The ease of travel and wide array of experiences make Panama one of the most attractive emerging tourism destinations in the world. In just one week, visitors can enjoy two oceans, experience the mountains and rainforest, learn about native cultures and take advantage of vibrant urban life. The capital, Panama City, is a modern, sophisticated metropolis that resembles Miami and has established commerce, arts, fashion and dining
Arriving in Panama City first at PTY Tocumen International is the most likely airport of entrance.
Flying Private: There are several FBO options available. Assistance is offered upon request for current clients.
► Wikipedia information on PTY Tocumen International
The best source to check which airlines are servicing the airport.
Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 180 days.
► US Department of State Panama Information
Fort San Lorenzo on the Pacific side
Size: 7 villas
Located on a 14-island archipelago, Islas Secas is an eco-luxury escape on Panama’s pristine Pacific coast, accommodating just 24 guests. Reserve one of the seven casitas (you can also rent out the entire island) and enjoy locally sourced dishes like crispy snapper and ceviche at the open-air restaurant, Terraza. Then, discover the natural wonders just outside your door with adventures ranging from fishing and whale watching to snorkeling in the UNESCO-listed Coiba National Park.
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Gulf of Chiriquí
Size: 8 Beachfront Casitas, One 6-bedroom Villa Estate
Style: Contemporary
Year Opened: 1988
Most Recent Renovation/Update: 1988
Designer/Architect: Contemporary
A 400-Acre, Luxury Island Resort
“Palenque” means refuge or sanctuary, and that’s exactly what travelers will find on Isla Palenque, a 400 acre private island retreat just off of Panama’s northern Pacific coast. For centuries, the islands dotting the emerald waters of the Gulf of Chiriquí have provided a safe haven for humans and wildlife alike. Pottery shards and stone tools found on Isla Palenque offer clues to the island’s past Pre-Colombian inhabitants and the surrounding waters are rich with marine life, which flourishes without the pressures of human development. Today, guests can discover the island’s past on guided forest hikes, scramble over ocean boulders to feel the spray from a blowhole, cast a line for rockfish, paddle a kayak or SUP along more than five miles of coastline or venture further by boat into the Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park to snorkel among tropical reefs and lounge on deserted white sand beaches straight out of Robinson Crusoe.
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Bocas del Toro
Size: 16 overwater villas / 6 Jungle Tree Houses
Year Opened: 2019
Designer/Architect: Elora Hardy / Ibuku
Nayara Bocas del Toro was created to be the western world’s ultimate boutique luxury vacation destination. You no longer need to travel to Bora Bora, Tahiti, or the Maldives to experience an exotic private island vacation with over the water villas on stilts. It is as simple as a three-hour direct flight from Miami to Panama City Panama, a one-hour regional flight to Bocas Del Toro, and a fifteen-minute boat ride to Nayara Bocas del Toro.
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Panama City / Casco Viejo historic district
Size: 22 rooms and suites
Style: Colonial
Year Opened: 1917
Colonial mansions, art galleries, and trendy cafés line the streets of Panama’s historic district, home to Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo. The 159-room hotel, which is also located in a UNESCO World Heritage site, features a full-service spa with pool and ocean views, plus multiple dining venues, including Caleta, serving Mediterranean Seafood cuisine, the indoor/outdoor sky bar, Ammi, and a gourmet coffee shop to secure your daily caffeine fix before heading out to explore the area.
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Panama City / Casco Viejo historic district
Size: 50 rooms and suites
Restaurants: 2
Year Opened: 2022
Designer/Architect: Atelier Ace
Originally associated with Ace Hotel.
The American Trade Hotel and Hall is a boutique luxury hotel and events space combining old world elegance with clean, current design. It’s located in the most desirable area in Panama City: Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage site offering the best sight-seeing, dining, nightlife, destination weddings, corporate and social events, all combined with an authentic Panamanian cultural experience.
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Location: Bocas del Toro
Bedrooms: 11
Dedicated Staff: 6+
Embark on an unparalleled experience at Sweet Bocas, where the epitome of luxury converges seamlessly with the natural allure and the laid-back surfer ambiance of Bocas del Toro. Sweet Bocas’ commitment to sustainability extends beyond buzzwords, as they operate under permaculture principles, creating a self-sustaining natural ecosystem.
Redefined luxury through understatement, meticulously integrating luxury with a profound respect for the surrounding environment. From the pristine crystalline waters and meticulously crafted teak houses to the handpicked produce sourced from our farm and the pure rainwater that fills your glasses, every little detail is thoughtfully integrated.
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Panama City
2023 #99
LATIN AMERICA’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS
2023 #6
Panama’s foremost fine-dining establishment is helmed by Mario Castrellón, whose perseverance in putting Panamanian ingredients on the culinary map ensures Maito’s place as a regular on Latin America’s 50 Best list. Sourcing sustainable products from indigenous communities, he creates colourful dishes based on traditional cuisine: think coconut-infused dumplings and local staple sancocho soup. The à la carte menu is divided between land and sea (‘tierra’ and ‘mar), but there is an option to tackle a degustation tasting as well.
My Virtuoso Panama Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
► WIKIVOYAGE: Panama Page
A great resource for all the basic information you need for Panama.
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page updated: May 2024
images courtesy: Wikimedia Commons, Panama Tourism Board
Please Note: All Hotel / Resort / Cruise / Services Amenities are subject to availability and may have changed since the date of this being published.
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