Panama is lived at the rhythm of its canal and locks, but also of its historic sites classified by UNESCO. It is possible to meet the indigenous populations with ancestral customs, to stay in the paradisiacal archipelagos, to observe tropical fauna or to hike in an exuberant jungle... Welcome to Panama
Day 1: Arrival and visit of the capital
Day 2: Bicycle ride in the city
Day 3: Discovery of Isla Taboga
Day 4: The village of Portobelo
Day 5: The pirate island...
Day 6: New Adventures in Yí del Toro
Day 7: Dolphins and red frogs day
Day 8: Panama under water
Day 9: From Yí to Boquete
Day 10: Discovery of coffee plantations
Day 11: Fertile Valley and National Parks
Day 12: Discovery of the Típico universe
Day 13: Day of regional crafts
Day 14: Fishing, diving and sea turtles
Day 15: Robinson Crusoé
Day 16: In the middle of volcanoes
Day 17: Immersion among the Indians
Day 18: Treasures from Panama
Day 19: Cultural day
Day 20: Last party with the return
The stay can begin with a visit to the capital. To look at the different facets, climb on the hill that dominates the city: Cerro Ancón, then walk to the Causeway, where the view on the bridge of the Americas is Breathtaking. As a family, you can visit the museum of Biodiversity designed by Franck Ghery.
In the morning, breathe in the metropolitan natural park, the capital's green lung. Rent a bike to ride along the modern district to the Casco Viejo and sit at the fish market.
A 1 hour boat ride from Panama, the charming island of Isla Taboga, where Paul Gauguin or, better, the Las Perlas Islands, can be reached.
Departure by tourist train to Colón. After visiting the new locks of Agua Clara, reach Fort San Lorenzo or the village of Portobelo (whose ruins are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Rice tasting on the green island of Isla Grande or excursions in the small villages sleeping on this coast previously so coveted by the pirates.
Return to Panama and change decor. Departure for Yí del Toro by plane, at the meeting of the Afro-Antillean community that animates this Caribbean coast. Visit of the few communities Ngäbe Buglé who live there and open to tourism.
From the roots atmosphere of Old Bank and Carenero to the heavenly lodges where it is nice to be isolated, each of the islands has its own atmosphere. The archipelago is full of treasures: lush vegetation bordering wild beaches, dolphins and small red frogs.
Day excursions to discover underwater fauna and flora, for example in Cayos Zapatillas or Playa Estrella. Bastimentos is also a renowned national marine park.
Travel from Yí to Boquete. The bus will take you to a winding road with dense wet vegetation.
Two days in Boquete to enjoy the charm of this small mountain town surrounded by coffee plantations, forests and green pastures.
Citrus and vegetables grow wonderfully in this fertile valley. Nearby national parks are the refuge of many birds, including the famous quetzal.
Discovery of the típico universe of the provinces of Herrera and Los Santos. The inhabitants, proud of their traditions and folklore, will make you discover a new facet of Panama. Stop overnight in Chitré.
Why not meet the potters of La Arena or the region's masks?
More south of the peninsula: . Practice of fishing and diving. Not far away, thousands of turtles come to drop their eggs every year, probably charmées by the long beaches, whose rollers are also very popular with surfers.
Isla Iguana: this small desert and coral island off Pedasí is a protected natural area. It is very easy to go there with one of the fishermen in the village. There are humpback whales between July and September...
Back on the Pan American coast, where you can choose between the freshness of El Valle, a small village in the middle of a volcanic crater, and the beautiful white sandy beach of Santa Clara. From El Valle, where a handicraft market is held on Sunday, there are many hikes.
Direction the archipelago of San Blas, autonomous territory of the Gunas Indians, in 4x4 then launched or by plane. A new environment that will delight you.
Between islets lined with palm trees and the inhabited coral reefs, one no longer knows where to give your head. Maybe you should stay longer!
Visiting a museum is often included in the excursions organized by the county's hotels. An essential step towards a better understanding of the culture and way of life of the Gunas, who administer this paradisiacal territory according to their own rules. Return to the capital in the afternoon.
Last shopping and evening of despedida ("goodbye") in the discos of Uruguay Street or on the terraces of Casco Viejo.
Each Travel Idea is customizable according to your wishes