The name Panama is said to mean “place of many fish.”
Of course, where there’s plenty of fish there’s plenty of water…
And Panama hit the jackpot when it comes to bodies of water—this little country boasts not one but two long ocean coasts…
On one side, you have the dramatic Pacific Ocean.
You’ll find sandy beaches and spectacular shows of nature as the waves batter the coast and throw spray (and sometimes surfers) up into the air. This side of the country’s coasts are well developed and connected to the modern capital city by a highway.
On the other side, you’ll find the relaxed, calming, and crystal blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.
This is the paradise coast… palm trees, powder white sand beaches, and plenty of Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffet drifting through the air. This Caribbean coast is much less developed and a bit harder to access, but that just proves it even more as an escape from the world…
You’re truly spoiled for choice when it comes to beaches here in Panama.
From hiking a volcano or snorkeling in the Caribbean… to shopping Prada and Louis Vuitton or setting out on a fishing charter, Panama will overwhelm you with all its many options for fun…
