Panama is truly a paradise for beach lovers. A multi-kilometer beach line, a gentle Pacific Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other, white sand, untouched landscapes - that's the perfect combination for an unforgettable vacation.
Best beaches of Panama
The beaches in Panama have a huge number - and uninhabited, and with a developed infrastructure. Consider the most popular of them:
- Kouma-Yala is the most popular beach in Panama, located on the archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The composition of this archipelago includes more than 350 small islands. Kouma-Yala Komarca is suitable for families with children: there is a calm, warm sea, white sand, rich vegetation. The islands are inhabited by indigenous people - the Kuna Indians, who can buy souvenirs, taste national dishes and rent accommodation.
- Isla de Coiba is the best diving site in Panama. The beach is in the district of Veraguas and is located on the island of Coiba. There are no hotels and other facilities, because the entire island and the surrounding area are a natural reserve of Panama. Near the beach there are coral reefs, so beloved by divers. And in the water lives more than a thousand species of fish, which when diving can be well seen and even touch their hands.
- Las Lajas is one of the most visited beaches of Panama. To reach it is very simple - it is located a few kilometers from the Pan-American Highway. The beach line is stretched for 14 km, the sand on the shore is yellow-brown. Thanks to the underwater currents, warm water is available all year round. Waves are small and will not prevent calm swimming. At the end of the beach there are several inexpensive restaurants.
- Los Destiladores Beach and Venado Beach - these two beaches are close to each other, both located on the Asuero Peninsula. Because of the active deforestation in this area, it is difficult to call them tropical, unlike other beaches in Panama. The water at the shore on both beaches is warm, with little or no waves, so families like children with small children will enjoy the rest here. Another bonus is that near the beaches is located the city of Pedasi , where you can arrange an interesting excursion .
- Santa Clara and Farallon - these beaches are located about two hours drive from the capital of Panama . Here there are pure blue waters, and the sand is whiter than on other beaches located closer to the city. On the beaches there are shops and restaurants, rental offices. Sometimes bathing makes big waves difficult.
- Bocas del Drago is a beach located on the islands of Colón. Although its name is translated literally as "The mouth of the dragon," but more it is known as the beach of starfish in Panama. Indeed, these giant marine inhabitants can be seen here even from the shore.
When to visit?
For beach holidays it is better to choose a "dry" season, which in Panama falls on the period from mid-December to April. At this time, the air temperature is + 30- + 32 C, and the water warms up to +19- + 24 C. But be prepared that the prices for hotels and in general for services in the high "dry" season are much higher than outside this season .
What distinguishes the popular beaches of Panama from others is that even in the high season on the most popular coast of the city or island there will not be a huge crowd.