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Beaches & Islands
Due to its geographical shape, Panama has the biggest concentration of coastline compared to land mass in all Latin America. Therefore, no matter where you are, there's always a beautiful beach nearby.

Top Destinations:

Azuero Peninsula A very nice area to mix a little of Panamanian culture on the way to the beach. The area has popular beaches for swimming and surfing, such as Venado, Destiladeros, and the beautiful Isla Iguana. Search for hotels and tours in Azuero

Bocas del Toro The number one tourism destination in Panama is a total paradise of white sand beaches, palm trees, and exotic marine life. For the best beaches visit Isla Colon, Isla Bastimentos, and Zapatilla Keys. Search for hotels and tours in Bocas del Toro

Gulf of Chiriqui An up and coming destination, with little tourism infrastructure but lots of beautiful beaches and tropical islands. From the easily accessible Las Lajas Beach, to the islands out of Boca Chica, to wild destinations such as Coiba Island and the exclusive Islas Secas. Search for hotels and tours in the Chiriqui Lowlands and Veraguas Province

Kuna Yala Besides being one of the most interesting cultural destinations in Panama, this place also offers one of the most dramatic landscapes on the Caribbean Sea, with over 400 tiny white sand islands covered with palm trees spread all over its territory. Search for hotels and tours in Kuna Yala

Pacific Coast (near Panama City) If you are in Panama City and want to go to the beach, the best thing to do is to drive west on the Pan-American highway for about 1 hour and visit one of the following beach communities: Punta Chame, Coronado, El Palmar, Rio Mar, Santa Clara, Farallon, Playa Blanca. Search for hotels and tours on the Pacific Coast near Panama City

Pearl Islands Famous to some for being the place where they filmed not one but three seasons of the popular "Survivor" tv show, these group of islands known to the locals as the "Archipielago de las Perlas" has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, including those on the more tourist friendly Contadora Island. Search for hotels and tours in the Pearl Islands

Accommodations: Hotels & Lodges

BEACHES & ISLANDS HOTELS

Dolphin Lodge www.uaguinega.com
Eclypse del Mar www.eclypsedemar.com
Hacienda del Mar www.haciendadelmar.net

Playa Blanca Resort www.playablancaresort.com
Punta Galeon www.puntagaleonhotel.com
Sapibe Nega-Kuna Lodge www.sapibenega.com
Seagullcove Lodge www.seagullcovelodge.com
Vereda Tropical www.veredatropicalhotel.com
Villa Marina www.villamarinapanama.com

 

 

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Two Coasts Panama has the highest percentage of coastline compared to land mass of any Latin American country, most of which is on the Pacific side.



Snapple "Real Fact" #147 Panama is the only place in the world where you can see the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic.

 

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