Our Journey Together in Panama

Explore Panama’s beautiful natural and cultural side on this 9-day getaway through Panama City and Boquete. It’s the perfect family vacation you’ve been waiting for.

A Memorable Family Vacation in Panama | Anywhere

Harold Montero

Charles Bandes

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Panama City

Tocumen & PTY

The Tocumen Airport (PTY) is the main international airport in Panama. It is just east of Panama City, and it takes a little over an hour to get from the airport to the city via public transportation.

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Panama City is a hub in every sense of the word. Located in the Gulf of Panama along the Pacific Coast, Panama City sits in the heart of the country and serves as the main artery through which the rest of Panama receives its visitors, commerce, and culture.

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San Blas One Day Tour

Your tour begins very early in the morning, with a 5:00 AM pick-up. Guides will transport you to the shore in a 4x4. Then, you’ll set sail for the port town of Carti. The journey getting to San Blas is one of the highlights of the tour, as you glide over the surface of the bright blue water and behold the islands shimmering in the distance. 
 
From Carti, you’ll take a motorboat to Isla Aguja, where you’ll spend time at the beach before you take a walk to a scenic swimming hole. Between swimming and relaxing, you’ll have breaks for breakfast and a picnic lunch. At some point during the tour, you’ll also get to meet members of the Guna community, who live traditional indigenous lifestyles. 

This tour introduces you to the Guna, one of Panama’s indigenous groups. They have full control of the white-sand islands and blue waters of San Blas and govern themselves independent of the rest of Panama. On this tour, you’ll visit two of the 365 islands that comprise the archipelago.  


San Blas One-Day Tour

Transportation, tour guides, island entrance fees, port taxes, breakfast, drinks, and lunch.

Village taxes are not included on rates, those must be paid in cash when you enter in the Guna Yala Village, the cost is $22 per person and it is necessary to present your passport.

Original passport, bathing suit, change of clothes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, camera, towel, sandals, bring cash for beverages, crafts, snacks, or tips (there are no ATMs on the islands).⁣

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San Blas One Day

Eventually you will arrive at the Carti Dock where you will board a boat bound for the San Blas Islands. Indigenous Guna-Yala people live on these islands, and this tour is a rare opportunity to visit an environment where people live exclusively off the land. Guna people eat coconuts that grow on the beach, and trap crabs and lobster that live just off shore.    
  
First you’ll stop at Cangrejo Island where you’ll eat breakfast and meet with the locals. You’ll go from there on a short ride to Aguja Island, where you’ll have time to unwind on the beach. Your guides will have activities planned for your time on the beach. Near the end of the tour you’ll eat lunch on Aguja before your return voyage.  


This tour will take you to some of the idyllic islands of San Blas. Your trip will begin with a drive through the incredible scenery of northern Panama. The drive follows a route through the rainforest, in an area with imposing mountains and rushing rivers.

San Blas Full Day

Lunch, open bar, transportation, entrance fees, and bilingual guides.

Passport (the Guna require visitors to turn over their original passports for duration of their visit), comfortable clothes, a bathing suit, insect repellent, and a towel.

Truck Safari

Embera Village Tour 

This tour begins at 8:30 AM with a pickup at your Panama City hotel. You’ll take an hour-long drive through the countryside and eventually arrive at a boat ramp on the edge of the Chagres National Park.    
  
Two indigenous boatmen – or, *boteros* – will be waiting here with a dugout canoe. You’ll hop into the boat and head up river—the ride takes around an hour but can depend on the season and water level. Sometimes the water is so low that the *boteros* have to get out and push the canoe. If you feel like it, you’re welcome to help them if this happens. The ride up the river is beautiful and gives you the chance to spot toucans, sloths or monkeys in the nearby jungle.    
  
You’ll arrive at the Emberá village of Emberá Puru around 10:30 AM and will receive a traditional musical greeting. Once settled, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the village at your leisure. You’ll then be treated to a short talk about their culture, lifestyle and crafts. After the talk you’ll be led on a short walk through the jungle with one of the village elders. As you stroll along, he will teach you about the medicinal plants that the Emberá use.    
  
