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The boom in beach tourism at Coclé and the development of mining in Donoso, Colón have had an indirect impact on commercial activity in the city of Penonomé, as it is geographically close to both poles of development.
Years ago, business in Penonomé had receded, but in the last three years it has recovered lost ground.
A new sign right along the main highway at the entrance to El Valle de Anton, a mountain resort destination, announces the phrase "Safe Cabins."
You might wonder why anyone would be announcing "safe cabins" here, the safest of natural destinations, where people still smile, greet each other and leave their doors unlocked at night.
In the province of Bocas del Toro, on the Caribbean border with Costa Rica, bicycles and boats outnumber cars, and the colorful wooden houses in Bocas Town, on Colon Island , look like a rainbow along the seashore.
At about an hour's drive west from Coronado is a quiet and friendly town with the surfer's spirit called El Palmar. Located just past San Carlos, the road leading to this area can be easily confused. Keep your eyes open as El Palmar is one of the favorite local spots for surfers and visitors who know the terrain well.
Contadora Island is located on the far north end of Pearls Archipelago. This archipelago is the Pacific version of the popular islands of Bocas del Toro and San Blas located in the Caribbean.
