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Are you ready for this adventure? The best place to start your trip is Punta Chame. Play in the wind and the waves at this 10-kilometer-long beach. Don’t think twice! You don’t need experience to have the most fun. Just sign up for a kitesurfing class and try it yourself. 

In Chame and Punta Chame, you’ll find hotels, rental houses, and restaurants. Spend a day at the beach and start your trip in the best way possible. 
 

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If you have a flexible schedule and extra time, stay a few more days and enjoy everything Chame has to offer. 

If you’re traveling from July to September, don’t miss the opportunity to go on a whale-watching tour. To do so, book a tour departing from Punta Chame to the islands of Otoque, Estiva, and Bona. On the way to the islands, you’ll be able to see the whales breaching, slapping their fins, and sticking out their tails. The spectacle is incredible as they visit us during their breeding season. 

If you want to get off the beach, you can also hike and visit a canyon in Chame. Climb up Cerro Chame, a hike with 500 m of elevation gain that will lead you to a viewpoint with a 360° view of the beach and the surroundings. Or cross to the other side of the Inter-American Highway to explore the Cajones de Chame, a canyon with a deep river running through it where you can swim in cool, clear water. 

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Ready to go for a walk? Let’s change up the scenery. Visit the more colorful, green part of the Pacific Riviera. Head to the charming town of El Valle de Anton, located in the crater of an extinct volcano, where there are many trails to explore. Breathe clean air in a much cooler climate. Stretch your legs and get ready for a walk. The circuit called the Caldera Route connects several trails surrounding the crater and gives you spectacular views of the scenery. Choose one of the trails or complete the whole circuit to explore Panamá’s forests and see the incredible biodiversity.

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Several hot springs rise up from the depths of El Valle de Anton. Be sure to visit them to give yourself a massage with volcanic mud and enjoy nature’s greatest gifts. 

Our journey through the Pacific Riviera ends here, but if you can spend a few more days, there are many more options. Visit our page about beaches to keep enjoying the surfing and the beaches on the Pacific Ocean.

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You’ve reached the province of Veraguas, the perfect destination to discover Panamá’s biodiversity and enjoy everything nature has to offer. 

Want to learn how the oceans stay clean? Take a tour in a kayak through the mangroves of the Gulf of Montijo. These wetlands are such an important wildlife refuge that they’re classified as RAMSAR Sites, attesting to their global importance. Navigate through the mangroves with a specialized guide to learn about this ecosystem responsible for cleaning and oxygenating the water on the coasts in addition to providing protection to many marine and river species as they reproduce. Spend the day surrounded by nature and learn much more about our country and the importance of its ecosystems. 

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If you have time and you love the beach, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the idyllic beaches on the islands of Cebaco and Leones. When you book a tour, don’t forget to ask your guide for a snorkel mask so you can discover all the wonders beneath the surface of the crystal-clear waters here.

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Head to Santa Catalina, the gateway to Coiba National Park, for one of the best scuba diving experiences in Panamá. This national park is a hot spot for marine life in the country and the region. The park has several scuba diving spots where you can see a large variety of coral species and fish in every color of the rainbow. If you’re not certified, you can snorkel over the coral and swim near sharks and sea turtles. You can also visit idyllic beaches to have an unforgettable day.

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Spending the night in the national park is not allowed, but in Santa Catalina you’ll find hotels and accommodation overlooking the ocean or close to the port. If you have a few extra days, you can go back to explore the islands in Coiba National Park or enjoy a day on the beach in Santa Catalina, a beautiful beach with perfect waves for surfers. 

If you want to learn more about Veraguas and Panamanian folklore, follow the itinerary through the central provinces.

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Welcome to Chiriqui! A province with beaches, mountains, and lots of adventures.

Ready to see a beautiful sunset after a day at the beach? Your first stop in Chiriqui is Las Lajas Beach. If you’re visiting during sea turtle season (from July to January), you could volunteer with the Friends of Sea Turtles association, who plan activities to protect sea turtles on this nesting beach. 

Enjoy the sand, ocean, scenery, and a few cocktails on the beach. In Las Lajas, you’ll find the perfect balance between tourist and local culinary options with a deserted beach and very natural scenery.

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Looking for unique experiences? Visit one of Panamá’s Indigenous regions. The Ngäbe and Bugle communities have lived in the mountains of Chiriqui since ancient times. Their culture, an eternal connection with nature, protects the sacred lands around them. Visit the community in Soloy, learn about the Ngäbe-Bugle, and go for a hike through the forest to reach the sacred Kiki waterfall. 

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Are you visiting between July and September? It’s the middle of whale season! 

Head to Boca Chica, the ideal port to take a tour around the islands of the Gulf of Chiriqui. Go searching for enormous humpbacks, who visit us year after year. The great migration happens when whales come in search of warm, calm waters to reproduce and raise their little whale calves. Boats sail between islands carefully and respectfully so you can experience the unforgettable sight of humpbacks breaching right in front of you.

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The Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park is a marine life refuge that includes protected areas on islands, in the ocean, and in the forest. If you can spend a few more days here, stay to sail between the islands of Paridas, Secas, Gamez, Bolanos, and other island paradises in this area. Choose to spend the day on the beaches, visit special spots for bird-watching, or make a plan to snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard.

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We’re going up high! Let’s head up to Boquete, a charming valley surrounded by mountains, flowers, and coffee. Here, near the country’s highest points, the nutrient-rich soil enables one of the most exclusive coffees in the world to grow: Geisha coffee. Visit a coffee farm in the Coffee Circuit to tour the plantation, learn about the country’s coffee culture, and taste specialty coffees that are unique to this region.

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Add an adventure to your day. Dare to zip-line in between mountains to see Panamá’s cloud forest from above and at full speed. Seek out long, high, fast zip lines, and dare to fly between the trees. 

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Want more adrenaline? Fight the current as you row downriver on a rafting tour with category II to V rapids. You’ll have a blast while taking in the scenery of the tropical cloud forest. 

After getting a rush of adrenaline and tiring out your arms, you deserve a reward. Visit one of the exclusive restaurants in Boquete making exquisite farm-to-table dishes with fresh, local ingredients with flavors that will burst in your mouth.

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Boquete offers a lot more activities to fill your days with adrenaline and fun. If you have more time, stay here to rock climb, visit waterfalls, and go on hikes where you’ll see a variety of bird species. Don’t miss out on attending the Festival of Flowers, trying delicious strawberries, and taking part in rum, tea, chocolate, or honey tastings.

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Let’s end this incredible experience with the best activity. Are you ready for a challenge? Head to Tierras Altas to climb to the country’s highest point, Baru Volcano.

Challenge yourself to an 8-hour nighttime hike to see the sunrise from the summit. At 3,474 m above sea level, the summit of Baru Volcano offers one of the most spectacular views in Panamá, without a doubt. If you’re lucky and it’s a clear day, you’ll be able to see the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean from the same spot! Enjoy the scenery, take the most iconic photo of your trip, and take in the changing landscape and all the flora and fauna inhabiting the Baru Volcano National Park as you descend.

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We know you want more, so if you have time, stay to explore more of Tierras Altas. Take part in agritourism and follow paths to excellent spots for bird-watching.