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Home in El Valle de Antón
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviewsRustic family mountain home - 5 min walk to town!
Home in Panama City
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviewsBeautiful house with private pool
Home in Río Hato
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviewsRenewed / Make yourself at Home / Enjoy
Home in Pedasí
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews3 min to Pedasi, 5 min to the Beach, Private Pool!
Home in Bocas del Toro
5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsOpen Living, Lush Garden, 3 Min to Beach, AC&TV
Home in Coronado
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsGorgeous house in Coronado, near Pacific beaches
Home in Río Hato
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviewsSpectacular beachfront house in Buenaventura!
Home in Los Algarrobos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsCozy and relaxing house with terrace
Other great vacation rentals in Panama
Villa in Bocas del Toro
5 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviewsCasa del Mar - eco aqua villa
Villa in Portobelo
5 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviewsEntire Villa with pool in front of beach!
Treehouse in La Ermita
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsWi-Fi/Rural/Beaches/Quiet/Accessible/Clean
Tiny home in Hacia Playa, Cambutal
5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsOceanfront luxe Aframe Casita
Cabin in Panamá
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviewsThe Crystal House: Luxury Modern Wood Cabin
Villa in Saboga
5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsSaboga: El Remanso Beachfront Entire Upper Level
Home in Río Hato
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviewsVilla Santorini | Playa Blanca
Home in La Guaira
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviewsPuntita Manzanillo, fantastic sea and jungle
Your guide to Panama
All About Panama
A narrow isthmus on the southern tip of Central America, Panama is the cultural gateway to South America and the geographical gateway between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Panama City, its stunning capital city, juxtaposes old-quarter Casco Viejo against the shiny, soaring skyscrapers of the modern district — all surrounded by rolling green hills and vast blue ocean studded with tiny islands. The Metropolitan Natural Park, a wildlife refuge threaded through with hiking trails, is just 10 minutes away from downtown. And Taboga Island, a volcanic enclave featuring a rich array of plants as well as white-sand beaches, is easily reachable via a 30-minute ferry ride.
The terrain rises dramatically from white-sand Caribbean beaches to lush mountain jungles. Near the top of the country, altitude-wise, you’ll find Boquete, home to world-renowned coffee plantations, and the Quetzal Trail, one of Panama’s most scenic hiking trails. Leaving from Volcan Baru National Park, it passes through the Talamanca Mountain Range, where you’ll discover rare tropical wildlife including spider monkeys, tapir, and brightly colored frogs.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Panama
The lovely tropical climate makes the prospect of securing a vacation rental in Panama appealing all year long. The drier winter months are ideal for hitting the country’s hiking trails or visiting the beaches. Many of the country’s most significant religious festivals, including Carnaval and Semana Santa (Holy Week), occur in March and April. You’ll want to keep this in mind when booking your Panama house rental if you are headed to a city that hosts a big celebration.
Once Panama’s rainy season starts in May, the sunshine is interrupted with short bursts of heavy rain. It is also usually the quietest time of year for tourism, and you may find yourself alone in the country’s national parks or beaches. That all changes, of course, after the rainy season finishes in November and gorgeous, sunny weather returns.
Top things to do in Panama
Casco Viejo
As the oldest part of Panama City, settled in 1673, Casco Viejo is filled with beautifully restored French and Spanish-style buildings, with a touch of art deco flair. As you stroll down the cobblestone streets, past pastel-colored buildings housing trendy restaurants, upscale bars, and inviting coffee shops, time seems to shimmer between the 19th and 21st centuries. Explore the neighborhood during the day; return after dark for its lively nightlife.
Panama Canal
When the 51-mile Panama Canal opened in 1914, it provided a waterway through Central America and reduced the traveling distance between the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean by 8,000 miles. The impact that this had on global commerce is hard to underestimate. The Pacific mouth of the canal is 26 miles outside Panama City, making it easy to visit this engineering marvel and watch as enormous ships rise and descend through a series of locks.
Bocas Del Toro
Lying close to the border of Costa Rica, this collection of islands is Panama's most popular beach destination. Largely undeveloped, the islands are home to lush tropical rainforest. Great snorkeling and diving opportunities abound in the Isla Bastimentos National Park, which is home to a wide variety of Caribbean coral species as well as (gentle) nurse sharks, crab, and stingrays.
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