Things to do in Panama, Panama: The Best Outdoor Activities

July 15, 2021 Misti Hsu

Coordinates: 9°N 80°W / 9°N 80°W / 9; -80
Restaurants in Panama

1. Rancho Estero

Excellent
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Rancho Estero

At Rancho Estero we offer surf lessons for beginners and intermediate surfers, we rent a big range of surf boards and offer surf camp packages.

2. Eco Horqueta

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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Eco Horqueta

Eco Horqueta opens to the public 3 years ago to offer a complete cultural experience to our visitors. We offer culinary journeys to Panamanian and Global cuisine through exquisite fusion of ingredients and techniques that we teach you for you to take home. Additionally our sensory coffee tour will make experience a lifetime journey to the lives of a coffee farmer where you will work your own coffee from harvesting it to toasting it yourself through traditional techniques just like our grandmother used to make it.

3. Playa Arrimadero

Playa Arrimadero Madre Vieja, Santa Catalina 0909 Panama
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Playa Arrimadero

4. Playa Las Lajas

Playa Las Lajas, Las Lajas Panama +507 6240-2705 http://beachmassagepanama.com
Excellent
61%
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4.5 based on 72 reviews

Playa Las Lajas

Located approximately eight miles south of the Interamerican highway, this white sand beach is a favorite spot for locales and features waves perfect for body surfing.

Reviewed By 429stacil - Las Lajas, Panama

Amazing, unspoiled beach! Try a yoga class or a massage with Beach Massage Panama. Very effective for flexibility, strength, and relaxation! Wave sounds wash over your soul during this must-do experience. Las Lajas Beach resort is fun for pool lounging with an adult beverage, splashing in the waves, a weekend getaway, and delicious fish tacos. We enjoyed our lunch and their famous pina caladas while on a Panama Relocation Tour. Locals are amiable, temp is HOT HOT HOT, and the ocean waves are shallow without jellyfish. Lots of shells to collect, too. Beach is quiet and dog friendly.

5. Isla Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina 0352 Panama
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Isla Santa Catalina

Due to its world-class wave action, this beach is a popular spot for experienced surfers.

6. Sendero Los Quetzales (The Quetzales Trail)

Boquete Panama
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4.5 based on 292 reviews

Sendero Los Quetzales (The Quetzales Trail)

Trail is open

Reviewed By ChristianL3343

So this is definitely not a 'family' hike (ie - small children, older folks, or anyone not in good shape). That said, it is spectacular... the first portion of the hike is along a dirt road, down from the parking/pay area at the end of the road (Yellow building). It starts off with a downhill section, part of which is steep (white sandbags filling in ruts). Once you get towards end of this road, the trail truly begins off to the left. First part of the trail is pretty nice. Yes, it's rocky! If you have hiking shoes/boots with ankle support, those would be gerat. that said, I saw two people with flip-flops on yesterday?!? Minor creek crossing. basically a gradual climb. We saw two absolutely stunning colorful Quetzales and a three-warble Bell bird (also stunning, and loud!) A good turn around spot for those who dont want a big challenge is when you get to the "stairs". If you are feeling strong, and adventurous... do the stair climb and head up to the Rock look out. These are basically steep, stair-master climbs... there are two, with a little side-trek between them. There is a break area. The views once you get up to the Rock "Molino?" look out is fantastic. This is where we chilled out, had a picnic, and then turned around. This took us about 6 hours, going at a moderate pace. You could certainly do it faster. I would recommend this lovely jungle hike, in dry season (or not after any rain) for the sure-footed, and able-bodied. It's challenging but rewarding! Hope that review helps....

7. Isla Saboga

Panama Province 00107-6000 Panama http://www.islasaboga.com
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Isla Saboga

Saboga Island is a beatiful beach located near Panamá City by Ferry.

8. Playa Santa Clara

Santa Clara, Penonome Panama +507 908-3600
Excellent
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

Playa Santa Clara

9. Pipeline Trail

Boquete 0413 Panama
Excellent
53%
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4.5 based on 274 reviews

Pipeline Trail

Reviewed By Bradley_T9L - Tucson, United States

We arrived in the morning at the trailhead. It was a little confusing to figure out the way, but the local hostess was friendly and helpful. Once we got onto the trail, it was certainly a jungle / cloud forest experience. We saw and heard several bands of howler monkeys, and encountered the 1300 year old tree. But our hopes were fulfilled when we saw the famed Quetzals--a remarkable bird. We were fortunate enough to see 4 (and hear two others). It was a lifetime experience for me to see them flying in the sunlight and reflecting brilliantly. The waterfall at the end of the trail is also quite remarkable.

10. Safaricks Zoologico

Maria Chiquita, Portobelo 0301 Panama +507 435-6900 [email protected] http://www.safarickszoo.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Safaricks Zoologico

Safarick's Rescue and Rehabilitation Center gives visitors of all ages the chance to learn about Panama's wildlife. Safaricks works closely with Mi Ambiente by receiving confiscated wildlife, curing, rehabilitating and releasing, and giving a permanent home to wild animals that are not candidates for release. Among the animals currently residing at the center are an ocelot, deer, capybaras, tamarin and squirrel monkeys, capuchin and spider monkeys, coatis, toucans, parrots and macaws, amphibians, and reptiles. Visitors arriving at Safaricks are guided by experienced tour guides through the enclosures, the walk-through aviary and the walk-through butterfly botanical garden.The tour is roughly one hour and 30 minutes. For visitors that wish to end their day on a caribbean beach, we offer packages that include rescue center and beach.

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