Destinations: Beaches & Islands
Azuero Peninsula & Pedasí
Upcoming Rural Playland: Culture, Beaches and Watersports
The Azuero Peninsula juts prominently out of Panama's southern Pacific coast. This 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 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 the exotic Bocas del Toro Archipelago in Panama's Caribbean. Bocas is one of Panama's top tourist attractions. Here you can relax on beautiful beaches with scarcely a soul in sight, hike across rainforests so fine Lonely Planet Guide calls them "a biologists fantasy"and a explore laidback, fun seaside town.
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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 »
Pacific Coast Beaches Near Panama City
Panama's Convenient Beach Getaways
Along the Pacific Coast just outside Panama City, begin a string of pretty beaches of white sand and sapphire blue waters. It is hard to think of any metropolitan city anywhere with so many fine beaches nearby. Just an hour away from the city, the area is perfect for both day trips and overnights. 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 Islands/Kuna Ayala
Native Culture in a Tropical Paradise
The San Blas Islands offer two unbeatable attractions: Caribbean islands of stunning pristine beauty and an opportunity to visit and to learn about the Kuna Indians, a living Indian culture with a fascinating culture and way of life. Read more »