We begin in Panama City, the cosmopolitan and strikingly beautiful capital. Often compared to Miami and Hong Kong, it’s a fascinating city blessed with colonial charm, modern glitz, and incredible scenery, as you’ll discover on a private half-day guided tour of the historic Casco Viejo district that ends with a delightful sunset cocktail hour at a top restaurant. Later, witness the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal on a private behind-the-scenes tour of the Miraflores Locks in the company of a Panama Canal Authority specialist.

Next, the journey heads west to the town of David, your entry point to secluded Boca Chica. Tucked away on the shores of the Gulf of Chiriquí lies Isla Palenque, your exclusive island home for the next few nights. From a deluxe beachfront casita (small cottage) perched just 50 feet (15 meters) from pristine beach and the calm waters of the Pacific, you’ll have the chance to take advantage of everything this Caribbean paradise has to offer. Snorkel or scuba dive, take part in a whale-watching encounter, unwind with a yoga session on the beach, or just soak up the sun; the choice is yours, and the enveloping splendor of Isla Palenque’s natural surroundings makes going home the most challenging part of the trip.

After a reluctant goodbye to your casita, you’ll return to Panama City for one more night to soak up the atmosphere before returning home refreshed, renewed, and ready to return.

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