The 16 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 7 guides that rank for "best places to visit in panama"
Named by 6 of 71. Panama CityPanamaCalled the most cosmopolitan city in Central America.Also the start and end point for San Blas (Guna Yala) trips.
Named by 6 of 72. Casco ViejoPanama City, PanamaPanama City's historic old quarter, a UNESCO site and arguably its most popular attraction.Best at sunset, when golden light warms the colonial facades.
Named by 5 of 73. Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)Panama City, PanamaThe Miraflores Locks Visitor Center is the best place to watch ships pass through.Miraflores Locks is a 20-minute drive from downtown Panama City.
Named by 4 of 7
4. Bocas del Toro
Caribbean coast, Panama
An archipelago of nine islands near the Costa Rica border, so easy to pair with a Costa Rica trip.
An hour's flight northwest of the capital, with a more relaxed feel than Panama City.
Named by 4 of 75. San Blas Islands (Guna Yala)Caribbean coast, PanamaHundreds of small white-sand cays with palm trees.Visitors usually stay in basic cabins on small private islands.
Named by 3 of 76. BoqueteChiriqui, PanamaA valley cooler than the coast, and Panama's coffee growing region.The cloud forest shows its full colors in the dry season, December to April.
Named by 2 of 77. El Valle de AntónCocle, PanamaA volcanic caldera town with crater lake reflections best seen mid-morning.Built in an extinct volcanic crater.
Named by 2 of 78. Soberania National Parknear Panama City, PanamaAbout 25 kilometers from Panama City.A 55,000-acre natural preserve along the canal.
Named by 2 of 79. Amador CausewayPanama City, PanamaA picturesque causeway to stroll down.Popular for cycling.
Named by 2 of 710. DarienPanamaPanama's largest province, visited only by the most adventurous.Another source calls the Darien Gap a no-go zone because of trafficking.
Named by 2 of 711. Cinta CosteraPanama City, PanamaA 7 km waterfront promenade from Punta Paitilla to El Chorrillo.
Named by 2 of 712. Metropolitan Natural ParkPanama City, PanamaOffers hiking within the city.
13. PedasíAzuero, PanamaWide sandy beaches and grassy wetlands, suited to quiet beaches and wildlife.
14. PortobeloCaribbean coast, PanamaA historic fort town for history fans, with less dramatic scenery.
15. Santa FeVeraguas, PanamaMountain valley that suits hikers and landscape photographers.Best time to visit Santa Fe
16. Santa CatalinaVeraguas, PanamaA small coastal village that is becoming a top surf spot.
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Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit Panama.
Named by 6 of 71. Panama CityCalled the most cosmopolitan city in Central America.Also the start and end point for San Blas (Guna Yala) trips.
Named by 6 of 72. Casco ViejoPanama City's historic old quarter, a UNESCO site and arguably its most popular attraction.Best at sunset, when golden light warms the colonial facades.
Named by 5 of 73. Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)The Miraflores Locks Visitor Center is the best place to watch ships pass through.Miraflores Locks is a 20-minute drive from downtown Panama City.
Named by 4 of 7
