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Travel ideas for Panama
Canal heritage, city history, mountain coffee and two coastlines to explore Panama between the capital, Chiriquí and the Caribbean islands.
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What to discover in Panama
- Panama City and Casco Antiguo: Cobbled streets, squares and colonial architecture overlooking the capital’s bay.
- Panama Canal and Miraflores: Watch ships pass through Miraflores Locks and discover the history of the Canal.
- Bocas del Toro: Caribbean islands, mangroves and reefs to explore, with beaches, snorkeling and surfing.
- Boquete: Coffee farms, waterfall trails and mountain scenery in the cool highlands of Chiriquí.
- Guna Yala (San Blas): Caribbean islands with crystal-clear waters and the traditions of the Guna people, known for their mola textile art.
- Portobelo: Historic fortifications, Congo culture and Caribbean beaches in this town in Colón province.
- El Valle de Antón: A town inside the crater of an inactive volcano, surrounded by mountains, hiking trails and gardens.
- Santa Catalina and Coiba: Beaches and surfing in Santa Catalina, with trips to Coiba National Park to explore its marine biodiversity.
Choose Panama City as a base for Casco Antiguo and Miraflores; add Portobelo or El Valle de Antón depending on your route. Arrange each transfer and check access to attractions before setting out.
For nature, combine a stay in Boquete with Bocas del Toro, or choose Santa Catalina and an authorized trip to Coiba. For Guna Yala, arrange transport and check local access conditions. Confirm operations, weather and what each service includes.
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Official tourism sources for Panama
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- Visit Panama · Panama City and Casco Antiguo
- Visit Panama · Panama Canal and Miraflores
- Visit Panama · Bocas del Toro
- Visit Panama · Boquete
- Visit Panama · Guna Yala (San Blas)
- Visit Panama · Portobelo
- Visit Panama · El Valle de Antón
- Visit Panama · Santa Catalina and Coiba
- Visit Panama · Coiba National Park
- Visit Panama · Panama Tourism Authority
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