Cross the country by train
Cross the country on a retro-style train still used for freight.
Panama with your family is a promise of unique moments and experiences you won’t find anywhere else
Length of stay: 15 days
Theme: Family Tours
Difficulty: Simple
Introducing children to nature and wildlife is quite accessible in Panama. That's why I created this trip: a little adventure, a little city, and above all a lot of nature!
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Cross the country on a retro-style train still used for freight.
Experience the daily life of an indigenous family and share special family moments.
Head for Panama's Terres Hautes, where coffee stands side by side with breathtaking landscapes.
panama city
Panama city
943G+54 Colón, Panama
Santa catalina panama
Santa Catalina panama
Boca Chica panama
Boquete
boquete
El Valle de anton
El Valle
Welcome to Panama!A driver will be waiting for you outside the airport to take you to your hotel. Once you’ve settled in, enjoy some free time in Panama City’s historic Casco Viejo district. Stroll through its colorful cobblestone streets. You’ll find elegant cafés, artisanal boutiques, art galleries and superb rooftops offering breathtaking views of the skyline and bay. Overnight in a Panama City hotel.
Discover the Chorrillo and Santa Ana districts, on the outskirts of Casco Viejo. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll discover the Chorrillo and Santa Ana districts, popular neighborhoods on the outskirts of Casco Viejo. On this walking tour, you’ll not only learn about the history, but also discover the street art that has sprung up everywhere, rub shoulders with the locals and, if you’re lucky, even share a game of domino with them. Lunch with a typical meal and a drink.
sporty afternoon with a bike ride along Panama City’s emblematic promenade: the Calzada de Amador, which links the city to four islands via a palm-lined road offering spectacular views of the canal, the Bridge of the Americas and the city skyline. Overnight in a Panama City hotel.
Climb aboard the transisthmian vintage train and cross from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean!The story of the construction of this railway is just as incredible as the construction of the Canal itself! You’ll depart Panama City from the old railway station, aboard retro-style wagons operated by the Panama Railway Company. Following the Panama Canal through Lake Gatun and deep jungle, you arrive in Colon, on the Atlantic side of the country. After a short break, the train sets off again in the opposite direction. Today, this route is mainly used for freight transport, but two or three times a month, this famous train takes on the curious. Round trip in the day, overnight in a Panama City hotel.
En route to Santa Catalina in the province of Veraguas, a small fishing village on the Pacific coast, along the famous Pan-American Highway. Overnight in a hotel in Santa Catalina.
Family day out with a morning reserved for surfing!Santa Catalina is the perfect place to learn to surf. The long beach offers perfectly-sized waves for beginners. With water temperatures between 26 and 28 degrees, it’s very pleasant to practice. Accompanied by a certified instructor, you’ll set off for an hour and a half of practice. If you’re already initiated, advanced courses can be scheduled. The afternoon is free to stroll around or to organize another activity: yoga, kayaking, fishing – the choice is yours! Overnight in a Santa Catalina hotel.
Discover the Coiba National Marine Park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. Snorkeling to observe all the underwater wonders, white sandy beaches, palm trees… You’ll be on the move all day, and your excursion will be punctuated by several stops to discover this place at its best. You’ll go snorkeling, where you’ll be able to observe all these aquatic splendors. Relax on the park’s beaches. There will be a lunch break to regain your strength, and a short 5-minute walk to the Cerro Gambute viewpoint, weather permitting. Overnight in a Santa Catalina hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel, it’s off to your new destination: Boca Chica, a small village off the Panamanian Pacific. After settling in, explore the immense mangrove swamps of the Gulf of Chiriqui by boat. Overnight in a Boca Chica hotel.
You’ll be warmly welcomed to the Chiriqui lands by the Ngäbe-Bugle indigenous community, for a day of sharing and meeting. Accompanied by a family from the community, you’ll discover the living traditions and legends of these people. This day can be adapted to suit your wishes: Visit and swim in a waterfall, cocoa ceremony, traditional dance demonstration, craft-making… Overnight in a Boca Chica hotel.
New day, new destination. Off to Boquete, a village in the valley of the Chiriqui mountains. Overnight in a Boquete hotel.
Discover the treasures of Boquete: coffee, honey, butterflies.Take time to discover an authentic coffee farm and its plantations. Then head for the butterfly greenhouse, where you can admire the different species of colorful butterflies that live in Panama. End your visit with a tasting of the honey produced on the property. Overnight at a hotel in Boquete.
An authentic getaway between coffee, volcano, lagoons and tradition.Immerse yourself in the heart of Volcan’s culture and landscapes as you discover the secrets of a coffee plantation. Then head for a panoramic viewpoint to admire the majestic Barú volcano, Panama’s highest peak, and learn more about its geological features. Then enjoy an interactive demonstration of sugarcane grinding in a traditional wooden mill, where you’ll taste fresh guarapo – a sweet, invigorating cane juice. Overnight at a hotel in Boquete.
After taking the river trail through impressive forest to the launch point, you’ll head down one of the country’s most beautiful rivers. Depending on the river’s flow, you may encounter rapids or calmer sections of water and natural pools.This playful experience is another way to observe all the flora and fauna around you, then enjoy the forest from a different point of view – this unique way of seeing the rainforest will give you an unforgettable experience! On this 4.5 km trail, you’ll cross 6 bridges offering breathtaking views of lush tropical vegetation, rivers, waterfalls and the imposing Volcan Baru. Overnight in a hotel in Boquete.
Take the Pan-American Highway back to El Valle de Anton, a charming little village nestled in the crater of a dormant volcano. Voted best tourist village in 2024 by the World Tourism Organization, you’ll spend the night in an El Valle de Anton hotel.
Day at leisure in El Valle de Anton, whereyou can choose from a wide range of nature and hiking activities: over 30km of hikes, zip-lining, museums, visit to the village market, electric bike tour, birdwatching… Overnight in a hotel in El Valle de Anton.
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