Panama

Day-by-Day Travel Plan

14-Day Panama Itinerary

14 days
6 cities — Panama City → Boquete → Bocas del Toro → San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) → David → Colón
Best in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

The ultimate two-week journey through Panama. Panama is known for its famous canal, tropical beaches, islands, mountains, and rich indigenous culture. This itinerary takes you through the highlights — from iconic landmarks to local experiences.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1 — Arrive in Panama City

Panama City

  • ▸ Panama Canal
  • ▸ Casco Viejo

Panama City — the cosmopolitan capital of Panama, blending modern skyscrapers, colonial history, and the world-famous canal

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Day 2 — Explore Panama City

Panama City

  • ▸ Amador Causeway
  • ▸ Metropolitan Natural Park
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Day 3 — Explore Panama City

Panama City

  • ▸ Amador Causeway
  • ▸ Metropolitan Natural Park
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Day 4 — Arrive in Boquete

Boquete

  • ▸ Volcán Barú National Park
  • ▸ Boquete Coffee Farms

Boquete — mountain town in western Panama, known for its cool climate, coffee farms, and adventure tourism

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Day 5 — Explore Boquete

Boquete

  • ▸ Caldera Hot Springs
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Day 6 — Explore Boquete

Boquete

  • ▸ Caldera Hot Springs
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Day 7 — Arrive in Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro

  • ▸ Starfish Beach
  • ▸ Red Frog Beach

Bocas del Toro — Caribbean island paradise with turquoise waters, coral reefs, and vibrant nightlife

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Day 8 — Explore Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro

  • ▸ Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park
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Day 9 — Arrive in San Blas Islands (Guna Yala)

San Blas Islands (Guna Yala)

  • ▸ Cayos Holandeses (Dutch Cays)
  • ▸ Isla Perro (Dog Island)

San Blas Islands — a breathtaking Caribbean archipelago of over 350 islands and cays, self-governed by the indigenous Guna people

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Day 10 — Explore San Blas Islands (Guna Yala)

San Blas Islands (Guna Yala)

  • ▸ Guna Yala Cultural Villages
  • ▸ Achutupu
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Day 11 — Arrive in David

David

  • ▸ Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park
  • ▸ Playa La Barqueta

David — Panama’s third-largest city and commercial hub in the Chiriquí Province, offering easy access to beaches and highlands

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Day 12 — Explore David

David

  • ▸ Chiriquí Highlands
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Day 13 — Arrive in Colón

Colón

  • ▸ Portobelo
  • ▸ Gatun Locks

Colón — important port city at the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal, rich in history and culture

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Day 14 — Explore Colón

Colón

  • ▸ Isla Grande