Destinations
Panama City
Panama City is a city of easy cosmopolitan living, a delightful combination of the historic and the
ultra-modern. It is one of the safest cities in the Americas.
There are actually three Panama Cities: the historical ruins of the 16th century city called Panama Viejo, the 17th century Spanish colonial Casco Viejo section of the city and the modern skyscraper city with its prosperous business district and Manhattan-like skyline.
Panama Destinations
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How is it possible that one small country can offer so many world-class destinations?
Mountains & Highlands
Panama's highlands offer cool year-round weather, and have become a popular retirement destination for folks from all over the world. And if you love coffee, have we got a treat for you! Panama's Chiriqui province is home to some of the best beans in the world!
Boquete
Scenic Mountains, Adventure, Coffee Farms and a Spring Climate
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.
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Chiriqui Province
Highland Perfection, Beaches and More in West Panama
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 »
El Valle de Anton
Panama's Perfect Mountain Getaway
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 »
Beaches & Islands
From laid-back Caribbean Islands to world-class beach resorts, Panama is a beach and island lover's paradise with more than a thousand islands and two coasts- you can surf in the Pacific Ocean in the morning and bathe in the Atlantic on the 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 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 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.
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Panama´s Riviera: Pacific Coast Beaches Near Panama City
Panama City's Convenient Beach Getaways
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. 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 »
Pedasi and the Azuero Peninsula
True Small Town Charm, Beaches, Watersports and Culture
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 »
San Blas Islands/Kuna Ayala
Rated the #3 Tropical Paradise in the World
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 »
Santa Catalina and Coiba Island
Santa Catalina- World Class Surfing, Diving and the Gateway to Coiba Island
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 »
