{"id":27544,"date":"2018-06-09T01:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T15:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=27544"},"modified":"2025-03-12T02:39:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:39:53","slug":"what-to-do-in-panama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/what-to-do-in-panama\/","title":{"rendered":"4 places that prove Panama is the most underrated country in Central America"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Up until recently, Panama had never really been high on my travel radar. But when watching the Islands episode of BBC\u2019s Planet Earth II, I was instantly captivated by a scene where a pigmy sloth, in search of a mate, is shown swimming in the turquoise-tinted waters of Caribbean Panama.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After that moment, I knew The Isthmus was a place I needed to explore.<\/p>\n<p>Situated between Costa Rica and Colombia, <strong><a href=\"\/panama\">Panama<\/a> <\/strong>is often seen as a vital part of the trade economy and an important link between North and South America. Due to its recent banking boom and ownership of the Panama Canal, the country has seen an influx of revenue (it can cost a large commercial ship up to $150,000 to pass through the canal), and as a result, makes the modern skyline look more like New York City as opposed to one that you would see anywhere else in Central America.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27551\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27551\" class=\"wp-image-27551 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_PANAMA-CITY_CITY-SKYLINE-FROM-OLD-TOWN.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in Panama\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_PANAMA-CITY_CITY-SKYLINE-FROM-OLD-TOWN.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_PANAMA-CITY_CITY-SKYLINE-FROM-OLD-TOWN-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_PANAMA-CITY_CITY-SKYLINE-FROM-OLD-TOWN-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_PANAMA-CITY_CITY-SKYLINE-FROM-OLD-TOWN-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ultra-modern Panama City skyline seen from the Old Town (Casco Viejo)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Of the 29 days on my <strong><a href=\"\/guatemala\/amazing-central-america-160482\">Amazing Central America<\/a><\/strong> trip, 10 of those were spent in Panama. From island hopping in the Caribbean\u2019s Bocas del Toro to watching an enormous passenger ship pass through the iconic canal, there is so much diversity offered in the land (and seas) of this country.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the highlights from my recent trip:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>An archipelago in the Caribbean: Bocas del Toro<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re into surfing, snorkeling or simply unwinding by the beach, the archipelago of Bocas del Toro is an ocean lover\u2019s tropical paradise. My Intrepid group stayed on Isla Colon, the main town of Bocas which is sprinkled with inviting bars, restaurants and supermarkets.<\/p>\n<p>On our free day, a few Intrepid travelers and I opted to explore one of the surrounding islands, Isla Carenero.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27546\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27546\" class=\"wp-image-27546 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_BOCAS-DEL-TORO_TRAVELERS-SWIMMING-IN-OCEAN_1.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in Panama\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_BOCAS-DEL-TORO_TRAVELERS-SWIMMING-IN-OCEAN_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_BOCAS-DEL-TORO_TRAVELERS-SWIMMING-IN-OCEAN_1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_BOCAS-DEL-TORO_TRAVELERS-SWIMMING-IN-OCEAN_1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_BOCAS-DEL-TORO_TRAVELERS-SWIMMING-IN-OCEAN_1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Intrepid travelers take a dip in the warm Caribbean waters<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We stopped for delicious vegan fare at Leaf Eaters Caf\u00e9 (the chocolate cake is a must-try!) before walking around the island where we found a spot to watch surfers take on waves as we chilled on a palm-shaded beach. The easiest way to get around the islands is to catch the local water taxis at the docks, where a buzzy ride shouldn\u2019t cost you more than a couple of dollars.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/panama\"><strong>CHECK OUT INTREPID&#8217;S RANGE OF SMALL GROUP TOURS IN PANAMA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The emerald highlands: Boquete<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After an eight-hour boat and bus journey from Bocas del Toro we arrived in Boquete, a scenic town in the highlands that sits 1,200 meters above sea level. As we steadily climbed in altitude towards our lodge, we found ourselves in a cloud forest and in awe of the panoramic views of the emerald green mountains surrounding us. In the distance, we caught glimpses of Panama\u2019s highest peak, Volc\u00e1n Bar\u00fa.<\/p>\n<p>The following day, our Intrepid group were up early in the morning to take a day trip to Caldera. We relaxed in natural hot springs and enjoyed a typical Panamanian lunch consisting of grilled chicken, rice and beans, a coleslaw-like salad and plantains before a short hike to Jagar Waterfall where we plunged into a swimming hole beneath the falls.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27547\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27547\" class=\"wp-image-27547 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_BOQUETE_TRAVELERS-AT-JOGUATA-WATERFALL-IN-CALDERA_1.