Things to do in Veraguas


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Escudo de Veraguas

Things to do in Veraguas

Hidden beaches, crystal clear waters, white sands and thick jungle make this destination an earthly paradise. There lives a gnabe community and animals as wonderful as the lazy pygmy and the red frog. For some, this could be the most beautiful island of our country. The assertion may seem daring, but certainly Escudo de Veraguas is a magical place for tourists. It is within the Ngabe Bugle comarca and for now it is forbidden to build on it. This is the most oceanic island around Bocas del Toro and it is just outside the tourist route, in the Gulf of the Mosquitos. Read More

Panama Dive Center

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We run trips from Santa Catalina daily. The boat usually leaves between 8 and 8.30 in the morning and comes back at about 4.30. The ride to the dive sites takes about one hour and thirty minutes. We do two or three dives a day, depending on what you prefer, and (occasionally) weather conditions. Read More

Isla del Canal de Afuera

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On the northeast side of the park we find Isla Canales de Afuera, approximately 16 miles from Isla Coiba, has several sisters Isla Canales Afuerita and Canales de Tierra. Read More

Coiba National Park - Isla Coiba

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Coiba National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Panama. It offers diverse marine life, coral reefs, wildlife, hiking trails, sport fishing and great swimming b... Read More

La Yeguada Forest Reserve

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La Yeguada is the first forest reserve in Panama and due to its spectacular scenery with mountains, lakes and even a waterfall it has become one of the most popular campi... Read More

Isla Cebaco

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Cebaco Island has 8,500 hectares with a population of approximately 650 people.

Most of the inhabitants are native fishermen, humble and hardworking. Isla Cebaco offers a phenomenal setting for diving, snorkeling and other water sports.

In the mountains of the island, you can find a great abundance of fruit, exotic wood trees, and fresh water from the mountains. You can see both sides of the island from the top of the mountain. Isla Cebaco is located in the district of Montijo, province of Veraguas.

You can leave Puerto Mutis, 25 minutes from Santiago (the main city of Veraguas) and 4 hours from Panama City.

The distance from the port to the island is relatively short, depending on the speed of the boat. The island is approximately 30 to 40 kilometers from Puerto Mutis. Read More

Golfo de Montijo

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The tropical humid forest predominates, there are also pastures, savannahs, ciénegas and secondary vegetation. In the Gulf, the mangrove forest predominates, with different representative species such as red mangrove, black mangrove and white mangrove. The Wetland of International Importance Golfo de Montijo represents an important habitat for migratory birds such as passage and nesting. Read More

Unlimited Adventures

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One of the best tourist service experience, and customer service, providing a quality and all safety standards, for a better satisfaction and enjoyment of this beautiful paradise. Read More

Isla granito de oro, Veraguas

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A small island off the northeastern coast of Isla Coiba named Granito de Oro has emerged as one of the most popular stops for visitors interested in snorkeling the abundant waters of Coiba National Park and picnicking on one of the most pristine beaches in the world. Read More

Playa Morrillo, Veraguas, Panama

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Playa Morrillo, a semi deserted beach located in the province of Veraguas, a little off the map, in fact it is not on the map. This beach is for the more adventurous, although it has accommodations and road, it is a little hidden. This beach is a special destination for surfers of all categories because it offers a wave that at its best is a spectacular tube, apart from it is even a Panamanian secret spot. Read More

Santa Catalina

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Santa Catalina is an internationally recognised surfing spot in Panama due to its very consistent rock bottom point breaks. It is also an attractive place to hang out wit... Read More

Santa Fe National Park

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This park is perfect for nature lovers as it offers 95% of it surface in evergreen forest, 300 species of birds, rare amphibians and picturesque mountains for your magazi... Read More

Isla Rancheria

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Because of the location within the National Park a future commercial development has to comply with strict environmental regulations; minimal logging, zero contamination, only half of the island can be developed, the remainder needs to remain intact.  Read More

Isla Tintorera

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Surrounded by a paradise of greenery and turquoise waters. This is how the days go by in this paradise where tranquility is breathed. Isla Cebaco offers a phenomenal setting for diving, snorkeling, sport fishing and other water sports. Read More

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