Panama Destinations
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How is it possible that one small country offers so many world-class destinations? Panama has over a thousand islands in both the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans, highlands covered with cloud forests, flower-filled valleys and prize-winning coffee farms, the most accessible pristine jungle and rainforest anywhere, historical sites that never disappoint the history buff and a capital city with an easy cosmopolitan living and a non-stop night life.
Azuero Peninsula
The upcoming rural playland: culture, sun and nature
Jutting out prominently on Panama's southern coast is the Azuero Peninsula. This off the beaten track rural area is cherished by Panamanians as the cradle of their Spanish heritage and folkloric traditions. Read more »
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 a eco- boutique hotel to a fishing lodge. Read more »
Bocas del Toro
Sea, nature and fun!
Where did 12 countries film their Survivor series? The answer is the exotic Bocas del Toro Archipelago in the Caribbean of West Panama, near the border with Costa Rica. Read more »
Boquete
Panama's Mountain Paradise
A scenic mountain town in highlands of West Panama, Boquete is also a world class tourist destination. Nestled at the foot of 11,400 ft. Volcan Barun it is a flower-filled valley village with gourmet coffee farms on its slopes, spectacular mountain views, nature rich flora and fauna and springlike weather year round. Read more »
Casco Viejo
The Historic Sector of Panama City: History, Culture and Non-Stop Ambience
A 333-years-old neighborhood where you'll absorb history and culture just wandering around. As all the guide books will tell you, most of Panama City’s historical buildings are located in the 38 block area referred to interchangably as “Casco Viejo”, “Casco Antiguo”or “San Felipe”. Read more »
Chiriqui
Highland Perfection, Beaches and More in West Panama
The extraordinary Chiriqui Province in West Panama on the border of Costa Rica, offers a wide variety of attractions including highland and beach destinations, Indian cultures, idyllic retirement communities, world class rafting, kayaking, birding and hiking. Read more »
Coiba Island
A big fish, diver, and nature lover's dream!
Coiba Marine Park, considered one of the ten top diving spots in the world, is home to the second largest coral reef in the Eastern Pacific and the best diving "to be found along the Pacific Coast from Columbia to Mexico" according to Lonely Planet. Read more »
Colon
Caribbean beauty so very nearby: Portobello & Isla Grande
Only in Panama can you go from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast in two hours and find yourself in an idyllic Caribbean setting. Less than 2 hours by car from Panama City is the extraordinary province of Colon. Read more »
Darien
World-class birding and adventure!
The rainforest in the Darien National Park is so thick that it is the only place where the Panamerican highway running Alaska to Patagonia, does not penetrate. Read more »
El Valle de Antón
Panama's perfect mountain getaway
A picturesque, verdant mountain town just two hours from Panama City, El Valle is a great escape from the hustle and heat of the city. Read more »
Pacific Coast Beaches Near Panama City
Panama's convenient beach getaways
It is hard to think of any metropolitan city anywhere with so many fine beaches nearby. Along the Pacific Coast just outside Panama City, begin a string of pretty beaches of white sand and sapphire blue waters. Read more »
Panama City
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Central America's Most Attractive Capital City
Panama City is a city of easy cosmopolitan living, a delightful combination of the historic and the ultra modern. Upon seeing the Manhattan-like skyline, visitors comment that they had no idea that there was such a modern, beautiful capital city in Central America. 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 »
San Blas
A native culture in a tropical paradise
The San Blas Islands offer two unbeatable attractions: Caribbean islands of stunning beauty and an opportunity to visit the villages of the San Blas Indians to learn about their fascinating culture and way of life. Read more »
The Journey Between The Seas
The World's Most Incredible 8 day Itinerary: The Journey Between The Seas
Rave reviews are coming in for what is regarded as Central America 's the best tour: the Journey Between the Seas, by Panama Marine Adventures. Read more »
The Panama Canal
The Eighth Wonder of the World
Controversial. Revolutionary. Amazing. The Panama Canal has been called "The Eighth Wonder of the World"... and with good reason! It took 250,000 people from all corners of the globe more than 10 years to build, and it stands as a monument of mankind's ingenuity and power of conviction. Read more »
The Panama Canal Rainforest
Nature was never this close!
The Panama Canal rainforests are the most accessible pristine rainforests in the world. Just minutes from Panama City in the former American Canal Zone, now Soberania National Park, they are home to exotic nature and outstanding ecotourism attractions. Read more »