When I was approached by some friends about where they should spend their upcoming vacation they were a little surprised when I said they should look into a Panama Vacation. They had never thought about or considered the Central American country to be a vacation destination. After five minutes of describing the Bocas del Toro region of Panama, they were convinced that this was a great option for a Panama Vacation.
There were a couple of main points that helped me sell Bocas del Toro as a Panama Vacation option to my friends. The fact that they running from the Chicago winter, the beach was the most important thing to them when considering a vacation. I explained that Bocas del Toro had many beaches to choose from and that Isla Bastimentos was the best Panama Vacation option when it came to beaches. If you took a 6 hour hike from Old Bank, one would cross Wizard, Red Frog, Turtle, Polo, and Larga Beaches. This fact alone was enough to sell the Panama Vacation.
However, there is much more to Panama than strictly beaches. While on Bastimentos, travelers have access to countless other activities that will keep them busy during their Panama Vacation. The newest attraction to the Bocas del Toro region is the Bastimentos Sky Canopy Zipline. This new action-packed ride through the jungle will add an element of adventure to any Panama Vacation. Each person flies above the jungle floor on 5 different ziplines of varying length and height. Guests can challenge themselves on the ropes course. It is a series of challenges suspended high in the trees. Stations range from a tarzan swing and monkey swing to a walking bridges. This is a surefire way to push yourself to the limit while on your Panama Vacation.
When traveling abroad it is important to gain an understanding of you local surroundings and experience the nature and culture first hand. I told my friends that while they were on their Panama Vacation they could experience both of these things while participating in the Wild Life Cave Tour. The guide is a local man by the name of Rutilio who does an extraordinary job of pointing out the local wildlife and making every guest feel comfortable. While floating through the mangroves en route to the cave it is almost certain you’ll see sloths and if you’re lucky, maybe even a few monkeys. Upon reaching the cave everyone walks through a local farm and gets a sense of how the locals really live. The cave is an adventure by itself. With bats flying above your head, some participants really get to challenge their fears. After exiting the cave Rutilio will often take the tour to the local Bahia Honda village for lunch. A little nature and a little culture is a great away get the most out of any Panama Vacation.
When it comes down to it, Bocas del Toro, and especially Isla Bastimentos, has everything that a Panama Vacation needs. Beaches, Adventure, and Local flavor are all things that are at your fingertips when visiting Panama. A Panama Vacation is a great way to spend your free time discovering the world.
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