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Panama City, Panama

Meet Your Travel Companions Embark on a journey of unparalleled experiences with Clémentine & Colas, your dedicated travel experts. As the co-founders of AZORA Voyages, they craft extraordinary customized travel adventures for clients willing to discover the world. 🌟 Customized Travel Experiences Clémentine & Colas excel in creating travel packages and selecting the best partners for accommodations, transportation, and activities. Their commitment extends beyond sales to comprehensive travel support, ensuring amazing unforgettable travel experiences. 📚 Expert Guide and Support They authored insightful travel guides on Panama and Costa Rica, offering a depth of knowledge that goes beyond the ordinary. These guides serve as a testament to their dedication to providing clients with enriching experiences. Parts of AZORA Voyages, they keep writing new travel guides, offering valuable insights into the destinations they both intimately know and passionately explores. 🌎 Global Insigh

Libby Graham

Evans, GA, USA

I have traveled for work the majority of my life, but always find time on each trip to find the best local spots. I've visited 49/50 states and lived in 8 states, not to mention the temporary ones I call home for weeks on the road with work. I love a good road trip with the windows down and amazing music while finding the best local coffee shops and hikes. Sometimes even the quickest trip to a nearby town is enough to satisfy the travel bug. I am a massive foodie and will always seek out the best meals to have in each city I visit. A good meal can tell a lot about the culture and the town that you are in and often is what you remember most when you leave. No trip is too big or too small to plan. I love all types of adventure and can't want to help you plan yours! It's important to find locations that give the full experience to enjoy and make you feel happy to be there and that each trip is work it.

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Ultimate Guide to Panamá 🇵🇦

An adventurous and affordable destination, somewhat off the beaten path with impressive architecture, incredible wildlife, and relaxing coastline! A day by day itinerary on how to make the most of a ten day trip to this Central American country! This guide focuses of activities, lodging, and transportation as well as providing estimated costs for each.

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Twenty Five Days a Year

Panama: Three Week Full Itinerary

We recently spent almost three weeks in Panama and this country SHOCKED us. The amount of diversity this place has to offer is insane: waterfalls, beach towns, surfing, snorkelling, mountain towns, volcanoes, cloud forests, islands everywhere, and so much more. The weather, endless activities, amazing food, and ease of travelling around this place makes it a great vacation spot! This itinerary covers the following places in Panama: - Panama City - San Blas Islands - Playa Vaneo - Santa Catalina - Boca Chica - El Valle de Anton (Anton Valley) - Boquete It covers everything we did (hotels, food, travelling, tours, activities, and SO MUCH MORE), and gives our personal opinion into where we think you should spend more or less time (to make this itinerary more flexible for your wants!). This itinerary covers everywhere we went with the addition of a few days and uses a car - which we found to be the easiest way to get around. However, almost all the locations listed in the below are able to get around to with the use of shuttles and public transportation. & yes it's for three weeks, but this itinerary is easily adjustable to either cut the locations that sound the least interesting to you, or add / cut more time in certain locations!

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Restless Pursuits

Panama City, Panama- Local Guidebook

My husband and I did the Peace Corps in Panama. We were sent to the Bocas Del Toro region far from Panama City, but we visited the city frequently. Another Peace Corps volunteer, who we are really good friends with, met up with us in Panama City in 2023 for a reunion of sorts. She has lived in Panama City with her husband and kids for over 11 years. We talked about the many things to see and do in the city and she helped me write this guidebook. Included in the guide are: 🏔️ - Honest Opinions of Top Attractions 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 - Family-Friendly Activities 🏝️ - Day or Overnight Trips near the City 🍽️ - Restaurant and Bar Recommendations 🏨 - Places to Stay

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Exploring Panama City: Top Destinations You Must Visit

Panama City is a vibrant mosaic of modernity and history, offering a myriad of attractions that cater to every kind of traveler. From its historic quarters to its bustling markets, and striking skyline, Panama City promises an enriching travel experience. Here’s a summary of the top areas in Panama City you should explore and why they should be on your travel itinerary.

Casco Viejo

Casco Viejo, or the Old Quarter, is a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with colonial charm. Walk its narrow cobblestone streets to discover historic churches, beautifully restored buildings, and colorful facades that harken back to the city's 17th-century roots. The area is buzzing with boutique hotels, trendy cafes, and vibrant nightlife, making it an ideal place for both day-time exploration and evening relaxation. Don’t miss landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Plaza de Francia.

Panama Canal

No trip to Panama City is complete without visiting the world-famous Panama Canal. This engineering marvel connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, playing a crucial role in international maritime trade. Head to the Miraflores Visitor Center to watch ships pass through the locks and learn about the canal’s history and

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