Things to do
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Things to do
Below a few suggestions of things you can do that you don't normally see at travel agencies and that won't cost you an arm and a leg.
Visit Taboga island, about a 40 minute boat trip away. A nice, relatively quiet beach (this picture was taken on a Sunday)
Rent a bicycle at Amador Causeway
Take the Panama Railroad train accross the Isthmus in the morning (weekdays only) and check out the must-sees on the Caribbean coast. The train ticket costs $ 20. Share a taxi and check out the local scene and return in a taxi.
When you arrive at Colón, make sure you visit the San Lorenzo National Park and its Spanish fortress, Ft. San Lorenzo. A true trip back in time.
Visit Panama Canal Miraflores visitor center. A must see (and problaby more than once). The visitor's center has a great exhibit.
Or, a one-day trip to Santa Clara beach (just over 1 hr driving of a nice 4-lane highway). The picture below is on a "busy" Sunday.
Happy hour at Veracruz beach (10-15 taxi drive) (picture coming soon).
Explore the Casco Viejo, Panama's Colonial Quarters and Panama La Vieja, Panama's first settlement before the pirates burned down.
Want to see humpback whales?
Check out PanamaWhaleWatching.com for whale watching safaries starting in 2007
And finally, a more traditional trip but a must do, visit an Embera Indian village up the Chagres river.
Most of these tours can (and should) be arranged in advance. Check room rates and availability below.
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last update: April 08