Adventure in Panama

Written by Panama Local Experts! Read about what's going on in Panama and the best things to do and visit in Panama during your stay.

Santa Catalina - Beautiful Destination

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Thanks to the creation of a penal colony on the Island of Coiba (1919-1991), seventy-five percent of the island is old and virgin forest and is full of exotic birds and other animals. Having been home to some of the most feared criminals in the country and many political prisoners, few people dared to get too close to the island.

Escudo of Veraguas: The Paradise is in Panama

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Located in the Caribbean, between Colon and the Bocas del Toro archipelago, we find a unique island, not only in Panama, but in the world. The Escudo de Veraguas, located in the Ngabe - Bugle region, is an island of only three hectares, if you are well equipped with high boots, long pants and bravery, to face the lush jungle that covers the island.

Isla Escudo de Veraguas, the hidden treasure of Panama

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With only three square kilometers and located in the province of Bocas del Toro, is this small Panamanian tropical paradise. It is considered the habitat par excellence of the three-fingered pygmy sloth. Despite the little interaction, the sloth is in critical danger of extinction. It is also home to the red and blue arrow frog.

How to climb the Baru Volcano

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Located in the Cordillera de Talamanca, in the western province of Chiriqui, Volcan Baru is the highest peak in Panama and the third highest active volcano in Central America, surpassed by Fire in La Antigua and Santa María, both in Guatemala . Climbing the Barú Volcano is one of those "must do" routes in Panama. They call it the roof of Panama because from its privileged 3,474 meters high you can appreciate the Caribbean Sea and the South Sea. Today we want to show you the different routes to get to this wonderful place.

Isla Iguana National Park A place full of life

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An impressive place, still uninhabited, is Isla Iguana, a paradise in the middle of the Gulf of Panama, in the Pacific Ocean. Isla Iguana is located 320 kilometers southwest of Panama City, in the District of Pedasí, Province of Los Santos, 7 kilometers from the coast (45 minutes by small boat). This island is formed by intrusive basalt 50 million years ago and is covered by marine sedimentary rocks of the Cenozoic era.

History of Panama Canal in 3D

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Crossing the dense Panamanian jungle, witnessing the excavations of the French in the 19th century, observing how engineering a century ago transformed international shipping and tropical medicine.

Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama

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Alongside the leisure and recreational facilities, an 18–hole Nicklaus Design par–72 championship golf course rounds out the offerings. Painted in warm earth tones and topped with tejas, the Buenaventura closely integrates with the natural environment and the nascent residential area, creating a bit of a southern California suburban feel.

Drive to Cambutal

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An hour and a half from the tables there is a beach paradise that will make you disconnect from absolutely everything. This destination is located in Tonosí, Los Santos, it is named for the abundance of cambutes, a kind of snail with a delicious mollusk, sought after for its exquisiteness..

Panama City celebrates 500 years of foundation

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Archaeological, cultural and human value, highlight the commemoration of the 500 years of a city that since its foundation has become a transit route for the world - Panama City.

Some of the best tourist places in Panama

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A popular destination for those who wish to travel in Latin America is Panama, a republic located in the southeast of Central America. The main and strongest areas of tourism within the country are those of businesses, beaches and shops. Making thousands of people want to visit it.

Life in Panama

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Many people consider it a land of opportunity with a tropical climate, favorable tax systems, a thriving city, and an excentric culinary scene.

Barro Fest: Tradition - Culture – Rock

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A group of young entrepreneurs have developed a cultural festival called “Barro Fest”, which celebrates the power of the community that we find in the tradition of the Embarra Board and in the indie rock scene.

The tourist routes of central provinces

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The icon known and internationally associated to Panama is its Channel. It is also your most wanted product. With the possible exception of tourists entering Bocas del Toro from Costa Rica, the unique experience of exploring the Panama Canal is pursued by every foreigner who sets foot in our country.

The best surf camps in Panama

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Among surfers, it is said that Panama has beaches for all levels and types of surfers: for those who like to break waves, for those who prefer to slide inside a large water pipe, for those who enjoy sailing on their board, for those who dare with pirouettes and short flights above the sea. It is known that Panama has more than 50 points to surf in comfort, without fuss or multitudes.

