Panama in One Week: 2 Recommended 7-Day Itineraries to Panama

One week in Panama is just the right amount of time to explore Panama City, Boquete and Coronado. Check out our recommended 7-day itineraries in Panama.

If you’re trying to see Panama in one week, you need to plan your itinerary well. Begin in the capital, Panama City, and embark on a city tour. Check out the UNESCO-listed Colonial Quarter, which has Spanish-era ruins, historic architecture, and museums like the Museum of Old Panama and the Panama Canal Museum. Stop off at Miraflores Locks to see boats pass through the iconic Panama Canal before heading to the mountain town of Boquete. Arrive and hit the trails through the lush greenery to waterfalls and through the magical cloud forest. Head to the Pipeline Trail and try to spot sloths and monkeys. Next, get your caffeine hit on a coffee tour of Boquete, visiting the many coffee shops, fincas (coffee farmers), and more. Don’t forget to try the geisha coffee. Finish off your time in the mountains with an adrenaline-filled day of zip-lining, river rafting down the Chiriqui Viejo River, or more hiking. Leave the mountains behind and head to the popular Boca del Toro archipelago. Spend the day at Starfish Beach, named after the number of starfish there. Next, go on an island-hopping adventure to visit sights like Red Frog Beach on Isla Bastimentos for fun vibes and watersports, Zapatilla Cayes for snorkeling, and Dolphin Bay for wildlife spotting. Hire a bike and explore the island’s jungle trails before heading back to Panama City. See all tours in Panama.

On a 1 week Panama itinerary, you should see and experience as much as possible. Start off with a walking tour of the UNESCO-recognized Casco Viejo neighborhood in Panama City. Visit Plaza de Francia and the Palacio Presidencial before heading to the Miraflores Visitor Center to witness the amazing Panama Canal in action. Leave the city behind and hit the road on the Pan-American Highway to El Valle. This small hamlet has a great handicraft market and an orchid center, and you can easily hike to the stunning Chorro El Macho waterfall. Next, journey to the coastal region of Coronado, known for its beautiful beach towns with great community vibes. Explore the main town, also called Coronado, where you can visit different restaurants and bars, learn to surf, or check out the Coronado Dry Forest walking trail. Travel into the mountains to the Chiriqui Province and spend a day exploring the small capital of the area, David. Explore Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park or wander around the shops. Finally, head into the highlands to the mountain paradise of Boquete. Here, you can go white-water rafting, hike in lush greenery, go on coffee tours, and even fly through the air on a zipline.

If you’re spending one week in Panama, it’s a great idea to spend some time in the capital for some culture before traveling to the beaches and mountains for more outdoor adventure and relaxation. If you have slightly more time, check out our 10-day Panama itineraries for more inspiration. Sometimes we all need a hand planning our trips. Luckily, our in-country travel experts are on hand to put together a personalized itinerary that meets all your needs. Check out our seasonal overview to discover the best time to visit Panama.

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