OCEAN RESORTS

Coronado Beach, Panama

Panama travel destination

Coronado and the beaches surrounding it are popular destinations for Panamanians to enjoy a nice weekend at the beach. The town of Coronado is just about one hour away from Panama City, and equally popular with Foreigners from all over the world. Together they form an active community which makes for a interesting mix of people! In Coronado you will find something for every taste, from residential communities, to modern condominiums, beach houses and small or big hotels and guesthouses. It’s atmosphere is calm and serene yet very safe as most places in Panama still are.

Portobelo, Panama

Panama travel destination

Portobelo, which means beautiful port, was discovered and named by Christopher Columbus in 1502. Its official name, San Felipe de Portobelo, was given in honor of King Phillip II of Spain. At the time of the Spanish colonies, it was accessible only by launch and was the port of entry and exit for all of South America. The merchandise was exchanged in the form of a 30 to 60 days-fair once a year, period in which the city suffered from constant pirates and buccaneers’attacks, including the famous Drake, Morgan and Hawkins. Due to this, Spain decided to change the trading route to a more secure one around Cape Horn in Chile.