Have you ever wondered what happens in the jungle after sundown? At the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute’s Bat Lab, in Gamboa, you’ll not only get up close and personal with bats, scorpions, and frogs, you´ll get to explore their world under the cover of night. With over 120 bat species calling Panama home, this little country offers numerous opportunties to catch a glimpse of these often misunderstood nocturnal creatures. Just…
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20 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN PANAMA CITY
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…