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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THE ULTIMATE DAY TRIP TO ISLA TABOGA
Everybody loves a beach day, but where is the closest beach to Panama City, Panama? The answer? Isla Taboga, or Taboga Island, is just a short 30 minute ferry ride away from the city. Referred to as “Isla de las Flores” or the “Island of Flowers,” Isla Taboga is a lovely escape from life in the hectic city. The shoreline is dotted with charming, colorful homes and restaurants welcoming visitors…
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THE BEST BEACHES IN PANAMA
Beach days are happy days and some of my happiest have been on beaches here in Panama. For a very small country, Panama has so many extraordinary beaches on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. From sugary sand to volcanic rocks, and from snorkeling to surfing, Panama has it all. Here, in no particular order, are my picks for best beaches in Panama. ISLA IGUANA, PEDASI, LOS SANTOS PROVINCE Isla…
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