Upon your return to the village you’ll enjoy a delicious traditional meal of *patacones* (friend plantains) and fried fish or chicken. After lunch it’s time to listen to the Emberá music and watch the women perform traditional dances.    
Next comes the shopping. The Emberá make exquisite crafts, including woven baskets, plates, masks, and carved cocobolo wood and tagua seeds. The entire tribe then gathers for a group photo—they are not shy about having their picture taken and love looking at the photo afterwards. Your final opportunity is to receive a traditional tattoo made from the black dye of the *jagua* fruit.  The dye usually washes off in about 10 to 12 days.    
  
You’ll then leave the village the same way you came – via boat and car. You’ll arrive back in Panama City after an extremely interesting and satisfying day. 

The Emberá are an indigenous group in Panama. During this full-day tour, you’ll visit one of their villages and be introduced to various elements of their culture.

Emberá Village Tour

Transportation, lunch, and cultural presentations.

Comfortable clothing, camera, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Colon

Colón, which lies along the central Caribbean coast of Panama, has historically been the country’s second-most important city. Today, however, Colón is riddled with poverty and crime. Aside from large corporate purchases at Zona Libre de Colón (Colón’s Free Trade Zone), most tourists these days are advised to stay away from the city.

Embera Village Tours

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David

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Boquete

David, the provincial capital of Chiriquí province, is the second largest city in Panama (pop. 140,000) and the hub for visits to the highlands or other parts of western Panama. Though there are attractive areas within the city, David primarily serves as a place to refuel before launching into other adventures within the region.

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The small town of Boquete sits in the highlands of Panama’s Chiriquí province, snugly fitted into a lush valley and surrounded by towering mountains, gushing streams, and abundant coffee farms. Though once a sleepy mountain town forgotten by time, Boquete is beginning to see more and more tourists these days, and for good reason – its natural beauty is astounding and its range of activities spectacular. Panama’s only volcano, Volcán Barú, lies only 9 km away, providing visitors with excellent hiking, nature viewing, and camping. Boquete’s other attractions include white-water rafting, canopy tours, hot springs, botanical gardens, and more.

Boquete Tree Trek Mountain Lodge 

The Boquete Tree Trek Mountain Resort is set in the highlands above Boquete. The resort has log cabins that are rustic and comfortable, as well as its own onsite canopy tour. It’s a great place to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of Boquete.

Double B Room 

Hotel Recommendation #2

Waterfall Hike

The hiking trail parallels the Quebrada La Mina. This lovely creek meanders through the reserve and eventually merges with the Río Caldera. During the hike, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a small cave and search for tropical birds. In fact, there are over 220 bird species native to this area, including the resplendent quetzal—some hikers may be fortunate enough to spot this exotic bird.  
  
You will eventually make your way to the waterfalls. Here you will enjoy a light snack and have the opportunity to take photos or shower beneath the falls. A quick dip beneath the water is a great way to cool off before the return hike.  
  
Participants of every skill level are invited on this tour, although they should be in good physical condition—some sections of the trail are strenuous and can be slippery during the rainy season. Guides lead guests at a comfortable pace.   
  
This tour has a two-person minimum. It begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends around 1:00 p.m.  


The Lost Waterfalls is a private nature reserve that borders the Barú Volcano National Park. During this tour, participants will hike through its cloud forests and visit three waterfalls. The area has excellent birding as well.

transportation, guides, water, and snacks.

A minimum of 4 people is required to operate the tour. The Minimum age is 8 years old. This trail has challenging sections and requires moderate fitness level. Meeting place:  you must be at Boquete Outdoor Adventures office (Plaza Los Establos on main street in Boquete) at least 15 minutes before the tour start time. 

warm clothes, rain jacket, hiking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, water bottle, camera, and passport.

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