's not the same as it was. Such a pitty.. The owners of the restaurant closed, so there is not the same vibe anymore (they loved to receive travelers). Now, the owner of the land is charging $5 p night, and he was checking on us through the cameras...
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Pipas no es lo mismo que antes. Una pena.. Los dueños del restaurante que les encantaba recibir viajeros cerraron, asi que ya no tiene la misma onda que antes, ahora es como un camping mas. El dueño del terreno cobra  $5 la noche, y nos vigilaba por las camaras para ver lo que haciamos...

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Very lovely place and nice people around. We were charged 5$ per vehicle per night plus helping to clean up in the morning.
Right next door it’s possible to buy some cheap and fresh fish.

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We were the LAST campers for whom it was FREE. The owner decided now: 5$/tent or van, whatever the amount of ppl.
2$ for the use of gas (whatever the amount of days).

Overall amaaaaaazing place, Victor, the manager, is Mr no-hay-problema, nicest guy in Panama. Stayed 4 days.

Enjoy before the sea takes it over.

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El paraíso en la tierra
Es un restaurante con un gran Parking cuyos dueños son viajeros en el mundo y brindan para los viajeros el espacio los baños duchas y agua más una cocina comunitaria
Los encargados del lugar Emiliano y Victor son gente de bien serviciales y queribles
Largas charlas con ellos después del cierre del Restaurante a las 6 pm
Estuvimos una semana

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Paraíso de los viajeros, los dueños y los empleados reciben a los viajeros y les encanta. Solo piden ayudar con la limpieza de la playa y te dejan tener acceso a las duchas, baños, todo. Estacionamiento frente al mar super tranquilo. Increíble lugar y su gente.

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very cool spot. for free if you help 15-30 minutes until 9 AM (when they open) to clean the parking lot. Emiliano, Victor & staff super friendly! Tigo Signal is good, no WiFi here. During the week very relaxed, on weekends full, but no problem..they have a handful street dogs, but very lovely. stayed there 4 nights, maybe we'll come again. Sea calm and good for swimming. Restaurant very expensive! Beer 3$, Chicken 13,50$, Fish 14,50$+Tax+10%Tip!

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Very recomendable!
Very friendly people
Clean toilet and shower
You just need help sweeping leaves near restaurant in the morning.
Enjoy!

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Everything as described before. Very recommendable for any type of rig. Great place to relax, good food, not cheap, but worth it.

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Bel endroit qu bord de la plage avec une belle plagecet baignade facile. Toilettes et douches propres. Emplacement gratuit en echange d un peu de travail pour entretenir le terrain. Bar restaurant tres bien. Je conseille !!

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Nice concept for camping even though the beach is not the most beautiful one and the prices in the restaurant are high. During the weekend it can get very busy around your car.

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Just forgott to add some pictures. Here we are :)

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We stayed for one night and felt very safe and welcomed. There were just a few panamanican guest during the day and a second overlander. The owner loves to host travellers, you can stay for free and if you want just sweep up leaves in the morning. The place (bathroom and kitchen) is just great and very clean. The owner told me that they have a lot of europan overlander and less argentinas. Highly recommended!

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Pipa’s don’t make charge for van travelers, or overlanders.

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Today I visited that place recommended by the App, and I can give an agreement about this place. All clean, organized and very visited for persons. Finally it’s high recommend.cost: A National beer of 2.90$ with few included.

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Nice place to take a rest after crossing process from Colômbia. The same as describe before, just have to sweep the leaves in the morning and nothing more. They have kitchen that is possible tonise after 6pm. Friendly Staff. Víctor manage the place.

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Un oasis para los viajeros. Reciben sin costo algún a mochileros, buciviajeros,motoviajeros y rodanteros.
Hay baños limpios y ducha a disposicion.
Si vas en carpa tendrás que armarla una vez que cierre el restaurante ( 18hs ) y desarmarla cuando habrán ( 9:30 AM). se acampa dentro del predio en donde esta en restaurante lo que lo hace mega seguro.
A unos 300mt hay almacenes para comprar comida , sino podés ir al supermercado 99 que está sobre la ruta a unos 6km.
Los fines de semana podés vender tus artesanías sin problema.
Los dueños muy muy amables. Nos quedamos 1 mes ahí .

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nice Spot on Sand. next to the beach and for free If you Clean the place in the morning for like 30 min which is nice... mostly people from Argentina...you have to move into the Corner in sat and sun

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Awesome and free! Great place to meet other travelers. Clean bathrooms and showers. Camping area secure and clean. Did I mention free!!! Owners very friendly.