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in Panama\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_BOQUETE_TRAVELERS-AT-JOGUATA-WATERFALL-IN-CALDERA_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_BOQUETE_TRAVELERS-AT-JOGUATA-WATERFALL-IN-CALDERA_1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_BOQUETE_TRAVELERS-AT-JOGUATA-WATERFALL-IN-CALDERA_1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_BOQUETE_TRAVELERS-AT-JOGUATA-WATERFALL-IN-CALDERA_1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waterfalls in Boquete<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>The hidden gems of Central America: Santa Catalina and Isla Coiba<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After a few days in the highlands, it was time to set off for the seaside again \u2013 this time the Pacific side. We arrived in Santa Catalina after a five-hour bus ride and with the beach being just a short 400-meter walk from our accommodations, we decided to go for a swim.<\/p>\n<p>That balmy afternoon we watched hermit crabs scurry away from the incoming tide on the vast black-sand beach and looked on as top-notch surfers scored perfect waves while golden-hour light poured upon us right before sundown. The abundance of such high-caliber surfers was no surprise; Santa Catalina is known for its consistent swell, attracting wave chasers from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/how-to-budget-spend-like-a-local\/\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>READ MORE: WANT TO TRAVEL THE WORLD? HERE&#8217;S SOME MONEY-SAVING TIPS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not a surfer, there\u2019s the option to hop on a day tour that goes to Isla Coiba (which the majority of our Intrepid group did) and snorkel with reef sharks, turtles, spotted eagle rays and giant bait balls of fish. All in crystal clear, warm water. I was hesitant to decide if I\u2019d surf or swim on our free day, but choosing to snorkel was definitely one of the top highlights of my trip as getting to see sharks, rays and turtles in their natural habitat is not something that comes by on a regular basis!<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27560 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_ISLA-COIBA_TRAVELER-IN-WATER.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in Panama\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_ISLA-COIBA_TRAVELER-IN-WATER.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_ISLA-COIBA_TRAVELER-IN-WATER-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_ISLA-COIBA_TRAVELER-IN-WATER-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_ISLA-COIBA_TRAVELER-IN-WATER-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><strong>Where the old world meets the new: Panama City<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I had just spent almost a month traveling overland from Guatemala all the way to Panama where we passed through charming colonial cities and laidback beachside towns, so when I first caught a glimpse of the tall skyscrapers that formed the extended skyline as we approached Panama City on the highway, it was a bit of a shock to the system! The number of cars, trucks and people we passed on our way in was nothing like I had seen in weeks, and the noise of it all made me reminisce the tranquility that we had experienced just a day before. My senses did eventually adjust and after we arrived and checked in, I was excited to hit the streets and see what life in one of the most modern cities in Central America was like for myself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/panama-city-guide\/\"><strong>READ MORE: WHAT IT&#8217;S REALLY LIKE VISITING PANAMA CITY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A couple of Intrepid travelers and I decided to check out the Old Town (Casco Viejo) which is the historic part of the city. In this stylish little neighborhood, you\u2019ll find old colonial houses, crumbling pastel colored facades and hip cafes and bars. It was definitely the place to be. I could say that it was by chance that we chose to visit Casco Viejo instead of the more modern part of the city but looking back at it, we were probably subconsciously drawn to the charming, old-world feel we had experienced throughout Central America and knew that this was the last dose of it!<\/p>\n<p>Before leaving Casco Viejo, we visited the Interoceanic Canal Museum where we learnt about the history of the Panama Canal before making our way to the Miraflores Locks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27552\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27552\" class=\"wp-image-27552 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_PANAMA-CITY_TRAVELER-WATCHING-CANAL-CROSSING.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in Panama\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_PANAMA-CITY_TRAVELER-WATCHING-CANAL-CROSSING.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_PANAMA-CITY_TRAVELER-WATCHING-CANAL-CROSSING-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_PANAMA-CITY_TRAVELER-WATCHING-CANAL-CROSSING-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-PANAMA_PANAMA-CITY_TRAVELER-WATCHING-CANAL-CROSSING-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Intrepid travelers watch a passenger ship pass through the Miraflores Locks in Panama Canal<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Crossing the canal can be an expensive toll for large commercial and passenger ships, but it can save a voyage approximately 7,800 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