We spent two days in Boquete, which apparently gets referred to as the Napa Valley of coffee. I also really loved how there are so many cafes in Boquete. I might not be into coffee, but I love the atmosphere of a coffee shop and the pastries! Boquete also was a favorite of old Hollywood stars, so you can feel like a total celeb hanging out here. I talk more about places to eat in Boquete in my Boquete travel guide here , but Boulder 54 deserved an extra mention because it was one of the best meals I had in Panama!
The atmosphere was lovely, and each dish was beautifully crafted. This is definitely the sort of place to get a little dressed up for, if you feel like it!
While you can travel fairly cheaply through Panama on the backpacker trail, there are also lots of mid-range and family options, as well as some seriously gorgeous luxury hotels.
And the same goes with transport — most places it seemed like you could take the local bus on the cheap, a tourist shuttle for a bit more, a private car for more, Air Panama domestic flights, or even charter a private plane to get you where you want to go. Remember how I said we had to redraft our Panama itinerary so many times? It was just so difficult to narrow down where to go in Panama when there is such a diverse range of options there.
From the deserted islands of San Blas to the skyscrapers of Panama City, the highlands of Boquete, and the backpacker party scene on Bocas del Toro, it feels like we visited about five different countries on this Panama trip. Everyone warned me that the Pacific is a disappointment after the Caribbean, but I actually really loved my time on the Pacific. It was quieter with fewer tourists and fewer hotels — so book in advance , the weather was a bit more stormy, but during the day we still had enough sun for me to get sunburnt, as usual.
I mean, everyone needs to visit San Blas once in their lifetime, if they can. Like, I used to think you had to go way out into the Pacific Ocean to find water and beaches like that. It felt like being on a deserted island, and was definitely the most unique experience I had in Panama. And the culture there seems quite unique too. The islanders have their own history and traditions, and seem very proud of their little corner of the country.
And for good reason! The Gulf of Chiriqui is seriously stunning. I would love to return with my boyfriend someday and just hang out on the beach all week. I really wish I had squeezed in a trip to the Pearl Islands — especially considering you can even go as a day tour from Panama City! This tour here will take you snorkeling on the Pearl Islands, and it really does look like such a dreamy escape. You guys, Bocas del Toro is not just for backpackers! You can read about my relaxing holiday at Red Frog Beach Resort here.
The resort is huge, with beautiful landscape this is also where I saw the sloth! Though to be honest I mostly just wanted to be an old woman and lounge at the pool and the beach, haha.
It was just so relaxing there. Of course, if you do what to party with the backpacker crowd, you will love Bocas del Toro. Try to come on a Friday for their famous island hopping party. We met some backpackers in Panama City who had just spent a few weeks traveling around Panama on a budget and they said that the best partying was on Bocas del Toro.
A few people I spoke to said this chocolate farm tour was a highlight of their time in Panama. Each featured such beautiful and unique designs that I sort of want to say that each and every hotel I stayed at in Panama was my favorite. The American Trade Hotel is perfect old school luxury and has an interesting history of its own. While Las Clementinas offers gorgeous apartments that will make you feel like a local — well, a local living in a super stylish apartment getting breakfast baskets delivered to your room each morning.
Can this be my life forever? So try to save the best for last, if you can. Whereas if I had saved it for last I would have realized that it was the best part of Panama. I would also avoid booking accommodation in Bocas del Toro on Airbnb. I usually love Airbnb, but I had a bit of a nightmare experience trying to book this place , and I heard from other travelers that they had similar problems in Bocas del Toro the rest of Panama is totally fine for Airbnb though!
It was just such an unnecessary stress in an otherwise totally stress free trip planning process. When I first started planning my Panama trip I figured the best of Panama would be at the beach, but now I know that the country has amazing things to offer from beaches to cities to highlands to the rainforest — you really will fall in love with Panama if you give it a chance.
When you exit the airport there will be a lot of people trying to get to take their taxi. And I really loved flying out of PTY. I definitely had my fill of bagel sandwiches at their Dunkin Donuts! Panama is super laidback, so you can really wear whatever you want here.
I lived in dresses and shorts, as it was so hot here. Oh and be sure to bring sunblock and a hat or buy a hat in Panama City! I got so burnt on San Blas, it was really bad. Want to see more of my travel photos?
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Panama is considered the bridge of the Americas and is only a 2. Since it is a connecting point for routes continuing to Central and South America, almost all major airlines fly to Tocumen International Airport. Once in Panama, you can easily catch a 45 min internal flight to the Caribbean islands of Bocas del Toro or to the mountains of Boquete, near David. The main currency in Panama is the US dollar alongside the symbolic Panamanian balboas that only exist in coin format, with one balboa equating one dollar.
This is no surprise, yet we cannot help but mention it. The Panama Canal is a world-renowned engineering marvel, a mile artificial waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, opening the way between two continents and transforming the face of maritime shipping forever. There are many ways to experience the Panama Canal , from the Miraflores Locks in Panama City, to the partial or total boat tours that cross the Canal all the way to the city of Colon.
Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As a small coffee producing country, Panama has many advantages that make its coffee so prestigious.
The altitude, as well as the perfect balance of sun and humidity and the many microclimates are ideal for the production of a wonderful variety of aromas. Panama is a tropical paradise that hosts some of the most diverse and exotic species of animals and plants of the planet. Due to its geographical position, the country serves as a biological corridor connecting North and South America. Almost entirely covered in rainforest, with mountain forests and mangrove wetlands, it is home to over 10, types of plants, mammals species, and indigenous bird species, according to the National Society for the Protection of Nature of Panama.
What makes Panama a unique destination for all those travellers who love to wander off-the-beaten path is the incredible number of unexplored islands that you will find in the country. It is possible to go from one end of Panama to the other in about 2 hours with your car. It also has a very important position with the embracing of the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean and connecting North and South America.
Panama is one of the meeting points of anyone interested in outdoor sports. Tuba diving, rafting, surfing, trekking, hiking and much more. Do you know that the most beautiful coffee you drink is from Panama?
Panama is among the most important banana producers in the world. Of course, banana is often used in meals. In addition, fish is indispensable for the cuisine. Furthermore, the octopus, which is marinated and served with exotic sauces, is served with plenty of undercooked vegetables in abundant quantities.
Moreover, Panama has an appetizing and open kitchen as well as healthy. Panama is a country identified with Panama Canal. An engineering wonder, the canal is one of the canals that almost everyone must see before die. Although Panama has a small surface area, it is a country that collects 7 different people together.
Furthermore, the majority of Panamanian people are Europeans, Africans, and hybrids.
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