Itinerary
- Day 1
Panama City
You'll arrive in Panama City and get transferred to your hotel. The city sits on the Pacific Ocean and serves as Panama's modern capital, known for the Panama Canal and the historic colonial old town. Settle in for your first night and get some rest after travel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Panama Canal 
- Day 2
Panama City to El Valle de Antón
Pick up your rental car and head to El Valle de Antón, a mountain village about 600 meters up. The drive takes you past Altos de Campana National Park where there are optional viewpoints and hiking trails to check out. El Valle has plenty of nature activities going on, with a relaxed village feel and local markets and gardens to walk through.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Sunday market
- Bird watching
- Butterfly garden visit
- El Valle Museum visit
- Mozas waterfalls visit
- Canopy tour
- Horse riding excursion
- Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint
- Hiking through El Valle landscape
Landmarks Altos de Campana National Park Punta Chame El Valle de Antón Mozas waterfalls Cerro de la Cruz - Day 3
El Valle de Antón
You've got the whole day to explore El Valle however you like. Hike to nearby peaks, look for birds, visit a butterfly farm, or check out the crater. If you're interested, there's a night hike option to see the local flora and fauna. This is a good day for outdoor activities in the mountain village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike 'India Dormida' with summit ascent
- Night hike to explore flora and fauna
- Sightseeing crater tour including butterfly farm and El Macho waterfall
- Bike tours
- Bird watching
Landmarks India Dormida El Macho waterfall - Day 4
El Valle de Antón to Pedasi
Drive south toward the Azuero peninsula and stop at the Church of Natá de los Caballeros, one of the oldest churches on the continent from around 1520. You'll pass through typical villages like Parita and La Villa de los Santos before reaching the coastal village of Pedasi. If you're traveling between July and October, watch for whales along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Isla Iguana (boat from Playa El Arenal)
- Visit Playa Venao
- Visit Playa El Torro
- Explore surrounding picturesque villages
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Surfing
- Kite surfing
- Stand-up paddle
- Whale watching (July to October)
Landmarks Church of Natá de los Caballeros Azuero Peninsula Parita La Villa de los Santos Isla Iguana Playa El Arenal Playa Venao Playa El Torro - Day 5
Pedasi
This is a relaxed day in Pedasi. Check out the area on your own schedule and head to beautiful beaches like Playa Venao or Playa de los Destialderos. Or you can simply relax in this laid-back coastal village without any set plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Playa Venao
- Visit Playa de los Destialderos
Landmarks Playa Venao Playa de los Destialderos - Day 6
Pedasi to Las Lajas/Boca Chica
Drive west along the Pan-American Highway (the famous road connecting Alaska to Tierra del Fuego) through San Félix to reach either a German-managed finca in Las Lajas or a European-run boutique hotel in Boca Chica. Both locations give you access to outdoor activities in a more remote setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Diving
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Boat tours
- Horse riding
- Visit indigenous village
Landmarks Pan-American Highway San Félix - Day 7
Las Lajas/Boca Chica
You have a full free day to explore the area around Las Lajas or Boca Chica. Try water sports or hiking if you're looking for activity, or just unwind in this quieter coastal region without any scheduled plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Las Lajas/Boca Chica to Boquete
Drive to Boquete, a mountain town sitting at about 1,300 meters elevation surrounded by lush green countryside. The town is famous for coffee, flower cultivation like orchids and roses, and strawberries. Your lodge is situated in the mountains outside the town center, which works well if you prefer a nature-focused setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Canopying
- Suspension bridge tour
- Bird watching tour
- Coffee plantation excursion
Landmarks Boquete - Day 9
Boquete
Explore the landscape around Boquete today. You can go rafting, hike through the scenic countryside, visit the town's famous gardens, or check out the flower and coffee plantations. There's plenty to do for outdoor activities and experiencing the cooler mountain climate here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Visit town gardens
- Day 10
Boquete to Panama City
Drive from Boquete to David, then take the Pan-American Highway eastward back to Panama City to finish your road trip. Drop off your rental car and head to your city hotel to wrap up your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
