Panama Beach (Playa Panama) is located a short distance away from Playa Hermosa, on the southern point of Culebra Bay. Panama's 1-mile (2 km) dark-sand beach is ideal for visitors seeking quality rest and relaxation, and it offers a selection of moderately priced to luxurious lodging. Take a stroll under the swaying brazilwood, sarno, and mesquite trees, or enjoy a swim in Panama's calm surf waters.
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Panama Beach's rock free, smooth, grainy sand is great for laying down to soak up the sun. With its position south of Culebra Bay, Panama's swimming conditions are idyllic. Ocean tides are often low and the break is calm. Additionally, the Papagayo region's abundant good weather makes great conditions for water recreation such as sailing, Scuba Diving, and sport fishing.
Once a remote beach with very little in way of development, Panama Beach has undergone a metamorphous in recent decades as the Papagayo region continues to boom with new developments. The addition of a splendid Four Seasons Hotel is complete with its own first-class golf course, designed by Arnold Palmer. Other luxury Resorts extend up and down the coastline, and they are surrounded by large homes and sheik condominiums. Panama's fine-sand beach overlooks the north cusp of Culebra Bay (Baha0020Culebra) and its ongoing development. The massive Papagayo Project, with its goal of developing 2,300-acres and $400 million worth of luxurious hotel accommodations, sits in plain view.
As is characteristic of luxury resort towns, services are extensive and often cater to the affluent. Fashions can be found at Panama's numerous boutiques, and the best in Costa Rican and foreign cuisine can be found in the town's fabulous, although pricy, restaurants. North American retirees are ubiquitous, but locals have adapted to the large presence of these foreigners who fuel northern Guanacaste's economy.
Within close proximity to Playa Panama, Hermosa Beach and Coco Beaches (Playas del Coco) are a mere five-minute drive away on a paved road. There are numerous national Parks in the region including the famous Rincon de La Vieja National Park (Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja), Palo Verde National Park (Parque Nacional Palo Verde), and Santa Rosa National Park (Parque Nacional Santa Rosa).
Panama Beach's close proximity to Liberia's Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport facilitates access from abroad or elsewhere in Costa Rica. The road from Liberia to Panama is well-paved and allows seamless travel.
Once a remote beach with very little in way of development, Panama Beach has undergone a metamorphous in recent decades as the Papagayo region continues to boom with new developments. The addition of a splendid Four Seasons Hotel is complete with its own first-class golf course, designed by Arnold Palmer. Other luxury Resorts extend up and down the coastline, and they are surrounded by large homes and sheik condominiums. Panama's fine-sand beach overlooks the north cusp of Culebra Bay (Baha0020Culebra) and its ongoing development. The massive Papagayo Project, with its goal of developing 2,300-acres and $400 million worth of luxurious hotel accommodations, sits in plain view.
As is characteristic of luxury resort towns, services are extensive and often cater to the affluent. Fashions can be found at Panama's numerous boutiques, and the best in Costa Rican and foreign cuisine can be found in the town's fabulous, although pricy, restaurants. North American retirees are ubiquitous, but locals have adapted to the large presence of these foreigners who fuel northern Guanacaste's economy.
Within close proximity to Playa Panama, Hermosa Beach and Coco Beaches (Playas del Coco) are a mere five-minute drive away on a paved road. There are numerous national Parks in the region including the famous Rincon de La Vieja National Park (Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja), Palo Verde National Park (Parque Nacional Palo Verde), and Santa Rosa National Park (Parque Nacional Santa Rosa).
Panama Beach's close proximity to Liberia's Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport facilitates access from abroad or elsewhere in Costa Rica. The road from Liberia to Panama is well-paved and allows seamless travel.
What and Where is Playa Panama?
Playa Panama is a Costa Rica Travel Destination located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. (see all Costa Rica Regions)
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Sol Papagayo
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El Sol Papagayo is located directly off Playa Panama, in the Gulf of Papagayo. Stretching over a mile long, this beach offers a beautiful color contrast between the slate grey sand and blue waters. The currents are mild and the tide stays...
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Costa Rican National Reserves and Parks near Playa Panama, Costa Rica
26 KM to
Marino Las Baulas National Park
40 KM to Guanacaste National Park
42 KM to Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve and Dr Rafael Lucas Rodriguez
70 KM to Palo Verde
74 KM to Rincon de la Vieja National Park
75 KM to Santa Rosa National Park
88 KM to Tenorio Volcano and Miravalles Protected Zone
104 KM to Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
40 KM to Guanacaste National Park
42 KM to Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve and Dr Rafael Lucas Rodriguez
70 KM to Palo Verde
74 KM to Rincon de la Vieja National Park
75 KM to Santa Rosa National Park
88 KM to Tenorio Volcano and Miravalles Protected Zone
104 KM to Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
