Panama has little competition in terms of quantity and quality of tourist activities, from mountains, parks, beaches, islands, historic monuments, indigenous cultures, to of course, the city.
The aquatic activities that take place often are fishing, rafting, scuba diving and surfing. Panama possesses five snorkeling and scuba diving areas that are internationally recognized, including Bocas del Toro Isla Coiba and Isla Grande. Also, Panama possesses an array of tourist sites. In Bocas del Toro, submarine scuba diving is cataloged among the best in the world. Cocle possesses coasts scattered with tourist resorts and a mountainous zone made famous by Antón Valley, with its golden frogs and thermal springs. Another point of interest is Chiriqui, with its beaches and mountains. There you will find the Barú National Park, famous for the “quetzal” birds.
Darien offers tropical forests, wildlife and an extraordinary indigenous legacy, considered one of the best places in the world to observe birds in their natural environment. Santa Catalina beach in Veraguas is considered one of the best places for surfing. The San Blas Comarca possesses 365 islands, some still uninhabited, and is home to the Kuna, one of the three indigenous groups in Panama. The indigenous population in Panama, is around 130,000including the Kuna, the Embera and the Ngobe-Bugle.
In the capital, the old section of the city, called Casco Viejo, one can navigate the narrow streets and admire the colonial architecture. In Panama “La Antigua” (“Historic”), the visitor can wander around ruins left by pirates that invaded the city centuries ago in search of gold and silver, leaving it devastated. The recent construction of high-rise condominiums can also be found in the capital, including areas such as Punta Pacifica, Costa del Este and Avenida Balboa. These areas are located on the first line of construction from the Pacific Ocean and whose projects will be the envy of the American continents not only for their location and view but also their quality and high technology. Check out our current real estate listings, also keep in mind that real estate investment is an important decision, so get personalized attention by contacting our office.