Beaches & Islands

From laid-back Caribbean Islands to world-class beach resorts, Panama is a beach and island lover's paradise with more than a thousand islands and two coasts- you can surf in the Pacific Ocean in the morning and bathe in the Atlantic on the same day.
Boca Chica
Chiriqui National Marine Park
In Chiriqui National Marine Park, near the Costa Rican border, lies a stunning new coast and island destination known as Boca Chica. Chiriqui province, famous as a mountain destination, now also has new a world-class beach and island destination. Boca Chica offers pristine ocean views of tropical blue seas, lush vegetation, picturesque islands of white sand and swaying palms, world-class fishing, diving and snorkeling. Just starting to develop as a destination it already has several very attractive lodgings options from an eco- boutique hotel to a fishing lodge. Read more »
Bocas del Toro
Sea, Nature and Fun!
Where have 18 countries filmed their Survivor series? The answer is exotic Bocas del Toro in Panama's Caribbean. After the Panama Canal. Bocas is Panama's top tourism destination. Relax on beautiful beaches with scarcely a soul in sight, hike through rainforests so fine Lonely Planet Guide calls them "a biologists fantasy"and a explore laidback, fun seaside town.
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Panamas Riviera: Beaches Nearby Panama City
Panama City's Convenient Beach Getaways
Along the Pacific Coast just outside Panama City, begin a string of pretty beaches and sapphire blue waters. It is hard to think of any metropolitan city anywhere with so many fine beaches nearby. Just an hour and a half outside the city, Panama's Riviera is perfect for both day trips and overnights. With a near perfect climate andyear-round golf and surfing this area is an increasingly popular place for retirement. Read more »
Pearl Islands
World-class exotic beauty and CBS's Survivor location
Just a 15 minute plane ride from Panama City lie the exotic Pearl Islands. You can still buy pearls today, but the major attraction of this archipelago are its picturesque aqua waters, lush vegetation, fascinating marine life and lovely sparsely populated beaches. Read more »
Pedasi and the Azuero Peninsula
World Class Surf and Retirement Haven
The Azuero Peninsula with its white-sand beaches, soft rolling hills, world class water sports is home to Panama's most attractive small town- Pedasi. A four hour drive from Panama City, Pedasi is the home base for world class surfing, diving and sport fishing. An increasing number of foreigners are moving to the area attracted by the beautiful scenery, friendly people with a great small town at the center of it all. The region is also famous for countries best Carnival celebrations in Las Tablas and as the cradle of Spanish colonial culture. Read more »
San Blas Islands/Kuna Ayala
Rated the #3 Tropical Paradise in the World
The San Blas Islands offer two unbeatable attractions: Caribbean islands of stunning pristine beauty and an opportunity to visit the Kuna Indians, a living Indian culture with a fascinating culture and way of life. In 2011, San Blas was selected by Lonely Planet as the #3 top tropical paradise in the world. Read more »
Santa Catalina and Coiba Island
Santa Catalina- World Class Surfing, Diving and the Gateway to Coiba Island
The coastal hamlet of Santa Catalina is one of the two top surfing destinations in Central America. It is also the gateway Coiba lsland National Marine Park with some of the best diving on the Pacific Coast and pristine nature. Read more »