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Panama Outdoors
With a cosmopolitan capital full of sparkly casinos, it's easy to overlook the
appeal of Panama's outdoors. But it's worth making it your top priority.
Start with the astounding wildlife: primates swing from trees, whales
breach offshore and butterflies dart across the forest floor. Ride a dugout
canoe through jungle waterways, snorkel around jewel-toned reefs, trek to
misty heights or surf huge Pacific tubes. Refuel with fresh coffee from the
highlands, and then repeat.
Best of Panama Outdoors
Best Surf Beach
Laid-back vibes, access to Parque Nacional Coiba and world-class waves: it's all at
Santa Catalina.
Best Hike
Sendero Los Quetzales is a beautiful 8km route, running between Cerro Punta and
Boquete in Chiriquí Province.
Best Sportfishing
If you want to break a sportfishing world record, your chances are high at Bahía Piña.
Best Dive Site
Parque Nacional Coiba has extraordinary marine wildlife; you might spot hammer-
heads or a whale shark.
Best Accessible Wildlife-Watching
More than 500 bird spices have been sighted along Pipeline Rd in Parque Nacional
Soberanía - hit the trail and start counting!
Best White-Water Rafting
Tackle the white water of Río Chiriquí from May through to December.
