Panama trip
this country we're talking about too little
TRAVEL TO PANAMA: BETWEEN JUNGLE, VOLCANS AND REVE ISLANDS
Panama is known first for its canal. Yet, this thin ribbon of land between two oceans hides much more: a capital where skyscrapers and colonial districts face each other, volcanoes covered with forests, exceptional coffee plantations, archipelagos with crystal clear waters and indigenous communities proud of their traditions. It is a country still preserved, far from the usual circuits, where nature remains queen and where each region offers a different face.
Whether you are dreaming of a romantic getaway, a family trip or an adventure between sea and mountain, your trip to Panama will be designed according to your wishes, to offer you an experience that looks like you.
Why choose Panama for your next trip?
Panama seduces the curious, nature lovers and those who seek to get away from the beaten path.
Here, everything surprises.
In a few days, we pass from the Caribbean breeze to the haze of the highlands, de effervescence of Panama City and Casco Viejo to the tranquillity of a white sand island. It is an ideal destination to combine adventure, relaxation and authentic encounters, with charming accommodation and real comfort.
The must-do experiences in Panama
• Walk through the colourful streets of Casco Viejo, Panama City's historic district, and admire the canal in action.
• Navigate between the islands of San Blas archipelago (Guna Yala) and meet the Guna people.
• Explore the Bocas del Toro archipelago: snorkeling, Dauphin Bay and white sand beaches.
• Hiking in the Boquete mountains and visiting a plantation to enjoy an exceptional coffee, including the famous Geisha.
• Try the climb of the Barú volcano for a sunrise of more than 3,400 meters.
• Join Santa Catalina, on the Pacific coast, to surf on one of the most beautiful spots in the country and explore the seabed around Coiba.
• Diving or snorkeling in Coiba National Park, between marine turtles, dolphins, sharks and tropical fish.
• Between July and October, leave to observe humpback whales coming into the warm waters of the Pacific to breed and lay low.
Boquete: a must on a trip to Panama
At the foot of the Barú volcano, more than 1,000 metres above sea level, Boquete reveals a completely different Panama. Here, tropical heat gives way to a cooler climate, misty mornings and landscapes of mountains covered with forests and coffee plantations.
We come to Boquete to take the time: walk in the heart of a generous nature, discover the know-how of coffee producers, lunch in front of the mountains or simply enjoy the sweetness of living in this small highland town.
It is also this contrast that makes the stage so interesting on a route: after the effervescence of Panama City and before the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Boquete offers a cooler, greener and more peaceful parenthesis.
My advice: plan two to three nights to truly enjoy the region without running.
Santa Catalina and Coiba: Panama Pacific side
Walk through the colourful streets of Casco Viejo, Panama City's historic district, and admire the canal in action.
A small village facing the Pacific, Santa Catalina has long been the secret of surfers. The atmosphere is relaxed, the beaches still wild and the waves attract both enthusiasts and those who simply want to begin surfing.
But Santa Catalina is also the gateway to Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most beautiful marine sanctuaries in the region. Underwater, the show is incredible: sharks, turtles, dolphins, rays and tropical fish beds evolve in the background of exceptional wealth.
And if you travel in summer, another encounter can make the experience even more magical: humpback whales come every year in Panamanian Pacific waters to breed and lay down.
My advice: plan at least three nights in Santa Catalina to enjoy Coiba, try surfing and slow down to the pace of the Pacific.
What is the best time to go to Panama?
Panama is open all year round, but every season has its character.
December to April
It is the dry season: a beautiful sun, ideal conditions for islands, beaches and hikes. It is also the most frequented period.
May to November
The green season turns the country into a huge garden. The showers are often short and give way to lush landscapes, softer prices and a quieter atmosphere.
September and October
Bocas del Toro often has calmer and sunny conditions at this time than the rest of the country, a nice secret for those travelling out of season.
Panama, tested and approved with family
This is also what I love in my profession: to be able to advise you a destination that I myself experienced, tested... And approved! »
Where two oceans join together, where the jungle meets volcanoes and where turquoise waters border preserved islands... Welcome to Panama.
Karol Lor.
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