Why cruise your yacht in Panama?
Panama may not be your first thought as a destination for your cruising vacation but these are the reasons that it should be:
- Extended cruising permit of upto 1 year renovable
- Fantastic class anchorages around Bocas del Toro, San Blas, Islas Secas and the Pearl Islands
- Rich history of Spanish rule, plus American and French influence
- Explore little Manhattan Panama City with its excellent luxury shopping
- World class provisioning, easy access spare parts and repair facilities
- Excellent selection of marinas on both Atlantic and Pacific coasts
- Superb fishing, water sports and adventure opportunities
- Excellent air connections to Europe, North and South America
- And cruise through the amazing Panama Canal
- Visit the indigenous tribes
- Fantastic surfing
What can you do at Panama?Islands in Panama
San Blas Archipielago
The Comarca de Kuna Yala ( Comarca de San Blas ) is a narrow, 226km-long strip on the Caribbean coast that includes the Archipielago de San Blas with vibrant colors. Kuna Yala is comprised of over 350 islands in the San Blas archipelago, plus a stretch of 200 Km. of virgin rainforest along the coast.
Bocas del Toro Islands
Located on the Caribbean coast of Panama near the Costa Rican border, this unspoiled archipelago of nine big islands and many smaller ones creates an inland sea where the breezes are so tranquil the waves rarely exceed knee height. Turquoise waters make Bocas del Toro a complete Caribbean paradise.
Pearl Islands
The Pearl Islands of Panama is an archipelago that covers around 250 small islands of which most are totally uninhabited. The Pearl Islands are most famous for their wonderful white sand deserted beaches, scuba diving, and marine life (whale watching). The best way to explore all is by sailing.
Islas Secas
Islas Secas is world-class vacation destination located on a chain of sixteen pristine, jungle-clad volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, twenty-five miles south of mainland Panama.
Bathed by the azure, rich waters of the Tropical Eastern Pacific and adorned with exotic wildlife
What can you do at Panama?LEISURE PANAMA ACTIVITIES
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal. You just can’t leave here without seeing one of the most significant accomplishments in Panama’s history and the maritime trade for the connection between two oceans.
Indignos tribes in Panama
Panama has a diverse group of indigenous cultures that play an important role in the country’s cultural diversity. There are seven distinct indigenous cultures in different places.
Fishing in Panama
One of the many surprises Panama has in store for you is being able to go fishing in its capital city, located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. For freshwater fishing consider Gatún Lake.
Golf in Panamá
Panama is now a golf destination- this small country has city, beach and mountain golf courses including a new course widely regarded as the best in Latin America. Here you can find so good courses
Watersports in Panama
The beaches in Panama offer wonderful waters to practice sports such as surfing, bodyboarding, bodysurfing, jet skiing, kayaking, scuba diving, parasailing, paddleboarding and many more.
Fantastic historic sites
The History is about the Isthmus of Panama region's long history that occurred in Central America, from Pre-Columbiancultures, during the Spanish colonial era, through independence and the current country of Panama. Later central Panama was home to some of the first pottery-making in the Americas
Spa and Health
Spa and health tourism is on a high in Panama. Your mind, body and soul will unquestionably experience the beauty of health spa tourism in Panama. Health tourism is just what the doctor ordered for you. The treatments are well up to the mark and the doctors and surgeons are highly qualified and mostly trained in US.
Art
Panama has a rich tradition in the arts. Many of the country’s folkloric traditions come from the central region, in particular the Azuero Peninsula. The Azuero Peninsula is known affectionately as Panama’s heartland and it is from here that some of the best-known styles of music and dance originate.
Cuisine
Panama has its own unique and rich cuisine. As a land bridge between two continents Panama is blessed by nature with an unusual variety of tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs that are used in native cooking. Also, as a crossroads of the world, Panama's cuisine is influenced by its diverse population .
Jewelery
Panama has its own unique and rich cuisine. As a land bridge between two continents Panama is blessed by nature with an unusual variety of tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs that are used in native cooking. Also, as a crossroads of the world, Panama's cuisine is influenced by its diverse population .
Equestrian centers
In Panama, horses have been for many years a source of entertainment among foreigners and Panamanians. For this reason, there is a very active horse riding and competition community in Panama, along with several developed communities with equestrian facilities near Panama City.