Stay : Panama in 20 days
Panama is a land of canals and locks, but also of Unesco-listed historic sites. You can meet native populations with ancestral customs, stay in paradise-like archipelagos, observe tropical fauna or hike through exuberant jungle... Welcome to Panama.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
20 days
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Detail of the stay : Panama in 20 days - 20 days
Day 1: Arrival and visit to the capital
Steps: Ciudad De Panamá
Your stay can begin with a visit to the capital. Climb the Cerro Ancón, the hill overlooking the city, and stroll along the Causeway, with its breathtaking view of the Bridge of the Americas. With the whole family, you can visit the must-see Biodiversity Museum designed by Franck Ghery.
Day 2: City bike ride
Steps: Ciudad De Panamá
In the morning, take a breather in Metropolitan Park, the capital's green lung. Rent a bike and ride along the modern district to Casco Viejo, then sit down at the fish market.
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Day 3: Discovering Isla Taboga
Steps: Isla Taboga, Isla Contadora, Isla Saboga, Isla San José
Just 1 hour by boat from Panamá, discoverIsla Taboga, the charming flower island where Paul Gauguin stayed, or, better still, the Las Perlas islands, such asIsla Contadora, Saboga or San José, if your budget allows.
Day 4: The village of Portobelo
Steps: Portobelo, Fuerte San Lorenzo, Esclusas De Agua Clara
Departure by tourist train for Colón. After visiting the new Agua Clara locks, head for Fort San Lorenzo or the village of Portobelo, whose ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 5: The pirate island...
Steps: Isla Grande
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.
Day 6: New adventures in Bocas del Toro
Steps: Bocas Del Toro
Return to Panama and a change of scenery. Departure for Bocas del Toro by plane, to meet the Afro-Caribbean community that livens up this Caribbean coast. Visit some of the Ngäbe Buglé communities that live here and are opening up to tourism.
Day 7: Dolphins and red frogs day
From the rootsy ambience of Old Bank and Carenero to the secluded paradise lodges, each island has its own unique atmosphere. The archipelago abounds in treasures: lush vegetation fringing wild beaches, dolphins and tiny red frogs.
Day 8: Panama under water
Steps: Boca Del Drago, Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos, Bastimentos
Day excursions to discover underwater fauna and flora, for example in Cayos Zapatillas or Playa Estrella. Bastimentos is also a renowned national marine park.
Day 9: From Bocas to Boquete
Steps: Boquete
Journey from Bocas to Boquete. The bus will take you along a winding road surrounded by dense humid vegetation.
Day 10: Discovery of coffee plantations
Steps: Boquete
Two days in Boquete to enjoy the charm of this small mountain town surrounded by coffee plantations, forests and green pastures.
Day 11: Fertile valley and national parks
Citrus fruits and vegetables thrive in this fertile valley. The nearby national parks are home to many birds, including the famous quetzal.
Day 12: Discovering the world of típico
Steps: Chitré
Discover the típico world of the provinces of Herrera and Los Santos. The inhabitants, proud of their traditions and folklore, will show you a new facet of Panamá. Stop overnight in Chitré.
Day 13: Day of regional crafts
Steps: La Arena
Why not meet the potters of La Arena or the region's masks?
Day 14: Fishing, diving and sea turtles
Steps: Pedasí
Further south on the peninsula: Pedasí. Fishing and diving. Not far away, thousands of turtles come to lay their eggs every year, no doubt charmed by the long, wild beaches whose rollers are also very popular with surfers.
Day 15: Robinson Crusoe
Steps: Isla Iguana
Isla Iguana : this small deserted coral island off Pedasí is a protected natural area. It's easy to get there with one of the local fishermen. Humpback whales can be seen between July and September...
Day 16: In the middle of a crater
Steps: Santa Clara, El Valle
Back on the Pan-American Highway, where you can choose between the cool ofEl Valle, a small village in the middle of a volcanic crater, or the beautiful white-sand beach of Santa Clara. From El Valle, with its renowned handicraft market, there's plenty of hiking to be done.
Day 17: Immersion among the Indians
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.
Day 18: Treasures from Panama
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!
Day 19: Hammock and lobster
After a night in a hammock in a rustic hut, there's nothing like lobster for breakfast! Then it's back into the water with your mask, before chatting with fishermen or a molas weaver.
Day 20: Last party with the return
Steps: Ciudad De Panamá
Last shopping and evening of despedida ("goodbye") in the discos of Uruguay Street or on the terraces of Casco Viejo.
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