Tourism of panama - country is positioned as a world power

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Panama tourism, once again, stands out in the Latin American region. For the World Economic Forum, Panama is now a regional tourism power. Panama is the most visited country in Latin America. Either by tourists who make stops in the country, or who come to spend a few days on vacation, Panama received only last year, more than two million visits, with tourists who entered mostly from the ...

Panama starts tourism promotion activities for nationals and foreigners

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Before starting the tour, the administrator of the Tourism Authority of Panama, Iván Eskildsen, said that the Coffee Circuit has a very strong component "that we are going to support and promote." In addition, he recalled that in the first Tourist Cabinet held in the Biomuseum, in the capital city, it was mentioned that tourism products will be prioritized The Folklore Route, The Transistmic Colonial Route and the Coffee Circuit.

La Granja: to live an extreme agrotourism adventure

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After so much adrenaline comes calm. A tour of the calm waters of Gatun Lake by cayac is recommended, especially to relax the body. This sport can be done as a couple, alone or in a group observing the natural landscape and enjoying the cool breeze that embraces while paddling. And if you prefer, you can take a boat ride with capacity for 20 people

Tourism in Panama and its economic impact

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Tourism is currently one of the most important economic and cultural activities of our country. We understand by tourism all those activities that have to do with knowing or enjoying regions or spaces in which one does not live permanently. We can observe different types of tourism: cultural, adventurous, entertainment, relaxation tourism.

Food and lodging in San Blas at minimum cost

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To eat and stay in San Blas you have different options. Each island is carried by a Kuna Yala family and establishes its own rules. Some islands allow to stay in cabins, others have the option "free camping", others have their own tents pre-assembled and there is some that even has a resort.

The Paradises Islands of the Archipelago of Pearls

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Did you know that the Pilgrim Pearl of Philip II and that it was also owned by the actress Elizabeth Taylor was found in the archipelago of Las Perlas? In fact, some of the most famous pearls in the world came from sea-floor oysters around the hundred islands that make up the archipelago. Many were the daring ones who swam among hundreds of sharks to get these precious pearls. Currently, the Las Perlas archipelago is one of the main tourist areas of Panama that attracts tourists from all over the world. The beautiful beaches of these islands are surrounded by calm and shallow waters that allow you to glimpse a fine white sand. Composed of ninety islands and countless number of islets, the Las Perlas archipelago is located far from the Pacific coast in the Bay of Panama.

Adventure tourism in Panama: Nature in all it its splendor

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The natural heritage of Panama and its ecosystems and pristine spaces allow many tourists to enjoy the isthmus and make adventure tourism and different activities, which allow us to have fun with risky sports. Undoubtedly, rivers, beaches and mountains have given rise to skydiving, mountaineering, cayucos races or rappelling in the wooded areas of this country.

How to organize the travel suitcase

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Traveling is one of the great pleasures of life, but many times we find that we do not know how to organize the travel suitcase. It is very common to carry unnecessary things causing us to have weight and little space to return home with new things from our destination. For this reason, we have given ourselves the task of finding useful tips that can help you make the way easily, organized and with enough space to add extra things.

India Dormida ... The story behind the legend

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It is said that: "Flor del Aire was an Indian maiden, daughter of the chief of the town ..." If you have heard this introduction, you have been with the children "Cuenta-cuentos" of the Piedra Pintada in the Valle de Antón; otherwise, we invite you to visit El Valle, listen to the legend of "La India Dormida" and the explanation of Piedra Pintada. The painted stone is a large dacitic volcanic rock and an archaeological sample of Panama; Some hypotheses indicate that it is a map of El Valle and its surroundings.

Diving in Panama Summer 2019

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Diving in Panama Summer 2019 Diving in Panama Summer 2018, Panama tropical paradise, for diving sports there are interesting sites, coral reefs of great beauty. Located in the Pacific Ocean: Las Perlas Archipelago, Coiba Island, Taboga Island, Chiriqui Gulf. In the Caribbean: San Blas, Bocas del Toro, Isla Iguana, Portobelo, Isla Grande.

La Casa de Papel will be filmed in Guna Yala

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The announcement was made this Wednesday, November 7, and in addition to the opportunity to get to know Panama as a tourist destination, the participation of director Guna Duiren Wagua is a reality. He told the media "It's a good opportunity for my career, it's a big, international project that I hope to bring out the best in me, and enrich my knowledge."

