📍 Panama

PANAMA ADVENTURES: JUNGLE TRAILS TO CARIBBEAN ISLAND DREAMS

Q: What weather should you expect?

Dry Season (December-April): Peak tourist season with minimal rainfall, comfortable temperatures (24-32°C), and excellent conditions for outdoor activities and beach visits. Highest prices and crowds. Shoulder Season (May, November): Good weather with brief afternoon showers, moderate prices, and fewer tourists. Excellent value while maintaining pleasant conditions for most activities. Green Season (May-November): Higher rainfall with lush landscapes, significantly lower prices, and fewer crowds. Morning activities work well before afternoon rains arrive. Regional Variations: Caribbean coast wetter year-round, Pacific coast has distinct dry/wet seasons. Mountain areas cooler with different precipitation patterns than lowlands.

Canopy hiding howler monkeys, indigenous dugouts crossing turquoise shallows, cloud forests revealing quetzals. Panama's diversity, staggering.

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📖 8 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Explore Panama City and Casco Viejo, then sail to San Blas and its Guna-inhabited atolls. Reach Boquete for cloud forest trails, before ending at Bocas del Toro where the sea sets the rhythm. An itinerary alternating colonial heritage, quiet islands and cool highland nature.

San Blas: Guna islands palm-dotted
Boquete: quetzal cloud forest trails
Bocas del Toro: caribbean lazy days
Casco Viejo: colonial rooftop sunsets

Your day-by-day itinerary

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Panama

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Day 1

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Discovery of Panama City and stroll along the waterfront

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Distance: 124.2 km

Travel time: 2h04

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San Blas

guna yala palm atolls traditional communities

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Day 2

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Boat excursion to a desert island in the San Blas archipelago

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Snorkeling and relaxation on the white sand beach

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Distance: 180 km

Travel time: 3h40

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San Blas

guna yala palm atolls traditional communities

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Day 3

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Exploration of a new island in the San Blas archipelago

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Visit to traditional Kuna cemeteries

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Distance: 124.2 km

Travel time: 2h04

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Panama

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Day 4

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Discovery of Casco Viejo and stroll on the Cinta Costera

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Bike ride on the Amador Causeway

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Panama

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Day 5

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Hiking in Soberania National Park and the Rainforest Discovery Center

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Boat excursion on the Panama Canal to observe local wildlife

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Distance: 35 km

Travel time: 50min

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Boquete

highland coffee farms cloud forest quetzals

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Day 6

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Journey from Panama City to Boquete via David

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Free walk in downtown Boquete

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⏱️ Long drive (5h+)

Distance: 480 km

Travel time: 7h

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Boquete

highland coffee farms cloud forest quetzals

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Day 7

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Rafting descent in the surroundings of Boquete

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Distance: 30 km

Travel time: 45min

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Boquete

highland coffee farms cloud forest quetzals

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Day 8

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Hike on the Quetzal Trail in search of the resplendent quetzal

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Zip line above the jungle of Boquete (12 lines)

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Distance: 85.5 km

Travel time: 1h26

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Bocas Del Toro

archipelago surf caribbean beats island hopping

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Day 9

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Journey to Bocas del Toro and boat crossing to Isla Colón

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Kayaking and snorkeling in the mangroves

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Distance: 180 km

Travel time: 4h

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Bocas Del Toro

archipelago surf caribbean beats island hopping

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Day 10

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Relaxation on the beach of Carenero Island

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Swimming and observation of the seabed

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Distance: 2 km

Travel time: 4min

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Bocas Del Toro

archipelago surf caribbean beats island hopping

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Day 11

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Day trip to the Zapatillas islands: dolphins, starfish, sloths

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Snorkeling and relaxation on Zapatilla Island #1 beach

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Distance: 15 km

Travel time: 30min

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Bocas Del Toro

archipelago surf caribbean beats island hopping

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Day 12

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Sloth watching and excursion in the Bat Cave of Bastimentos

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Swimming and relaxation on Redfrog beach

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Distance: 5 km

Travel time: 20min

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Panama

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Day 13

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Last excursion to Zapatilla Island #2 and deep boarding practice

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Snorkeling and marine wildlife observation

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⏱️ Long drive (5h+)

Distance: 480 km

Travel time: 10h

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Panama

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Day 14

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Free time in Panama City before departure

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Dry Season (December-April): Peak tourist season with minimal rainfall, comfortable temperatures (24-32°C), and excellent conditions for outdoor activities and beach visits. Highest prices and crowds.

Shoulder Season (May, November): Good weather with brief afternoon showers, moderate prices, and fewer tourists. Excellent value while maintaining pleasant conditions for most activities.

Green Season (May-November): Higher rainfall with lush landscapes, significantly lower prices, and fewer crowds. Morning activities work well before afternoon rains arrive.

Regional Variations: Caribbean coast wetter year-round, Pacific coast has distinct dry/wet seasons. Mountain areas cooler with different precipitation patterns than lowlands.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 14 and 20 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

What to discover in Panama?

Central American bridge with canal engineering, biodiversity, and cultural diversity. Experience traditional cultures, incredible nature, and historical significance. The country offers cultural immersion with natural beauty and engineering marvels. Panama provides diverse experiences with natural wonders and cultural authenticity. ⚠️ SAFETY NOTE: Panama is generally safe in tourist areas, though standard precautions apply regarding petty crime in cities. Avoid displaying valuables, use official transportation, and stay in well-established tourist zones. Some remote border areas with Colombia should be avoided due to security concerns.