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by Matt Landau
Panama has long been the crossroads of the new world and because of the country’s main interest, the Panama Canal, other sectors of the economy have been largely overlooked. With such intense focus on international trade and the canal, many of Panama’s coastal regions and natural wonders have been bypassed, opening doors for tremendous new opportunities and setting stage for large-scale tourism growth. Using its northern neighbor Costa Rica as an example, the potential for tourism in Panama is staggering.
Of its stunning islands, virgin rainforests, and pristine beaches, perhaps the most amazing feature of Panama is the secrecy that it has maintained. “I’ve seen so many hidden gems in Panama that just don’t exist in real life,” one recent visitor said. “Secluded beaches, private underwater snorkeling kingdoms, breezy island cabanas, these are things from the pages of National Geographic, and I certainly never thought I’d get to see them in my lifetime.” Most visitors to Panama feel the same way: like they are in on a traveling secret, the rest of the world is yet to discover.
Newcomers to Panama are delighted to find friendly locals, a low cost of living, high safety standards, and the use of the US Dollar. The country also holds a vast amount of history, represented most noticeably in its architecture, indigenous people, and strong sense of identity. There are several airport hubs in the USA which fly directly into Panama City and with the increase of tourism, more are expected to arise.
Provinces like Bocas del Toro (an island archipelago on Panama’s Caribbean coast) are attracting more and more travelers from across the globe. Café’s, restaurants and bars, filled with the sounds of different languages and the traits different countries. Bocas del Toro offers some of the country’s best water activities—such as snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing—along with a rustic island lifestyle that is hard not to fall in love with.
One of the most up-and-coming spots in Bocas del Toro is Tranquilo Bay: a rainforest-immersed eco-resort which overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Known for their adventure tours, quaint bungalows, and first-rate service, Tranquilo Bay offers a little piece of paradise and if you make it out there, chances are, you won't want to leave.
The interior of the main lodge building includes the dining room, the bar and an entertainment room which includes a television and a large book and video library.
On the second floor of the main lodge building a large porch wraps around two sides of the building giving you a bird's eye view into the jungle and of the Caribbean beyond.
The view from the main lodge building is exquisite. We built the building itself up so that you would be in the tree tops looking out onto the property, the animals and the ocean. There is no better vantage point in Bocas del Toro for relaxing and taking in the view than the second floor of this building.
