Panama is an exotic Caribbean adventure that will make you never want to end your vacation! Affectionately called “the bridge of the world”, it’s a place where modern cities mesh seamlessly with ecological wonders.

The stunning coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea are dotted with unspoiled beaches stretching out as far as the eyes can see. The Caribbean beaches are rich with coral reefs and aquatic life making it a perfect haven for scuba divers.

While most beaches on the Caribbean coast, including Colon, Bocas del Toro, and San Blas tend to be on the smaller in size, the beaches are on the Pacific side are quite large, which proves easily acceptable for the Panamerican Road. Popular beaches include Rio Mar, Corona, and Playa Blanca.

For the active travelers, there are incredible opportunities for windsurfing, surfing, volleyball, and long swimming. Las Perlas Archipelago, Iguana Island, and Coiba National Park all offer great scuba diving opportunities.

If you’re looking for a more physically taxing adventure, try surfing the 15 foot waves of Santa Catalina, Venao, and Rio Mar. The sites are home to some of the world’s finest swimmers and international competitions.

Off the beach, try visiting one of Panama’s many natural parks which hold some of the most fantastic vistas in all of Central America. Local flora tours through rainforests have fascinated tourists for decades. Don’t forget river rafting, as Panama has fast rapids with ratings of 3-4.