22 days in Panama Itinerary

Arguably the most modern of Central American cities, Panama City boasts a shimmering skyline of glass skyscrapers.

Step off the beaten path and head to Iglesia de la Merced and Scuba & Snorkeling. Shop till you drop at Multicentro Mall and Weil Art Gallery. There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Casco Viejo, don't miss a visit to Avenida Balboa, get engrossed in the history at Museo del Canal Interoceanico de Panama, and delve into the distant past at Panama La Vieja.

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Willemstad, Curacao to Panama City is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Willemstad to Panama City. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 29°C. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Bocas Town.

The colorful and relaxed Bocas Town has a welcoming atmosphere, with the modestly sized urban area showcasing typical Caribbean clapboard houses and home to a mixed community from across the world.

We've included these beaches for you: Wizard Beach and Starfish Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Plastic Bottle Village and Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Step out of Bocas Town to go to Bluff Beach and see Playa Bluff, which is approximately 30 minutes away. There's more to do: shop like a local with Up In The Hill and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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Getting from Panama City to Bocas Town by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Panama City in July: highs in Bocas Town hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 30°C. On the 28th (Sun), you're off to Boquete.

Now known internationally for its fresh mountain air, year-round pleasant temperatures, and large community of North American expats, Boquete has changed rapidly since the start of the century, changing from a humble mountain town, into a humble mountain surrounded by gated communities and estates.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Volcan Baru National Park and River Rafting & Tubing. Get outdoors at Los Cangilones de Gualaca and Los Ladrillos. There's more to do: enjoy some diversion at Boquete Buggies and look for gifts at The Zapadora.

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Getting from Bocas Town to Boquete by combination of ferry and taxi takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Santa Catalina.

Since Santa Catalina became known in the international surfing community in the 1970s, it has done well to maintain its identity as a tucked-away fishing village.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see Rancho Estero and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lagartero Beach.

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You can drive from Boquete to Santa Catalina in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to drive to El Valle de Anton.

Surrounded by lush forests and spectacular mountains, El Valle de Anton serves as the perfect spot to enjoy some of Panama's finest natural attractions.

Step off the beaten path and head to Butterfly Haven and El Palmar Beach. Visiting Aprovaca (The Orchid Nursery & Conservation Center) and Gaital National Park will get you outdoors. Explore El Valle de Anton's surroundings by going to Vista Mar Golf Beach & Marina (in San Carlos), Farallon Butterflies (in Farallon) and Leading Adventures (in Rio Hato). It doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at The Anton Valley Historical and Cultural Museum.

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Drive from Santa Catalina to El Valle de Anton in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, and bus; or take a bus. On the 6th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Panama City.

Step off the beaten path and head to Bahai Temple and El Arco Chato. Get outdoors at Fishing Charters & Tours and Panama Rainforest Discovery Center. Enjoy Panama City some more: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, visit Cinta Costera, view the masterpieces at Karavan Gallery, and stop by Nina Concept Store.

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Traveling by car from El Valle de Anton to Panama City takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Sat) before leaving for home.