Coral’s guidebook

Coral
Coral’s guidebook

Sightseeing

While Panama`s capital has a lot to offer, beachfront is not one of them. It takes a 90 minute drive to get to the City Beaches Area, a Stretch of white sand that begins at Punta Chame and extends up the coast for 22 miles. With towns like Coronado and Gorgona, this is a prime real estate for developers, and a popular area with expatriates. Punta Chame is a long, narrow finger of a peninsula that just into the Pacific Ocean. It makes an ideal day trip from Panama City, our local friends told us. Take a drive, they said, because few people visit its beaches, even on weekends. In other words, it makes and Ideal destination for anyone needing to escape the rat race and city hordes. How to get to Punta Chame Punta Chame was really easy to get to. All we did was head across the Bride of the Americas from Panama City and keep driving west along the Pan-American Highway. About 90 minutes later, we came to the town of Bejuco, where a big green and white sign pointed to Punta Chame. Once we turned left, the fun began. Once we quit the highway, the scenery turned more interesting as we navigated a small road that wound over hills and past beautiful lakes and farmland. Soon, the trees began to disappear and we started to glimpse small mountains to the west.
13 locals recommend
Punta Chame
13 locals recommend
While Panama`s capital has a lot to offer, beachfront is not one of them. It takes a 90 minute drive to get to the City Beaches Area, a Stretch of white sand that begins at Punta Chame and extends up the coast for 22 miles. With towns like Coronado and Gorgona, this is a prime real estate for developers, and a popular area with expatriates. Punta Chame is a long, narrow finger of a peninsula that just into the Pacific Ocean. It makes an ideal day trip from Panama City, our local friends told us. Take a drive, they said, because few people visit its beaches, even on weekends. In other words, it makes and Ideal destination for anyone needing to escape the rat race and city hordes. How to get to Punta Chame Punta Chame was really easy to get to. All we did was head across the Bride of the Americas from Panama City and keep driving west along the Pan-American Highway. About 90 minutes later, we came to the town of Bejuco, where a big green and white sign pointed to Punta Chame. Once we turned left, the fun began. Once we quit the highway, the scenery turned more interesting as we navigated a small road that wound over hills and past beautiful lakes and farmland. Soon, the trees began to disappear and we started to glimpse small mountains to the west.

Food scene

We rejoined our kids and teased our son that he was as white as the sand. As in any other tropical country, Panama`s sun can be brutal, so when he started looking a bit like a cooked lobster, we packed up to look for somewhere to eat. Not much was visible, so we ended up having lunch at Maaleaea. Beautiful scenery hotel with delicious food. Full of action. jet skis paddle boards kite- surfing a wakeboard cable course that pulls you across the water and over ski jumps... and for those seeking less excitement, there`s a pool with a pool bar. If you go to Maalaea resort be prepared to eat.
Maalaea Resort Punta Chame
Carretera Bejuco-Punta Chame
We rejoined our kids and teased our son that he was as white as the sand. As in any other tropical country, Panama`s sun can be brutal, so when he started looking a bit like a cooked lobster, we packed up to look for somewhere to eat. Not much was visible, so we ended up having lunch at Maaleaea. Beautiful scenery hotel with delicious food. Full of action. jet skis paddle boards kite- surfing a wakeboard cable course that pulls you across the water and over ski jumps... and for those seeking less excitement, there`s a pool with a pool bar. If you go to Maalaea resort be prepared to eat.
Punta Chame itself is small: only about 400 inhabitants. There is another hotel there, less expensive local bar-restaurant that serves typical meals, several seafood dishes, and highly recommended ceviche. It`s located near the sign saying Taborcillo Island. It`ll be a must try.
Taborcillo Island Resort
Punta Chame itself is small: only about 400 inhabitants. There is another hotel there, less expensive local bar-restaurant that serves typical meals, several seafood dishes, and highly recommended ceviche. It`s located near the sign saying Taborcillo Island. It`ll be a must try.