In an area known for its variety of hiking options, the climb to the top of La India Dormida formation seems to be the most popular choice. It’s easy to see why: it’s a short and relatively easy hike, but rewards you with awesome views of the entire Valle de Antón. The drawback of the…
How to Spend 2 Fantastic Days in El Valle de Antón, Panama
Panama’s Anton Valley feels somewhat unreal. A spread-out village full of flowering bushes and little streams sitting slap-dash in the middle of a wide volcanic crater. We spent a couple of days in town and immediately fell in love with the place. First of all, it’s a fantastic place to go hiking, as great views…
The Complete Guide to Panama City’s Metropolitan Natural Park
You don’t need to venture far from the capital to experience some of Panama’s beautiful patches of rainforest. As a matter of fact, the Parque Natural Metropolitano still sits within the city limits and can easily be reached by a short trip from downtown Panama City. A visit to this park should definitely be on…
Visiting the Panama Canal’s Miraflores Locks – What You Need to Know
I have to admit that at first, I thought of the Panama Canal as one of those obligatory stops, that we shouldn’t skip on our trip to Panama, but at the same time, I expected that it would ultimately leave us a little underwhelmed. I’m happy to tell you that I was completely wrong and…
A Great 2-Day Itinerary for Panama City, Panama
On our recent trip to Panama, we were really surprised by the country’s delightful capital, and its intriguing mixture of historical and modern architecture. It doesn’t happen too often that we fall in love with a destination’s biggest city, but then again, Panama City isn’t your typical metropolis. Apart from cultural and historical attractions, there…
A Guide to Panama’s Altos de Campana National Park
Altos de Campana is said to be one of Panama’s least-visited National Parks. I assume the reason is that it lies about half-way between traveler favourites Panama City and El Valle de Antón, so most people just pass it by without a second thought while zipping around between these two destinations. We’re suckers for off-the-beaten-path…
Wildlife Spotting in Panama – 18 Exotic Animals and Where to See Them
One of the things that blew us away about Panama was the amazing range of wildlife we encountered on a daily basis. Over the years, we’ve visited a number of countries known for their biodiversity, but none of them come even close to this tiny Central American nation. I’ve found quite a few lists online…
The 9 Best Hotels in Panama City for Different Travel Styles
During our recent visit, we were absolutely amazed by Panama City’s amazing mixture of old and new. Traditional merchant houses from the 17th and 18th century exist side-by-side with gleaming glass-and-steel skyscrapers. The meeting of tradition and innovation also translates into the city’s landscape of accommodations, so you’ll find both old world-charm and modern convenience…
The Perfect Three-Week Panama Itinerary
We recently returned from a month-long trip to Panama and while we felt like we got a good and well-rounded introduction to the country, we also realized that there was so much more to see than we could have managed even with such ample time. Don’t be fooled by its small size – Panama is…
The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Panama on a Budget
After exploring beautiful Panama for four weeks, we have to admit that traveling around the country was not as affordable as we first expected. In retrospect, this makes a lot of sense, as this is Central America’s wealthiest and reputedly most modern country. That said, as always you’ll be able to cut your costs significantly…