Things to Do in Panama

There are 28 attractions in Panama. Panama Canal, strategic shipping canal connecting atlantic and pacific oceans, is the most popular.

1

Panama Canal

Strategic shipping canal connecting Atlantic and Pacific oceans

Canal

2

Archipiélago de San Blas

Indigenous Guna archipelago with coral islands in Panama

Islands

3

Archipiélago de Bocas del Toro

Panamanian Caribbean archipelago with diverse marine habitats

Islands

4

Coiba

Island and marine park with Pacific biodiversity

Island

5

Panamá Viejo

Ruins of Panama's original colonial-era port city

Archaeological Site

6

Taboga Island

Small Pacific island near Panama City, sandy beaches

Island

7

Soberanía National Park

Panama Canal watershed forest with rich wildlife

Park

8

Darién National Park

Remote Panamanian rainforest park and UNESCO World Heritage site

Park

9

Gatun Lake

Artificial Panama lake forming part of Panama Canal

Reservoir

10

Volcán Barú

Panama's highest volcano offering mountain and ocean views

Volcano

11

Pearl Islands

Archipelago off Panama known for beaches and wildlife

Islands

12

Isla Barro Colorado

Tropical island hosting renowned tropical research station

Island

13

Chagres and Fort San Lorenzo

Colonial fort and riverine site guarding the Chagres

Ruins

14

Chagres National Park

Tropical rainforest park protecting Panama Canal watershed

Park

15

Isla Colón

Main Bocas del Toro island with Caribbean beaches

Island

16

Culebra Cut

Artificial canal excavation forming Panama Canal's narrowest section

Monument

17

Lake Alajuela

Reservoir feeding Panama Canal and regional water supply

Reservoir

18

Isla Escudo de Veraguas

Small Caribbean island with endemic species and indigenous community

Island

19

Punta Mariato

Remote Pacific headland with rugged coastline and wildlife

Cape

20

Contadora Island

Small Pearl Islands resort island with beaches and villas

Island

21

Bayano Lake

Large artificial reservoir supplying Panama's hydroelectric power

Reservoir

22

Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park

Marine national park protecting coral reefs and islands

National Park

23

Isla del Rey, Panama

Largest Pearl Islands island with fishing villages

Island

24

Volcán Barú National Park

National park around Panama's highest volcano

National Park

25

Cerro Hoya National Park

Panamanian national park protecting Pacific rainforest and wildlife

National Park

26

Altos de Campana National Park

Panama national park protecting cloud forest and peaks

National Park

27

Sarigua National Park

Panamanian park protecting dry forest and xeric landscapes

National Park

28

General Division Omar Torrijos Herrera National Park

Protected rainforest park named after Omar Torrijos

National Park

29

Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo

Spanish colonial forts guarding Caribbean trade routes and ports

Historical Site

30

The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá

Colonial-era transisthmian route including ports and fortifications

Historical Site