explore & snorkel on isla iguana From approximately August to February, mama sea turtles are nesting and babies are being born (mostly [...]
stay in a panama treehouse & soak in hot springs
Janet Dore2023-02-02T04:03:29+00:00explore & snorkel on isla iguana You can't come to Panamá and not stay in a treehouse! Especially this one, which is [...]
isla canas mangroves kayak or sup tour
Janet Dore2024-06-29T23:48:04+00:00explore & snorkel on isla iguana Isla Canas is located between Playa Venao and Tonosí and is home to a 13-kilometer-long beach [...]
take a walk on playa la garita (pedasi)
Janet Dore2022-08-31T15:47:16+00:00take a walk on playa la garita (pedasi) Playa La Garita is another one of Pedasi's tranquil beaches that is a [...]
horseback riding in playa venao
Janet Dore2024-06-30T00:01:56+00:00horseback riding in playa venao It doesn't get much better than horseback riding in Playa Venao — and you have two options [...]
hike to a playa venao waterfall
Janet Dore2024-06-30T00:02:56+00:00hike to a playa venao waterfall The size of a Playa Venao waterfall is highly dependent on rainfall. From a month into [...]
explore destiladeros (pedasí)
Janet Dore2022-08-22T22:34:15+00:00things to do in destiladeros There are several things to do in Destiladeros! Just 25 minutes from Pedasí), this is a wild, [...]
search for treasures on playa toro (pedasí)
Janet Dore2024-06-30T00:04:02+00:00search for treasures on playa toro (pedasí) Playa Toro (AKA "Bull Beach") is one of our favorite beaches in Pedasí — and [...]
have a drink at a cool beach bar (la barca, playa venao)
Janet Dore2024-06-30T00:08:44+00:00la barca beach bar One of the best bars in Playa Venao, La Barca is a cool spot to get a cold [...]
take a drive to playa punta mala
Janet Dore2022-08-23T04:17:41+00:00take a drive in the country to playa punta mala If you like long drives through the beautiful countryside, want to explore [...]
hike cerro ancon
Janet Dore2022-08-23T04:19:18+00:00hike cerro ancon We love to hike Cerro Ancon! Cerro Ancón (or Ancon Hill) is the highest point in Panama City [...]
visit the fish market in panama city
Janet Dore2025-09-10T11:53:19+00:00fish market in panama city Oysters and lobsters and fish…oh my! The fish market in Panama City, authentically known as Mercado de [...]
cocktails on a rooftop bar in casco viejo
Janet Dore2022-08-23T04:22:49+00:00cocktails on a rooftop bar in casco viejo A visit to Casco Viejo is a must while in Panamá City. Sipping [...]
day trip to cambutal
Janet Dore2025-10-10T03:43:45+00:00day trip to cambutal Cambutal is a quiet haven for seasoned surfers, yoga buffs, and serious fishermen. The single road running through [...]
rum tasting at mandinga rum bar
Janet Dore2022-08-23T04:24:49+00:00rum tasting at mandinga rum bar If you find yourself in Casco Viejo, the historic district of Panama City, step back [...]
panama city tour (el chorrillo)
Janet Dore2022-08-23T04:30:43+00:00panama city tour (el chorrillo) Want something different than a traditional Panama City tour? Live and experience the local spirit with locals with Victor Peretz of A Local [...]
eat at cafe coca cola
Janet Dore2022-08-23T04:31:54+00:00eat at cafe coca cola Located on the edge of Casco Viejo, the city’s historical district, Cafe Coca Cola is the oldest [...]