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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 »

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. Read more »

Boquete is Panama's premier mountain destination. At the center is the magnificent Volcan Baru towering over, an inactive volcano providing majestic views and a volcanic soil for a lush flor and fauna. Tourism attractions include spectacular mountain views, world-class rafting and kayaking, golf, coffee farm tours, birdwatching, hiking, horseback riding and a zipline canopy tour. Choose from a wide range of lodging options from resorts to eco-lodges. Boquete is also rated as one of five best places in the world for a second home and retirement by the Fortune magazine and the AARP. Read more »

This 337-year-old neighborhood has both an intriguing past, vibrant present and promising future. 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 »

The extraordinary Chiriqui Province in West Panama on the border of Costa Rica, offers a variety of attractions including highland and beach destinations, Indian cultures, idyllic retirement communities, world class rafting, kayaking, birding, hiking and shopping. Read more »

Just over an hour from Panama City, Cocle province, smack dab in the middle of the country is an increasingly sought after destination because of its numerous tourist friendly beaches and variety of beautiful mountain venues plus a a provincial capital city with modern conveniences. Read more »

Only in Panama can you travel from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast in less than two hours. A short trip on a super highway most of the way, takes you to the extraordinary province of Colon with major historical sites, beautiful beaches, a cruise port and the second largest free trade zone in the world. Read more »

The Darien is wild nature outpost for adventurers, birders and nature lovers. Darien province is so dense that it's the only place where the Panamerican highway running from Alaska to Argentina, does not penetrate. Read more »

A picturesque, verdant mountain town just two hours from Panama City, El Valle has a variety of attractions and is a great escape from the hustle and heat of the city. Read more »

Panama City is a city of easy cosmopolitan living, a delightful combination of the historic and the modern, the international and the latino. Gazing at the Manhattan-like skyline, visitors typically comment that they had no idea that there was such a modern capital city in Central America. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 rainforests are one of the most accessible, pristine rainforests in the world. Just 30 minutes away from Panama City and 45 minutes from the international airport, lies Soberania National Park, which is host to a variety of outstanding ecotourism attractions. Read more »