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A country of contrasts
Ten places. A different Panama at every stop.
Follow the published guide by landscape. These are ideas for exploring, not a fixed itinerary: choose the places that fit your interests and check current arrangements before travelling.
places to start
The published guide
Begin in the city.
Historic streets and the waterfront: two ways into Panama City’s story.
Historic streets / Rooftop views
Casco Viejo
Colonial streets and rooftop views introduce the city at a walking pace. A place for architecture, culture and a different perspective on the skyline.
Find on mapEngineering / Waterfront
Panama Canal & Amador
The guide pairs the scale of the canal with the waterfront of the Amador Causeway. Explore two different sides of Panama City’s relationship with the water.
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An island state of mind.
Caribbean and Pacific settings share a place in the guide, each with its own character.
Caribbean / Island exploring
Bocas del Toro
Caribbean water and island exploring set the scene. The article presents Bocas del Toro as a change of pace from the capital.
Find on mapCaribbean islands / Local culture
San Blas · Guna Yala
Small islands and clear Caribbean water are central to the published description. Plan a visit with attention to local arrangements and the Guna community.
Find on mapPacific island / Marine life
Isla Coiba
Marine life and diving give Coiba its place in the guide. Put the underwater world at the centre of this part of your journey.
Find on mapPacific islands / Beach time
Pearl Islands & Contadora
White-sand beaches and clear water complete the guide’s island picture. The source groups the Pearl Islands and Contadora as one destination entry.
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Take the higher ground.
Coffee country, a volcanic valley and a different side of Panama’s landscape.
Coffee country / Mountain scenery
Boquete
Coffee plantations, cooler temperatures and mountain scenery offer a different setting from the coast. The highlands bring another texture to the journey.
Find on mapVolcanic valley / Waterfalls & trails
El Valle de Antón
Set in an ancient volcanic crater, El Valle brings waterfalls, walking routes and nature into the same landscape.
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Follow the Pacific.
Surfing and sunsets bring a coastal rhythm to the final stops.
Surf / Pacific sunsets
Playa Venao
Surfing, sunsets and a relaxed Pacific-coast atmosphere. An option for a trip shaped around time by the ocean.
Find on mapCoastal pace / Surf & diving
Santa Catalina
The source pairs Santa Catalina with surfing and coastal life. Consider it alongside Coiba when exploring the Pacific side of the guide.
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Make room for your plans.
A home, a new neighbourhood or a different way of life. Tell the team what matters to you.
Explore the full guideDetails, practical considerations and further reading.
An introduction
🌴 What if one country could give you a world-class city, Caribbean islands, Pacific beaches, tropical rainforest and cool mountain escapes — all in one trip? Welcome to Panama. 🇵🇦
Beyond the Panama Canal and the skyline of Panama City, the country is filled with destinations that feel completely different from one another.
Explore the colonial streets and rooftop views of Casco Viejo, experience the scale of the Panama Canal and Amador Causeway, or trade the city for the turquoise Caribbean waters of Bocas del Toro and the untouched islands of San Blas (Guna Yala).
A closer look
For nature and adventure, Isla Coiba offers some of Panama’s most impressive marine life and diving, while Boquete takes you into the highlands for coffee plantations, cooler temperatures and spectacular mountain scenery. El Valle de Antón, set inside an ancient volcanic crater, is another perfect escape for waterfalls, hiking and nature.
On the Pacific coast, Playa Venao and Santa Catalina bring together surfing, sunsets and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, while the Pearl Islands and Contadora offer white-sand beaches and crystal-clear water just a short escape from Panama City.
✨ 10 destinations. One country. Completely different experiences.
The next chapter
Whether you come for the city, the islands, the mountains or the ocean, Panama has a way of making you want to stay a little longer.
Which one would be your first stop? 👇
