On the Atlantic coast there are paradisaical resorts and beaches from Isla Grande, Colon, to the Bocas del Toro Archipelago. You can choose between a day trip or a week long adventure.

The San Blas Islands, home to the indigenous Kuna Indians, total 367 islands with white sand beaches, some of them totally uninhabited in which you can swim or snorkel observing the most amazing underwater life. The Kuna Indians have been the subject of many articles and books. Since Panama is one of those few countries that has treated their indigenous people with respect, the Kuna live in harmony with the rest of the population, and have all the protection from the government of Panama. San Blas is considered to be one of the most photographed places in the world for its unique beauty.

A visit to the ruins of Spanish forts in Portobelo located in Costa Arriba, Colon, and you find yourself in the past when the Great Trade Fairs were held in that fortress, gold, spices and goods were traded and it was often victim of the attacks of pirates, the ancient cannons are a living proof of those dangerous times. On saturday nights you can witness the Congos of Portobelo, a group of AfroAntillian dancers keeping their tradition alive. A few minutes farther by car you will find Isla Grande or Big Island, located inside the Ecological Park of Portobelo. This area has incredibly clear waters and coral reefs full of colorful marine life, an all inclusive resort, some eco hotels with all commodities and a Caribbean chilled lifestyle that will make you want to stay. For those who like surfing, there is a great break at one side of the Island, fishing is awesome and other breaks and diving spots are readily available by water taxis.

Bocas del Toro – Sea, Nature and Fun

Bocas is one of Panama’s top tourist attractions and with good reason. Here you can enjoy beautiful lonely beaches and visit the rainforest, called by Lonely Planet Guide “a biologists fantasy”. Bocas town has much history, a very active nightlife and friendly, mostly English speaking population.

The first person to anchor in the peaceful waters of Bocas was Christopher Columbus in 1502. He repaired his boats on Carenero Island, named by him. Later on, English pirates thought of Bocas as the perfectly safe haven and later in the 1800’s it became a commercial center for trade in cacao and bananas. You can still find the rich hand made Bocas Chocolate, traditionally made. Since Bocas was populated mainly by Jamaican Immigrants, it became an English speaking province in a Spanish speaking nation.

The TV Show Survivor has been filmed by 12 different countries including France, Spain, Italy and Russia, in the exotic Bocas del Toro Archipelago. Aqua blue water beaches washing up against nature dense rainforest and a relaxed, friendly town, these are some of the attractions Bocas del Toro.

In the last few years, Bocas has experienced a real estate boom. Prices of land have skyrocketed. Still, they represent some of the best buys in the Caribbean. Mostly Americans, Italians and other European people are buying in Bocas, the best way to avoid scalpers (you don’t want to end up spending your lifetime’s savings on an property that either does not exists or will never be yours) is to have a Panamanian guide you through the process and show you around. Remember, even on a retirement income, in Bocas you can enjoy “the good life” in safe and beautiful surroundings.

These islands are home of well preserved rainforests, healthy coral reefs, white-sand beaches and dozens of mangrove islets, as of a great diversity of flora and fauna. The region, which has been referred to as the “Galapagos of the Caribbean“, is also focus of several scientific and ecological projects of great importance to maintain the biodiversity as a heritage for the future. The Panamanian government has recognized the uniqueness of the area by designating Bocas as the most important ecotourism development region, of national priority.

The investor is offered a host of incentives through Tourism Law 8, including tax and interest breaks, customs exclusions, special equipment depreciation schedules, and a variety of resident visa statuses.

Bocas is easily accessible by the new Bocas del Toro International Airport, with three daily flights to and from Panama City, and one daily flight to/from David, the second largest city in Panama. There is another flight now from the all new Boquete Airport (another paradise on its own category). By road is accessible from Panama City and David. Regular water taxi and ferryboat services, connect you to the mainland.

In Panama, you can go white water rafting today and sea kayaking tomorrow…Roam the cloud forest with quetzals or witness a giant leatherback lay her eggs… Scuba dive pirate ships wrecks…even snorkel some of the oldest reefs in the Caribbean.

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