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What to do in Panama City for an outdoor adventure!

There are so many things to do in Panama City, it's hard to know where to start. Whether it's shopping, tourism, live music, or wine and restaurants, this cosmopolitan city really has something for everyone. The same goes for fun outdoor adventures. One of the biggest requests from tourists and expats who live or travel to Panama, is to know where to find the best adventures and outdoor activities, whether in the city, or nearby. Luckily there is a lot to do and you will find that your next outdoor escape is just around the corner, and at a budget and skill level that suits everyone. Here are our suggestions for the best things to do outdoors in Panama City and its surroundings.

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Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama

Alongside the leisure and recreational facilities, an 18–hole Nicklaus Design par–72 championship golf course rounds out the offerings. Painted in warm earth tones and topped with tejas, the Buenaventura closely integrates with the natural environment and the nascent residential area, creating a bit of a southern California suburban feel.

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What exercises to do in total quarantine?

The health authorities have taken extreme measures to isolate and even totally quarantine some of Santiago's municipalities. This measure, relieves the importance of staying at home to prevent, among all, that the Coronavirus Covid-19 continues to spread.

Pedasi, tourist destination and wildlife refuge

Its natural beauty, the diversity of its fauna, its culture and tradition and the friendliness of its people make Pedasí one of the perfect places to visit. This was allowed to meet a group of people, including villagers and local authorities, after a tour of the place as part of their campaign 'Come to Pedasí'. The main objective of the initiative is to show local and foreign visitors the different activities that can be enjoyed in this cozy place, the district of Pedasí, as well as the attractions offered by its beaches, including Venao, and its islands, Cañas and Iguana, highlighted the Pedasí Chamber of Tourism.

Tourist passport for tourists

AltaPlaza Mall, a new shopping proposal in Panama City, presents its Exclusive Shopping Passport for Tourists. All tourists who have less than three months of being in our country, can acquire their Purchase Passport free of charge, registering their data in the information center of the Mall, located at level 1. With this new service, tourists will be able to enjoy their stay in Panama, doing their shopping at AltaPlaza Mall, receiving discounts of up to 20% at the participating stores.

PGA Tour Latin America returns to Buenaventura

One of the main professional golf tours returns this season to the country. In March, the PGA Tour Latin America will launch its tournament schedule with the Buenaventura Classic. The PGA Tour Latin America returns this year to the Buenaventura Golf Club, after almost three seasons outside the tournament schedule.

Pedasi Panama Adventure 2019

I had the privilege of hosting two great Cass Tours groups on our annual trip to Pedasi, Panama, each group consisted of 16 anglers. We have been fishing Pedasi since 2001 and there’s a reason its called the “Tuna Coast” as this area has an enormous population of Yellowfin Tuna though most are football size fish anywhere from 15 to 30 pounds we have on occasion caught 100+ pound tuna.

Buenaventura - the course, which was designed by the legendary firm Jack Nicklaus, was recognized by the World Golf Awards as the best in the country by 2018

Farallon is a beautiful beach along the Pacific coast of Panama. With soft white sand and calm waters, it is increasingly becoming one of the most popular beach destinations in Panama. Activities are usually swimming and sunbathing, although there are other options that include boating, water skiing, fishing and golf.

Fishing in Panama, an experience to live

Panama is considered a paradise of sport fishing in its various forms inshore and offshore, in fact, one of the possible meanings of the word "Panama" is abundance of fish and butterflies. We have more than 250 fishing records worldwide, more than anywhere in the world, among the main saltwater species are sailfish, wahoo and marlin.

Diving in Panama Summer 2019

Diving in Panama Summer 2019 Diving in Panama Summer 2018, Panama tropical paradise, for diving sports there are interesting sites, coral reefs of great beauty. Located in the Pacific Ocean: Las Perlas Archipelago, Coiba Island, Taboga Island, Chiriqui Gulf. In the Caribbean: San Blas, Bocas del Toro, Isla Iguana, Portobelo, Isla Grande.

Marissa Thompson, with the first gold medal for Panama

Panama managed to get on the podium of the Youth Olympic Games, which take place in the Argentine city of Buenos Aires, and does so with a gold medal won by Marissa Thompson. The athlete, 16 years old, got...

The best surf camps in Panama

Among surfers, it is said that Panama has beaches for all levels and types of surfers: for those who like to break waves, for those who prefer to slide inside a large water pipe, for those who enjoy sailing on their board, for those who dare with pirouettes and short flights above the sea. It is known that Panama has more than 50 points to surf in comfort, without fuss or multitudes.

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What to do in Panama City for an outdoor adventure!

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Pedasi, tourist destination and wildlife refuge

Tourist passport for tourists

PGA Tour Latin America returns to Buenaventura

Pedasi Panama Adventure 2019

Buenaventura - the course, which was designed by the legendary firm Jack Nicklaus, was recognized by the World Golf Awards as the best in the country by 2018

Fishing in Panama, an experience to live

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Marissa Thompson, with the first gold medal for Panama

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