The best beaches in the world
Panama beaches are found in abundance, both on the mainland and on the thousands of outlying island on the Pacific and Caribbean sides of the country. The beaches on the Panama mainland are sadly not in the greatest condition. Much of the coastline is comprised of mudflats and the sand and shoreline is not protected in many areas. That said, there are numerous gorgeous beaches in Panama. The fact just happens to be that you will find the great majority of them on the outlying islands. This is where the pristine beaches are to be found. The good news is that there is a plethora from which to choose. There are some 1,000 islands on the Pacific side and around 500 on the Caribbean side.
Comarca Kuna Yala is an ideal example of a beach in Panama that resembles something taken right from a postcard. This particular beach is located on the Caribbean coast of Panama.
Another attraction, the Isla Bastimentos National Park is a nature lover’s paradise, offering a white sandy beach, lush jungle, and a visually stunning coral reef. Swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing are all favorite activities on this lazy beach where you can truly explore nature.
Other top beaches can be found in Coiba National Park, the Las Perlas Archipelago, Santa Clara, and Farallon Beach. It is definitely worth a mention that you should always swim with caution in Panama. Panama is notorious for its intense riptides, so even if the signs say that it is okay to swim, you still want to exercise extreme caution.
The San Blas Islands of Panama comprise some 378 island and cays and are autonomously governed by the Kuna Yala people, who are very friendly and welcoming to tourists. It is, however, helpful to understand that these islands, only around 50 of which are inhabited, represent a true return to nature. You will find not [...]
Bocas del Toro Panama is located off of the east coast of the country in the Caribbean Sea. It is situated on the southern tip of Colon Island and is primarily comprised of a small town and long stretches of beach, as the island is widely a tourist resort. Very few Panamanians actually take up [...]