The resurrection of the other Portobelo

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Panama seeks to recover one of the most important ports of the eighteenth century with an investment of 46 million euros to rehabilitate the old fortresses

Fishing in Panama, an experience to live

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Panama is considered a paradise of sport fishing in its various forms inshore and offshore, in fact, one of the possible meanings of the word "Panama" is abundance of fish and butterflies. We have more than 250 fishing records worldwide, more than anywhere in the world, among the main saltwater species are sailfish, wahoo and marlin.

Pedasi, tourist destination and wildlife refuge

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Its natural beauty, the diversity of its fauna, its culture and tradition and the friendliness of its people make Pedasí one of the perfect places to visit. This was allowed to meet a group of people, including villagers and local authorities, after a tour of the place as part of their campaign 'Come to Pedasí'. The main objective of the initiative is to show local and foreign visitors the different activities that can be enjoyed in this cozy place, the district of Pedasí, as well as the attractions offered by its beaches, including Venao, and its islands, Cañas and Iguana, highlighted the Pedasí Chamber of Tourism.

Baru, the Panamanian volcano that sleeps and controls two seas

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They call it the roof of Panama because, from its privileged 3,474 meters of height, the Caribbean Sea and the former South Sea can be seen without rest....

Guide to Bocas del Toro, the Caribbean paradise of the coast of Panama

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Spectacular beaches; deep forests where the lazy lives; coral reefs peppered with colorful fish and the open and warm culture of the Caribbean. This is the so-called Esmeralda of Panama.

Contadora Island - The best kept secret of the pacific

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The archipelago of the pearls is a group of islands that were inhabited until the 16th century by local natives until the arrival of the conquerors and their thirst for wealth. Named due to the pearls that were obtained in their crystalline water. The archipelago of Las Perlas is composed of 90 islands and more than 100 islets with magazine beaches, white sand and turquoise waters. The most famous of its islands is Contadora where in 1979 the Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi was established after his exile from Iran along with all his fortune and one of its uninhabited islets was the scene of the program Suvidor in 2003 and for three seasons.

Taboga, island of conquerors and pirates

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Refugio de Francisco Pizarro, Henry Morgan or Paul Gauguin, the tiny Panamanian island is today a beach paradise half an hour by ferry from the capital...

1 Day In Taboga

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The island of Flores was the residence of Van Gogh, and of Francisco Pizarro for some time. I can not imagine what life on the island would be like at that time. What is left of that island? How much Taboga influenced the artist...

Coffee Circuit Launch in January 2019

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El Circuito del Café ", a project promoted by the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) in partnership with the Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente), the Chamber of Tourism of Chiriquí and the Center for Competitiveness of the Western Region - CeComRo, representing of the business sector, will be officially launched in January 2019 with promotional packages....

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Adventure in Panama

Santa Catalina - Beautiful Destination

Escudo of Veraguas: The Paradise is in Panama

Isla Escudo de Veraguas, the hidden treasure of Panama

How to climb the Baru Volcano

Isla Iguana National Park A place full of life

History of Panama Canal in 3D

Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama

Drive to Cambutal

Panama City celebrates 500 years of foundation

Some of the best tourist places in Panama

Life in Panama

Barro Fest: Tradition - Culture – Rock

The tourist routes of central provinces

The best surf camps in Panama

Tourism of panama - country is positioned as a world power

Panama starts tourism promotion activities for nationals and foreigners

La Granja: to live an extreme agrotourism adventure

Tourism in Panama and its economic impact

Food and lodging in San Blas at minimum cost

The Paradises Islands of the Archipelago of Pearls

Adventure tourism in Panama: Nature in all it its splendor

How to organize the travel suitcase

India Dormida ... The story behind the legend

Diving in Panama Summer 2019

La Casa de Papel will be filmed in Guna Yala

The resurrection of the other Portobelo

Fishing in Panama, an experience to live

Pedasi, tourist destination and wildlife refuge

Baru, the Panamanian volcano that sleeps and controls two seas

Guide to Bocas del Toro, the Caribbean paradise of the coast of Panama

Contadora Island - The best kept secret of the pacific

Taboga, island of conquerors and pirates

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