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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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO 4 DAYS IN PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Before I made my home here, I actually visited Panama 4 times. Every time I fell more and more in love with this one-of-a-kind cosmopolitan Central American city. I put together this complete guide to 4 days in Panama City that will touch on the rich Spanish colonial history, take you to its world renowned canal and explore Panama’s natural beauty. There is no shortage of accommodations here in Panama…
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5 OUTDOOR WORKOUTS TO TRY IN PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Working out the same way over and over again can get a little boring and make it more difficult to stay motivated sometimes. I put together a short list of five outdoor workouts to try here in Panama City that will be a change of pace, take you to different parts of town and definitely have you breaking a sweat. 1. CINTA COSTERA The Cinta Costera is the 4.3 mile…