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Just perfect. Awesome place , next to the beach , quite , safe , super clean and only good vibes here. A lot of travelers around. Best place so far in our travel. Camping is free you only need to do is an early half hour cleaning picking up trash at the beach every morning. I just did with a smile on my face. Love this place. Also owner has a restaurant at the place so if you eat or drink something you will help with the business.

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Nice spot to stay for free, as described before

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Very nice place. You can camp free. Help to keep the place clean and other little works so you use bathrooms, showers, electricity and a beautifull beach in front.
Safe place that closes to public at 6 PM. You camp in a big place behind the restaurant. Recomended, we stayed here 2 days and 2 nights.

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Lindo lugar para estar uns dias. A praia é maravilhosa, deixam acampar, usar banho e duchas gratuitamente. Tem bastante fluxo de pessoas e podemos abrir nossa Kombi e vender. A única coisa que eles pedem é para limpar as folhas na manhã e manter a organização. Recebem mochileiros também, muito amáveis as pessoas que trabalham aqui.

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Not reachable by vehicles over 3mtr high... low cables and branches... the last 200 mtrs will stop you

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nuevamente por pipas, nuestro segundo hogar!

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Club de playa que recibe viajeros. muy buen lugar para descansar unos días, staff muy amable, baño duchas restaurante cancha de voley ball. gratis: solo piden voluntariados en el orden y limpieza

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Very good place. To stay here need to return as volunteer. Nice staff. Very safe.

Un buen lugar pasa acampar con campers, motorhome y carpas.
Es gratis. Los dueños son muy amables y sos viajero está todo muy bien, solo piden colaborar con el orden y la limpieza del lugar.

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El paraiso del viajero. Muy muy lindo, la gente que trabaja alli super amable. Un antes y un despues de nuestro viaje fue pipas.

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We ate at the restaurant, very delicious Pollo Bomba ($11 per plate), and spoke with an employee regarding camping. At that time there were 7 vans, a car, and a bus, about 25 people in total practically living there. It was becoming a problem, overwhelming the onsite facilities, and they were trying to figure out how to handle it and didn't want additional campers. We suggested they start charging a camping fee or put a daily minimum for eating at the restaurant rather than disallowing camping. It is a beautiful location but sadly being overused due to it being free. The parking area is large, weekends are very busy.

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Actualmente superada la capacidad de viajeros que pueden recibir!!!

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Muy lindo lugar con sombra buena playa Oriana la gerente permite quedarse a los viajeros cuanto tiempo deseen. Se puede parchar hay parrilla baños duchas. Sólo piden a cambio que se colabore con el aseo y el orden

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excelente lugar para los viajeros..personal muy amable. acceso a duchas y sanitarios. recomendadisimo

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hermoso lugar, nos recibieron super bien. Hay duchas, baños, estuvimos un mes compartiendo, vendiendo nuestros productos y acampando en la playa. Un lugar obligado de paso por Panama

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Great place to stay- you can park in the restaurant carpark for free for a short stay (or for small charge for long stays). access to nice safe beach, bathrooms, showers and restaurant. they let you use the kitchen and electricity at night once restaurant is closed. Great stop on way to city- about 10 minutes from PanAmerican. plenty of space for big rigs and good access.

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A beachside bar with tables, lounges and open huts right on the beach. Also has a small bar (cold beer!) with good food. Big open parking space perfect for vans or tents. Basic toilets and showers. No cabanas or rooms are available. Good security with a guy who lives onsite. Ask at the bar if you can stay overnight - they are very helpful. You can pitch your tent after they close at 6pm and you need to pack up (but don't have to leave) before they open at 8am. We camped under one of the huts. Very quiet - we had the place to ourselves. And all of this for free!

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verry nice place to be, banjo, showers, beach, al what you need. For free!-
Its the end from the road. Last part is little sandy.
The manager is John and when i arrive he wish me welcome.
They like travelers, so there are 4 small rigs from Argentina for a long time.

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Zona de playa para pasar el día con sombrillas, restaurante, karaoke con banda en directo, ducha y baños. A los viajeros nos deja pernoctar y utilizar las instalaciones gratuitamente. Nosotros montamos tienda de acampar en la zona de atrás sobre la arena. No tiene cocina pero tiene un área con fregadero y soporte para colocar cada uno la suya.

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This place is in wrong location - it is located at 8.35349, -80.14042

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Pipas Restaurant and camping facilities. At the end of Farrallon Village.

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