Panama Popular Places to Visit

San Lorenzo Fort

Located near the mouth of the Chagres River, the remnants of the mighty San Lorenzo Fort are surrounded by the sparkling Caribbean Sea and over 30,000 acres of protected rainforest in the Panama Canal Basin jungles. In order to safeguard the entrance and exit of the main route to the Americas, King Philip II of Spain ordered the construction of

San San Pond Sack Wetland

Is one of Panama's most biologically diverse protected areas. Was designated a Protected Wetland by the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, now the National Environmental Authority. This wetland is located in the province of Bocas del Toro, in the Changuinola district, and is part of the National System of Protected Areas. This area serves as an ideal habitat for thousands of plant

The International Friendship Park

In the International Friendship Park, you can experience the magic of pristine and untouched nature. Proudly protected by Panama and Costa Rica, this park is the largest and most remote natural reserve in Central America. The impressive 400,000-hectare tropical forest, perched atop the Central Cordillera, is renowned for its biodiversity and hosts animal species that can only be found in

Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park

Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park is located in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, to the north of the province with the same name, near the city of Bocas del Toro and the indigenous village of Ngäbe-Buglé Salt Creek. The area boasts a rich natural environment, encompassing Caribbean ecosystems of forests, mangroves, wetlands, coral reefs, and palm-fringed beaches. The park is a

Wildlife Refuge La Barqueta

Barqueta Agrícola Beach, a wildlife refuge, is located in the southwestern region of Chiriquí province and is just a 25-minute drive from the city of David. One of its attractions is its diverse vegetation. It features a mangrove area surrounding the estuaries in the northern part, with patches of forest on San Pedro Island and the higher part of the beach.

The Gulf Of Chiriquí National Marine Park

Is situated in the center of the Gulf of Chiriquí, in the Central American country of Panama. Established in 1994, it spans 150 square kilometers and is designed to protect marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, and approximately two dozen islands of the Paridas Islands archipelago. The park is renowned for its rich wildlife, which includes green iguanas,

Volcán Barú National Park

Visit the country's highest point, which is also a volcano! With an impressive height of 3,474 meters, Volcán Barú is the twelfth tallest peak in Central America and the only place in the world where, on the clearest days, you can see both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans simultaneously. The volcano and the surrounding land host five different ecosystems, thanks

Santa Fe National Park

Santa Fe National Park is located in the province of Veraguas, in the majestic central region of Panama. Known for its abundant waterfalls and 700 square kilometers of tropical rainforest, the park also hosts hundreds of bird species, butterflies, and orchids. Santa Fe National Park surrounds the historic and picturesque town of Santa Fe, which is also well worth a

La Yeguada Forest Reserve

Yeguada is located in Calobre, Veraguas, and is the country's first forest reserve. It was established in 1960 to protect the San Juan River watershed, ensuring a clean and ample water supply for the Yeguada hydroelectric plant. This area has now become one of the best camping destinations in the country, thanks to its beautiful lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and mountain

Cerro Hoya National Park

Cerro Hoya National Park, also known as Tres Cerros, is located at the southwestern tip of the Azuero Peninsula, along the coast of the Panamanian Pacific in the Azuero Mountains. It is shared between the province of Los Santos and the Mariato district. The park boasts over 30 species of endemic plants. The most common tree species within the protected