Panama Destinations

Portobelo

Portobelo, which means beautiful port, was discovered and named by Christopher Columbus in 1502. Portobelo can be reached by car from Panama City through the Transisthmic Highway in approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Visiting the historical monuments is a must in Portobelo; in 1980 the whole colonial structure, including the sea fort, was declared…

David

David is the third largest city in Panama and the capital of the Chiriqui province. It is a very convenient stop over point for several important destinations within Chiriqui, such as the flower and coffee highlands of Boquete and Cerro Punta. It is a market town and center for the thriving farming industry that is…

Boquete

Boquete (bow-keh-tay) is located in the northern highlands of Panama, not far from the border with Costa Rica (and at the opposite end of the country from Panama City and the Panama Canal).  At an elevation of 3200′ the climate is much cooler, and less humid, than the coastal areas of the country. Boquete offers…

Panama City

Besides being the central hub for tours going anywhere in the country, Panama City is a fascinating tourist destination in itself. It is also Central America’s most attractive Capital City and a curious blend of old Spain, modern America and the bazaar atmosphere of the East. Best known for the Panama Canal -“The Eighth Wonder…

Colón

Colón is a sea port city on the Caribbean Sea coast of Panama. In 2000 it had a population of about 204,000 people. It is near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. The city is the capital of Panama’s Colón Province.  The city was founded in 1850 as one end of the Panama Railroad…

Bocas del Toro

The archipelago of Bocas del Toro in Panama is situated on the northwestern coast of Panama in and around the Lagoon of Chiriqui. Bocas del Toro offers the perfect combination of Caribbean charm, nature and history with cultural traditions. Due to its variety of aquatic species, coral reefs, mangroves, tropical forest, beaches with crystal clear…