Location: Panama

Day 1 - 14 Mar 2022

Panama Canal

Content: Welcome to Panamá! Start your morning with the iconic Panama Canal to learn a little history about this modern city in Central America

Location: Panamá

Day 1 - 14 Mar 2022

Mercado De Marisco Cinta Costera

Content: Grab lunch at this fish market for $1 Panamanian beers and cheap but super fresh seafood and ceviche

Biomuseo

Content: This fun interactive museum is another great intro to this country to learn more about its ecological systems

Location: Panama City

Day 1 - 14 Mar 2022

Casco Antiguo

Content: Spend the rest of your day wandering the old colonial streets of Casco Viejo! Grab a drink and watch the sunset at one of the rooftop bars

Location: Panamá

Day 1 - 14 Mar 2022

Selina Casco Viejo Panama City & Cowork

Content: My style is mainly budget travel, but it has to be clean and a good space to work. I always find that Selina Hostels do a great job of that!

Location: Panamá

Day 2 - 15 Mar 2022

Casco Antiguo

Content: Grab a traditional Panamanian breakfast in Casco Viejo before heading out on the road today!

Location: Anton Valley

Day 2 - 15 Mar 2022

Anton Valley

Content: El Valle de Antonio is a beautiful mountain town only a couple hours away from Panama City. I highly recommend staying at the Golden Frog Hotel and do some hiking, bird watching, and hot springs in the area!

Casa De Lourdes

Content: Rated the best restaurant in Valle del Anton, grab some lunch before exploring!

Location: El Valle de Antón

Day 2 - 15 Mar 2022

Butterfly Haven

Content: The butterfly haven is known for its wide variety of butterfly species. Definitely a must-see in this area!

Location: Anton Valley

Day 2 - 15 Mar 2022

Golden Frog

Content: A beautiful and budget friendly inn that is the perfect eco retreat!

Location: Anton Valley

Day 3 - 16 Mar 2022

Anton Valley

Content: Start your morning with breakfast at the Golden Frog Hotel before hitting the road!

Location: Santa Catalina

Day 3 - 16 Mar 2022

Santa Catalina

Content: This small ocean town is perfect for a quiet beach retreat and surfing! If you've ever wanted to learn to surf, check out the lessons they offer or rent a board and ride the waves!

Bodhi Santa Catalina

Content: A perfect eco-lodge getaway with the cutest bungalows!

Rest. Mana Pizza YOLO

Content: There's mostly local restaurants that aren't online, but for planning purposes this is a great pizza place for dinner!

Location: Santa Catalina

Day 4 - 17 Mar 2022

Santa Catalina

Content: Grab some breakfast and have a morning beach walk before heading out on the road!

Location: Las Lajas, Panamá Oeste

Day 4 - 17 Mar 2022

Las Lajas, Panamá Oeste

Content: Make your way to Las Lajas Beach! I used to live not too far away from here and it's the perfect place to rent a Cabana right on the beach, enjoy a long stretch of coastline, and even surf if you're into hitting some waves! The sunsets were probably my absolute favorite.

Location: Las Lajas

Day 4 - 17 Mar 2022

Las Lajas Beach Resort

Content: Personally I always stayed at Roy's Beach Cabanas for $10/night for a Cabana on the beach but you just have to go in person. If you'd rather book something in advance this is a great option!

Location: Las Lajas, Panamá Oeste

Day 5 - 18 Mar 2022

Las Lajas, Panamá Oeste

Content: Have some breakfast and enjoy a morning beach walk before hitting the road for the day!

Location: Boquete

Day 5 - 18 Mar 2022

Boquete

Content: This mountain town is known for its cool weather, lush forests, and coffee farms! Spend the afternoon wandering the town and cute artisan shops

Location: Bajo Boquete

Day 5 - 18 Mar 2022

Bambuda Castle

Content: This hostel has an incredible view of Boquete for sunset! It can get a bit crowded but it's a stunning place.

Boquete Brewing Company

Content: Hands-down my favorite place to hang out and have a beer! Great vibe and live music and food trucks.

Location: Bajo Boquete

Day 6 - 19 Mar 2022

Finca Dos Jefes

Content: A coffee plantation tour is a must in Panama! There are so many different tours and plantations to choose from, but Finca Dos Jefes and Kotowa are the best.

Boquete Rock Climbing School

Content: If you're into rock climbing, spend the afternoon climbing these unique basalt formations!

Boquete Brewing Company

Content: Have some dinner and a beer after a long day!

Bambuda Castle

Content: Return to the castle for the night!

Location: Boquete

Day 7 - 20 Mar 2022

Boquete

Content: Grab a cup of coffee and bite to eat at Kotowa Coffee before setting off on the road today!

Location: Bocas del Toro Province

Day 7 - 20 Mar 2022

Bocas del Toro Province

Content: Drive to the port town of Almirante, and grab a boat to Bocas del Toro! Bocas Town is the most popular, but feel free to explore other islands if you have the time! The boat ride is about an hour, so you won't get in til the evening.

Location: Bocas del Toro

Day 7 - 20 Mar 2022

Selina

Content: One of my favorite places to stay in Bocas for the best sunset view!

Leaf Eaters Cafe

Content: Check out this place for great vegan food!

Location: Bocas del Toro Province

Day 8 - 21 Mar 2022

Bocas del Toro Province

Content: Starr your morning in Bocas Town! You can catch a water taxi for a few dollars to other islands to eat and have a drink.

Starfish Beach

Content: One of the most popular things to do is checking out the starfish at their famous beaches! Starfish Beach is most renowned but there are plenty of others.

Location: Bocas del Toro

Day 8 - 21 Mar 2022

Selina

Content: One of my favorite spots to grab a drink and watch the sunset is Selina! Hang out or jump in the water while watching the sun go down!

Leaf Eaters Cafe

Content: Sometimes I like going vegan when I'm in need of some greens. Have dinner here before calling it a night!

Location: Bocas del Toro Province

Day 9 - 22 Mar 2022

Bocas del Toro Province

Content: Grab breakfast before catching a boat to Almirante! Either catch a flight back to Panama City, or if you rented a car make your way back to end your journey in Panama.

Location: Panama City

Day 9 - 22 Mar 2022

Panama City

Content: Thanks for reading! Panama is a really special place with its modern city, culture, and diverse landscapes. I hope you enjoy!