Panama City is one of Latin America's most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities, ideal for travelers wanting to escape to warm tropical shores, there is no hotter destination! Known to many a the home of the Panama Canal, this exhilarating is just a stone's throw from some of some Central America's richest rainforests, and complex ecosystems. This city attracts tourists all over the world because it combines the modern, with huge skyscrapers and modern hotels with the old, the 'Casco Viejo' with the remnants of the original colonial city, the first in the Americas on the Pacific coast.

Only 20 minutes from Panama City, the Soberania National Park encompasses more 55,000 acres of tropical forest on the banks of the Panama Canal. The preserve was established in 1980 and provides a rich habitat for more than 1300 plants, 525 species of birds including the Black Hawk-eagle, yellow-eared toucanets, crimson-bellied woodpeckers, and sirystes; 105 species of mammals including white-faced capuchin monkeys, tamarins, two and three-toed sloths, agoutis, and a number of endangered.

The park is a haven for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts, and 1985 held the world record for avian species identified in a 24 hour period. On a historic note, the Camino de Cruces which runs through the park was used by the Spanish conquistadors to transport gold and other cargo from Peru to Spain, so even long before the Canal was built this area was an important thoroughfare for international commerce.

The proximity of Soberania Park to civilization that is simply astounding, considering the preponderance of wildlife thrives here. A walk on one of the Park’s well marked trails can offer views of sloths, and kinkajous in the morning, with plenty of time for lunch in a trendy Panama City restaurant for lunch.

Accommodations are typically immersed in the forest, and include full service and all inclusive properties. Given its location, Soberania National Park can be included in daytrips from Panama City, but if you want to savor this remarkable natural environment, plan to spend at least two nights, and let us help you create a flexible itinerary with other great Panamanian destinations

The city of Boquete, in the Chiriquí Province of Panama, sits only 35 miles from its western border with Costa Rica, and is nestled amongst the country's most mountainous and breathtaking regions.

At 3,600 ft above sea level, Boquete-Chiriqui serves as a hub for the Baru Volcano, the De Fortuna Reserve, and the Armistad National Park which straddles the Costa Rica border, offering visitors excellent hiking, animal and bird watching, mountain biking, rafting, and a comfortable year-round climate that is ideal for outdoor adventures, and near perfect for coffee cultivation. Boquete is considered amongst the world's finest coffee growing regions, and its scenic location has made it extremely popular with Panamanians, and international travelers alike.

Accommodations in this area include but stunningly beautiful full service spas and resorts, boutiques, forest lodges, and villas surrounded by coffee plantations. The lovely climate, spectacular scenery, biodiversity, and vast array of activities makes Boquete a great destination, and a perfect compliment to Panama's excellent coastal attractions. See our flexible itineraries that link Boquete-Chiriqui with the rest of this beautiful country, and other amazing Latin American destinations.

The magical archipelago of Bocas del Toro lies 300 miles northwest of Panama City brimming with soft golden sand beaches and blue azure waters where surfing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling and diving are all great activities. Explore the surrounding remote islands and their beauty with hikes through the jungle where exotic animals such as sloth’s and poisonous dart frogs can be seen. Bask in the warm Caribbean sunshine, cool off in the crystal clear inviting waters and simply dial into island time.


Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Starfish Beach, Red Frog Beach, Carenero Island, Bastimentos Island, Bastimentos National Park, Zapatilla Island and much more.

Playa Blanca, located on the arc of the Panamanian Pacific, boasts miles of white sand beaches and one of Panama's most pleasant micro climates with beautiful hot and dry tropical weather. With lush vegetation, lovely lakes and the deep-blue Pacific Ocean, Playa Blanca is only 1-2 hours from Panama City, making it a convenient getaway, and a popular location for affluent Panamanians. The coastline here is dotted with opulent vacation homes, and it is home to Central America's only beachfront golf course.

Accommodations here include fabulous full-service resorts, with luxury spa services and beachfront villas, and miles of white sand beach. Playa Blanca's proximity to Panama City makes it a great beach choice for a destination vacation, and our flexible itineraries can help you link it with other great destinations throughout Central America.