Bijao at Bijao Golf Club

Bijao Golf Club sits along Panama's Pacific coast in Rio Hato, approximately ninety minutes west of Panama City in Cocle Province. Designed by Ron Garl and opened in the mid-2000s, the course serves as the centerpiece of the Bijao Beach Resort development, a residential and vacation community that has attracted both international buyers and Panamanian families seeking coastal access. The layout occupies relatively flat coastal terrain with tropical vegetation framing many holes.

Garl's design incorporates water features throughout the routing, with several lakes and canals coming into play on approach shots and around greens. The course runs through a mix of open corridors and sections bordered by palms and native plantings, typical of resort courses in this region of Central America. Prevailing breezes from the Pacific influence play, particularly on holes closer to the ocean, though the course does not feature dramatic oceanfront holes in the manner of some clifftop layouts.

The club operates primarily as an amenity for resort guests and property owners within the Bijao development, though outside play is generally available. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with dining options that reflect the resort's focus on casual coastal living. The course provides a playable option for golfers visiting Panama's Pacific beaches, an area that has seen increased tourism and real estate development over the past two decades.