They say the third time is the charm and Cerro Chame did us in twice before we ever made it to the top. Thankfully, that third time was perfection with cool winds, clear skies and epic views for as far as the eye could see. Cerro Chame is one of the most underrated trails in Panama offering a unique ridge-line experience with sweeping vistas of the Pacific, mangroves, and the…
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ADVENTURE TIME IN ALTOS DE CAMPANA
One of the main reasons I moved to Panamá is my love of hiking. Panama trails are so different from any trails I have ever done in the U.S.: jungly, slippery and super-exotic, they are usually well worth the effort. Nowhere is this more true than Sendero La Cruz, in Altos de Campana National Park. A little over an hour from PTY, this first Panamanian national park has everything: cooler…
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CERRO AZUL PANAMA: A WORLD AWAY
Just shy of an hour away from downtown Ciudad de Panama, lies this rumored mountain paradise where temperatures rarely exceed 75°F–24°C. Cerro Azul, Panama, is, indeed, a world away from the hustle and bustle of the capital city. Perched 2,500 feet above sea level, the air is cooler, the views are remarkable and expansive and the peace and natural beauty are next level. There’s something magical about life above the…
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: ISLA COIBA, PANAMA
Did you know that before Isla Coiba was designated a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island was home to a prison? It wasn’t just any prison, it was the one where the most violent criminals and political prisoners were sent to disappear. What was once a hell on earth, has transformed into a literal paradise, hosting some of the most pristine coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean…
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10 MEMORABLE HIKES IN PANAMA
Los Picachos de Ola in Panama
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HOW TO SPEND 3 DAYS IN BOQUETE, PANAMA
Did you know that Boquete produces some of the world’s most expensive coffee beans, with Geisha coffee setting a record for selling at $4,588 per pound? Nestled in Panama’s western highlands at 3,900 feet above sea level, this enchanting mountain town has become a haven for adventure seekers and retirees alike. Get ready to experience wonderful spring-like weather year-round while exploring cloud forests, coffee plantations, and lost waterfalls. In this…