Destinations in Panama




Panama has a wide variety of destinations to fulfill every travellers needs; Internationally renowned surfing beaches, pristine desert islands, indigenous communities, historic forts, colonial towns, the metropolitan feel of Panama City, and let’s not forget the global engineering wonder, Panama Canal. Panama’s diversity extends to its natural habitats, with much of the country still covered in virgin jungle and rain forest. The tropical heat of the lowlands features dense jungle, where ancient trees stand locked in their eternal struggle with thick strangling vines. Just a short jaunt away the cool fresh air of the highlands blows through leafy canopy rain forest still brimming with sloths, monkeys, marmots, and thousands of species of birds. The San Blas region of Kuna Yala, is one of the few remaining pristine desert island getaways with 100′s of tiny palm fringed islands covering much of the Caribbean coast of Panama.
Whether you’re looking for adventure or escape, you’ll find what you’re looking for in one of the ten regions below. Due to its compact size you can experience as much or as little of the country as your heart desires.
Bocas Del Torois currently the number one vacation destination in Panama, Bocas del Toro offers a Caribbean island experience for any type of trip or budget. Bocas offers every type of accommodations from lively backpacker crash pads to luxurious environmentally conscious, aqua-resorts. For the adventurous traveller, you’ll have a hard time choosing between all the action. Trek the island jungles, surf some of the best waves, do some big game fishing, snorkel or dive among miles of living coral, or kayak around the islands. If you’re looking for some down time, you’ll find isolated beaches, swaying hammocks, spas, and yoga classes to help restore your mind, body and spirit. Foodies will even be delighted by the creative cuisine which reflects the diverse population of the island. Whether you choose the lively mainland action of Isla Colon, the natural beauty of Isla Bastimentos, or the serenity of a more isolated paradise, the six islands which make up this diverse archipelago will leave you breathless.
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San Blasor Kuna Yala as it is also known, is the jewel of Panama’s Caribbean. This autonomous region is home to the fiercely independent, yet warm, friendly, Kuna people, who will welcome into their world and immerse you their culture. The world famous islands that make up this archipelago, are home to some of the most stunning, white-sand, beaches in the world, while the marine life that share the warm, crystal clear, waters are unparalleled in their diverse beauty. Even the best accommodations in this ancient tribal land are positively rustic by Western standards but its stunningly-simple pulchritude is well worth the sacrifice.
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Chiriquiprovince is located just West of Bocas Del Toro. It extends from the lush hills around Boquette beyond the bustling commercial hub of its capital, David, to the western Gulf near Coiba. While the temperate climate, bubbling brooks, and rolling green hills around Boquette continue to make it the number #1 non-island destination for travellers and ex-pats alike, Bocas Brava and the Gulf of Chiriqui continue to lure the adventurous with its pristine beaches, great surf spots and boat tours around Coiba, Central America’s biggest island and stunning protected natural reserve.
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Coclé province is located on Panama’s pacific side. Stretching along the sandy shores of Santa Clara, Farallon, and Rio Hata, it extends north through rich pastures, beyond the quaint capital of Penonomé, and into the mountains of the breathtaking Parque Nacional Omar Torrijos. If you’re looking to escape the tropical heat and experience culture, outdoor adventure, or quiet beaches, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this unassuming province.
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Colón province is located on Panama’s northeastern coast. It once served as as the storage depot for all of the Spanish treasure collected from South America and later became a favourite travel destination for Abraham Lincoln, who frequented the first city founded by freed slaves. It is also the birth place of the Panama Canal and home to Soberania and Chagres National Parks which feature one of the most diverse collection of birds, mammals and reptiles in Central America. Colón province also offers a chance to ride the famous Panama Railway, visit the beautiful Isla Grande, and explore old remains of the once mighty forts which faced-down the world’s most notorious pirates. We currently offer fun and affordable action-packed day tours to Portobelo & Isla Grande.
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