Environmental news from Panama: water, forests, mining, coastlines, wildlife and climate issues, and the policies that shape them.
DARIÉN, October 17, 2026 — Darién National Park has an extraordinary place in Panama’s natural landscape, but it is not a destination for casual assumptions. Its remoteness, weather and protected ecosystems call for careful planning, qualified guidance and genuine respect for the communities and habitat nearby. Tourism Panama describes Darién as the country’s largest national…
CHIRIQUÍ, October 17, 2026 — La Amistad International Park is a reminder that Panama’s highlands are not only a scenic backdrop to travel. They are part of a larger living system of forests, water, wildlife and cross-border conservation. Tourism Panama describes the park in Chiriquí as a place of trails, waterfalls, biodiversity and birdlife, and…
EL VALLE DE ANTÓN, October 17, 2026 — El Valle de Antón feels different from Panama’s capital and coasts. Set within the crater of an extinct volcano, the mountain town gives visitors a chance to trade traffic and heat for forest, local markets, gardens and a more measured pace. Tourism Panama identifies El Valle as…
LAS PERLAS, October 17, 2026 — The Pearl Islands offer an image many travelers hope to find in Panama: clear Pacific water, beaches, islands and open horizons. Their real value, however, is not only visual. A careful visit can also bring attention to marine habitat, local knowledge and the limits of fragile coastal places. Tourism…
PANAMA, October 16, 2026 — Panama’s Pacific coast can be experienced as a sequence of quiet transitions: open water, islands, beaches, marine life and coastal communities. A multi-day sailing plan offers a way to see those places at a pace that road travel cannot match. Tourism Panama’s Pacific Coast nautical itinerary presents a nine-day route…
PANAMA, October 16, 2026 — A kayak moves slowly enough to reveal details that faster transport can miss: reflected roots, shifting light, birds in the canopy and the quiet geography of a mangrove channel. Tourism Panama includes kayaking among the outdoor experiences available in destinations such as Bocas del Toro. A guided outing can be…
PANAMA CITY, October 16, 2026 — Metropolitan Natural Park offers one of Panama City’s most compelling contrasts: a tropical forest experience within reach of a modern capital. For residents and visitors, it is a reminder that nature need not sit outside urban life to matter. Tourism Panama describes the park as the only tropical forest…
PANAMA CITY, October 16, 2026 — Panama’s extraordinary natural history is not confined to remote forests and beaches. A visit to the Biomuseo offers a city-based starting point for understanding how the country’s location changed the movement of species, ecosystems and life across the Americas. Tourism Panama presents the museum as a place to discover…
PANAMA, October 15, 2026 — Panama’s Pacific and Caribbean waters give snorkelers and divers a chance to see a marine world that cannot be fully understood from shore. The best visits combine excitement with a simple rule: a reef is a living place, not a prop. Tourism Panama promotes diving and snorkeling as ways to…
PANAMA, October 15, 2026 — Panama’s beaches are places of rest, recreation and extraordinary wildlife. For sea turtles, they can also be nesting and growing grounds—one reason a beautiful coastline deserves thoughtful visitors. Tourism Panama highlights sea turtles as part of the country’s coastal wildlife. Seeing one in the wild can be memorable, but it…
