Traveler

Hi! I have two questions: Are there any beaches close to Panama City? What are the best beaches in Panama in general? Would love to receive your comments.

Laura

Hi Traveler! Yes, in fact I found an article on the net entitled Beaches of Panama, here is a quote:

"With the exception of Chiriqui Highland, each region in Panama includes a unique and pleasurable beach destination. Only a few minutes drive from Panama City, you can find 80 kilometers of Pacific Beaches stretching from Punta Chame to Farallon offering resort hotels, sport facilities and restaurants for your enjoyment. Sailing enthusiasts can have their fun too in those quiet waters and visit the flower-island of Taboga or the enchanting Pearl Archipelago.

Beaches in PamanaJust as is any other country with beaches, there are specific beaches, for specific activities. Surfing, which is the most popular water sports in Panama, can be practiced in beaches such as El Palmar, Rio Mar, Punta Barco and Playa Venao. On the other hand, if you are trying to find a partner for that special party on Saturday, then you better go to Coronado or Farallon.

Nevertheless, the first one of these beaches is 50 miles away from Panama City, but from that point on there is nothing but sand, sun, and waves. You can even hop in a bus and travel to many of these beaches in a day or two."

The beaches of Panama - Central America

Hope this helps!

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Terri22

The beaches in Panama are really very beautiful! They don't compare to the beaches I've been to in the United States.

killian

wow, that link has some pictures, and I have to say I'm amazed, these are the kind of beaches we see on movies and dream of going

panamapal

I agree with killian. The pictures are amazing.

MRWOOHOO

I had a nice cabana in Las Lajas last year. Big beautiful beach, $20/nite, door opened right up to the Pacific. I would live in a place like that full time.

nuaeman

can we get full facilities at panama beach? if yes, I will try to go there=)

zhinghur

terri, no doubt Panama beaches are beautiful, but not more than U.S. Hawaii is invincible....

nuaeman

but hawaii and panama just a same type of beautiful beaches..

Bellepoque

What are your favorite spots on the Pacific and Caribbean side for scuba diving ...

basu07

On the Pacific side my favorite is Contadora, which is an island in the Pacific ocean, about 50 miles from Panama City. On the mainland, there is Coronado.
On the Caribbean side, there is Bocas del Toro, San Blas and Isla Grande.

nuaeman

Anybody ever been to Malibu beach. I think that is another beautiful beach,

hibiscusgarden

come visit us here in catalina one time, its beutiful!
waves, beaches, nearly no one here!
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mick

MRWOOHOO

I like the fact that you can stay overnight on a beach for almost nothing a nite. I saw cabanas on the beach for 8bucks, it is not luxury but it has a bathroom and a bed.

isla-saboga

The niciest beaches near Panama are probably in Las pErlas islands.
20 minutes prom Panama by Plane, you can visit Contadora, and the other nearest island like Saboga.
Try these sites:
Panama-Isla Contadora, Ferien, holiday, vacances, vacaciones, fin de semana!
Isla Saboga : Archipiélago de Las Perlas, Panamá

pranith

Panama has got a lot of beaches and they are uncomparable to the beaches in US.

sallyxu126

Really? Actually I've never been, but I heard it a lot and I've never seen any photos as comparison. Why do you think that the beaches of Panama and the US can't be compared to each other? what is the difference between them?

somulu

That's a really good question. I think Florida beach is near to panama city. Its a nice place to hang out with girl friend... Its a really romantic place. Try it out once. I hope you will like it very much.

liowkc

With about a thousand miles of Caribbean and Pacific coastline, and hundreds of picturesque islands, Panama is a beach lover’s paradise.

The combination of white-sand, crystalline, tropical water and some fine accommodations attracted many locals and tourists alike.

GordonS

To Somulu:

Not sure of your comment below but are you possibly confusing Panama City in the country of Panama which is in Central America with the small town of Panama City in the state of Florida in the USA. (population about 37,000 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_City%2C_Florida ) ?

The two places are thousands of kilometers apart and in different countries.

Web searches of the two words Panama City often give results for both so you have to read the article carefully to make sure which result applies. This Forum is about Panama City in Panama, Central America.

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liowkc

Hi Moderator

I am talking about Panama, the central American country and not the Panama city in Florida USA. To make this clear, there are 13 nice beaches in Contadora (one of the Pearl Islands) about 80 km from Panama City PANAMA.

Hope this clarifies your doubts.

hagckz0r

Here is some nice information about Panama's beaches:

"With the exception of Chiriqui Highland, each region in Panama includes a unique and pleasurable beach destination. Only a few minutes drive from Panama City, you can find 80 kilometers of Pacific Beaches stretching from Punta Chame to Farallon offering resort hotels, sport facilities and restaurants for your enjoyment. Sailing enthusiasts can have their fun too in those quiet waters and visit the flower-island of Taboga or the enchanting Pearl Archipelago."

"Just as is any other country with beaches, there are specific beaches, for specific activities. Surfing, which is the most popular water sports in Panama, can be practiced in beaches such as El Palmar, Rio Mar, Punta Barco and Playa Venao. On the other hand, if you are trying to find a partner for that special party on Saturday, then you better go to Coronado or Farallon."

Hope this helps some