Posts tagged Pacific Coast
Panama Resorts
Oct 27th
When you are looking for a perfect holiday destination, then Panama is sure to be high on your list of places to visit. While the beauty of Panama has been something of a secret to tourists for a long time now, tourism is finally picking up here. The government is committed to ensuring that development is planned in a sustainable manner without affecting the natural environment of the country. After all it is the country’s natural resources that are its greatest assets.
Staying at one of the many Panama resorts is a fun way to spend your vacation. It is far more interesting than staying at most conventional hotels. Resorts are usually developed in unique locations away from the humdrum of the city. This makes the experience more enjoyable. They are also developed to focus on activities that guests can participate in. And hence offer a complete holiday package.
Panama Resorts There are several resorts in panama for you to consider staying at. You can choose your resort based on its location, activities it offers and your budget. The country has a Pacific coast and an Atlantic coast and numerous islands just waiting to be discovered. It also boasts of rainforests, sometimes located not even an hour from the city. You can also decide to holiday at a resort in the Chirqui highlands.
Resorts on the Beach For a great experience of the sun, sand and beautiful waters check into one of the many beach resorts in the country. At driving distance from the country’s capital is the ‘Decameron Resort’ that offers an all inclusive holiday. The resort offers a glorious setting atop a hill on the beach side and offers every room a great view. It has restaurants, bars, pools, spa and even a disco. You can enjoy a game of golf and other sports. Non-motorized water sports can also be enjoyed here.
The ‘Edge Water Beach Resort’ is also close to Panama City. The resort offers a stunning location and is on a beach front property. Enjoy the clean white beach and explore the shore line looking for marine life. The resort also has a wonderful spa that promises to relieve your body and mind of stress. Other places to look for beach resorts include the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Try ‘The Garden of Eden’ when you are here. The resort offers limited occupancy and offers a truly private and beautiful stay.
You may have seen pictures of villas that are actually located on the waters, and may want to try this unique experience. Then visit the ‘Coral Lodge’ on the San Blas Islands. It offers guests transportation to the resort and has a host of water sports for you to indulge in. A visit to the native Kuna village is not to be missed.
In the Highlands Looking for a resort in the Chiriqui highlands? Then book accommodation at the Playa Bonita. The resort offers a beautiful architectural setting for your holiday and the services to make your stay memorable. You may also enjoy the ‘The Health Haven at Valle Escondido’ and go home rejuvenated and with a new energy for life. The resort’s location in the beautiful hill of the Chiriqui province provides a gorgeous and tranquil setting for your holiday here.
In the Forests If it is the rainforests that draw you to the country then opt for Panama resorts set in such a location. The Cerro Azul rainforests set a magnificent background for the ‘Hostal Casa De Campo Country Inn & Spa’. The resort is small and offers a truly unique experience of the rainforests. ‘The Gamboa Rainforest Resort’ offers a beautiful locale, a wide range of fauna and flora to be seen and wonderful services. It also has many spa packages for you to consider.
Irrespective of the resorts in panama you decide to consider, what is sure is that they will all offer an experience unlike any other. Do make your reservations much ahead of time to ensure that the resort isn’t completely booked up when you arrive
Panama City
Oct 9th
Panama City, also known as Ciudad de Panama in Spanish, is the biggest city in Panama and also the capital of the country. To many it is the face of this wonderful country that has a rich and long history and has invested well in its present and its future. It is the center of all political, economic and administrative activities in the country and is known for its magnificent skyline of high rise buildings.
International Living Magazine has declared Panama to be amongst the Top 5 places where people would love to live after they retire. And this doesn’t include only this year but in fact the last eight years. This speaks volumes about the manner in which the country is developing and attracting people from all across the world. It is thus, not surprising that visitors and locals alike are investing well in the real estate in the country.
If you take an international flight to Panama it will arrive at the Tocumen International Airport at the capital of the country. So your first glimpse of the country will be at its capital. Visitors find the city to be well developed and are thrilled to find that it offers excellent communication centers that seem to bring the world closer to Panama.
Location
If you look at the map of Panama you will find Panama City located on the Pacific Coast. The best time to visit the country is from December to May. The rest of the year is considered the wet season and hence, often avoided by visitors. However, if you plan to come during the off season you will find flight and hotel costs to be much lower than the peak season. Also during the rainy season the verdant natural resources cast a special spell on your experience of the country.
What to see
The capital of the country has much to offer its visitors. In fact there is so much to see and discover that your stay in Panama City would need to be long. Panama La Vieja or Old Panama should be on your list of places you must visit. Casco Antigua is a World Heritage Site and a treasure for visitors to discover. It is a fine example of the cultural diversity that makes the country so special. This diversity is seen clearly in the many architectural styles here. This part of the city is being redeveloped together by the government and the people. Other spots of attraction include:
- Teatro Nacional
- Las Bovedas or literally The Vaults, an esplanade that extends out onto the Pacific Ocean.
- Plaza de la Catedral
- Museo del Canal Interoceánico or the Interoceanic Canal Museum
- The presidential palace or the Palacio de las Garzas, the Heron’s Palace
Panama City in Latin America, offers a terrific range of multi cultural restaurants which are a delight to explore. You may want to try some of the restaurants located close to the Embassy of France. There are a number of tourist attractions still being developed in the city and will add to its attraction and charm.
