Playa Bonita
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Playa Bonita

Playa Bonita Vacations

Just 20 minutes from bustling Panama City, the golden sands of Playa Bonita feel worlds away. This rejuvenating oasis lies right across the renowned Bridge of the Americas, which spans the Panama Canal’s Pacific entryway. Playa Bonita offers a respite from the hubbub of Panama City.

Region: Panama

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Featured Playa Bonita Hotel

  • Dreams Playa Bonita Panama

    Dreams Playa Bonita Panama

    All-Inclusive
    Playa Bonita
    Our 4-Star classification designates those properties with well-appointed, deluxe accommodations, extensive amenities and comprehensive guest services. Expect attention to detail and a warm and hospitable staff ready to cater to your needs. These superb properties offer a truly refined getaway.
    • All-Inclusive
      All-Inclusive
    • No Honeymoon Amenity
      No Honeymoon Amenity
    • Spa Services
      Spa Services
    • Family Program Not Offered
      Family Program Not Offered
    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • Beachfront Property
      Beachfront Property
    • No Meal Plans Available
      No Meal Plans Available
    • Air Conditioning
      Air Conditioning
    • Smoking Allowed
      Smoking Allowed

    This beautiful oceanfront resort is set on the golden beaches of Playa Bonita.

    • All-Inclusive
      All-Inclusive
    • No Honeymoon Amenity
      No Honeymoon Amenity
    • Spa Services
      Spa Services
    • Family Program Not Offered
      Family Program Not Offered
    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • Beachfront Property
      Beachfront Property
    • No Meal Plans Available
      No Meal Plans Available
    • Air Conditioning
      Air Conditioning
    • Smoking Allowed
      Smoking Allowed

    This beautiful oceanfront resort is set on the golden beaches of Playa Bonita.

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Overview

Here, visitors will discover impressive views from every angle. The colorful “island of flowers,” Taboga Island, lies twelve nautical miles in the distance. Visitors and locals can take an easy 30-minute ferry to this enticing isle.

There’s plenty of opportunity for snorkelers and wildlife enthusiasts near this crossroads of the world, the Panama Canal. There’s even an area amid Playa Bonita where one can watch sea turtles hatch from July through December.

Visitors can also discover the hiding places of capuchin and howler monkeys along the magical waterways and isles of the Panama Canal on a unique boat tour. Or step back in time at a traditional Emberá village deep in the Panamanian rainforest.

What To Do

Enjoy a 30-minute ferry ride to the “island of flowers,” Taboga, where you can literally stop and smell the flowers on this warm, sun-drenched isle.

Take a day-trip to enchanting Soberanía National Park, just 45 minutes from Panama City.

Explore the region’s history at the manmade marvel, the Panama Canal, and the Old City, Casco Viejo.

Catch a performance at The National Theatre of Panama (Teatro Nacional).

Watch sea turtles hatch at Playa Bonita between July and December.

Learn about the culture and traditions of a native Emberá tribe still thriving in Panama’s rainforests for a heartfelt, once-in-a-lifetime experience.