In just a few short weeks, we will be in the beautiful country of Panamà for The Day After Festival. From January 10-12th, some of the world’s most in-demand artists will be soundtracking our nights at Figali Plaza in Panamà City. Since The Day After Festival begins later in the day at 6:00 PM, you have plenty of time to soak in the country’s many features and highlights. Like, for instance, Panamà’s beaches.
Few people have the luxury of surfing in the morning on the Caribbean Sea and later on, taking an afternoon dip in the Pacific Ocean. In Panamaà, you could do it every day. Not only does the country boast some of the best places to surf, but its highways are among the best in Central America, with four-lane freeways all across the country so you can reach the various beaches with ease.
Experience everything Panamà has to offer by joining us for Day After. Tickets are still available online.
On the Pacific side, you can visit:
Santa Clara and Farallón
These two are best beaches for swimming and they’re only a two hour drive from Panama City. While many beachgoers flock to Farallón, for the most part, this long stretch of sand sees few crowds outside of weekends. Self-catering cabins, midrange bungalows, and seafood restaurants are abundant.
Pearl Islands
The Pearl Islands are a group of over two hundred islands situated to the east in the Gulf of Panama near the southern coast of Panamà. Since many of the islands are uninhabited, you can see the area in an entirely different way. Rent a boat and do some snorkeling, scuba diving, bird watching, or whale watching. Or go to Contadora Island where you can walk to many beaches or take said boat to the nearby islands – all of which have white sand and crystal clear waters.
Venao Beach
Venao Beach, also known as Playa Venado, is in the province of Los Santos. There is a coral reef bay east of the site with white sandy beaches and is surrounded by a dry tropical forest which is also home to many species of wildlife. The newly added beach bars help attract more than just surfers.
Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina is located on the Chiriquí Gulf in the province of Veraguas. The two primary beaches in Santa Catalina are Playa Santa Catalina and Playa Estero. Both are black sand beaches and offer large tide changes through out the day. You could also probably get into a soccer game with some of the locals.
Also noteworthy are the beach waters around Santa Catalina which are routinely tested and have been awarded the Bandera Azul Ecologica (Ecologic Blue Banner award) for their purity.
On the Caribbean coast, you can visit:
Bocas Del Toro
Bocas del Toro is Panama’s top beach destination so rest assured there are plenty of water sports and outdoor activities to enjoy. The area wows visitors due to its vegetation, biodiversity, and ancient customs.
San Blas Islands
The San Blas Islands, also known as comarca Kuna Yala, are arguably the premier beach destinations in Panama, with over 350 islands scattered off the Caribbean coast. On the islands, you can enjoy picture-perfect beaches with white sand, coral reefs, beautiful turquoise water, and lest we forget the palm trees. Though scuba diving is prohibited, you’ll only want to swim and swing in a hammock anyway.
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