Beaches & Islands
From laid-back Caribbean Islands to world-class beach resorts, Panama is a beach and island lover's paradise. You can even surf in the Pacific Ocean in the morning and hit the waves in the Atlantic on the very 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »