Travel

Getting around Panama

Panama is a country full of fascinating places to visit and explore. Below are just some of the many places you can go visit while studying Spanish in Panama.
Posada del Cerro la Vieja: This place is a just a quick trip from Panama City. What makes the place interesting is the unique mountain scenery. In the area you can hike trails, go horseback riding, check out a beautiful waterfall or relax in the herbal mud baths. Pretty popular with our Spanish language students.

Bocas del Toro: A great place to go if you want to be off the normal tourist circuit. Maybe that is why we offer a Spanish language school in this location. Bocas is a series of islands on the Caribbean coast of Panama just south of Costa Rica. The natural beauty of the area is absolutely amazing! Low key and friendly people, diving, snorkeling, eco-tours and much more.

The Pearl Islands: Located on the Pacific side of Panama, these islands are easy to get to, but not overly touristic. The islands are a grouping of 100 small islands. The beaches are fantastic, the waters are clear, and the plant and animal life is unmatched.

The San Blas Islands: Panama has seven different Indian groups. On the San Blas Islands you will find one of these groups called the Kuna. It is still possible to get a glimpse of the culture and traditions of these interesting people. Additionally the area has stunning natural beauty. As such this place should be high on your list of places to visit when in Panama.

El Valle: El Valle is a small town located just a few hours outside of Panama City. The town itself is located in an long dormant volcano. The mountains in the area are great for hiking, eco-tours, relaxing in hot springs and much more. Additionally there is a nice Indian market selling locally produced products.

Beaches: Panama has some of the best beaches found anywhere in Central America. Their natural beauty and the clear waters make them an ideal place to spend time. Even better is the fact that it is very easy to find a nice beach empty of the huge numbers of tourists so commonly seen in other countries.
The Chiriqui Highlands: In the Western Highlands of Panama reside two of the best national parks the country has two offer: La Amistad National Park and Volcan Baru National Park. Both parks feature extensive cloud forests which are home to numerous species of animals, plants, and birds, included the Resplendant Quetzal. From the top of Volcan Baru it is even possible to see both the Atlantic and Pacifc on a clear day.

Portobello & San Lorenzo: These are some interesting towns/ruins on the Caribbean coastline of Panama. In Spanish colonial times both towns were important trading centers. To protect these towns the Spaniards constructed two forts. Today you can visit these ruins and check out some nice local museums.

Darien Jungle: Just to the south of Panama City lies the Darien Jungle. It is a relatively untouched rainforest. As such it is a great place to go to see nature at its finest. The jungle is incredible and the amount of animal life is staggering. You will need a tour guide to visit this area of Panama. If you have time this place should be high on your list of things to do in Panama.