Panama City, Panamá, might be a relatively small city by international standards, but there are plenty of fabulous things packed into this little metropolis. With rooftop bars, rainforest flora and fauna and the most famous canal on the planet, you won’t be at a loss for things to do in PTY. 1. VISIT THE CANAL This modern-day engineering marvel should be on every visitor’s to do list. It is not…
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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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THE MAGIC OF BOCAS DEL TORO
When I think of “magical” places, one place leaps to mind. Bocas del Toro has a vibe unlike any other place I’ve ever visited. This archipelago lies 30 minutes south of Costa Rica and ecotourism thrives here among the coral reefs, rainforests and mangroves. In fact, some of the best days of my life have been spent in this island paradise. From drinking tropical adult beverages at Starfish Beach with…
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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…