The Azuero peninsula is the largest of the country. It is festive and enigmatic and also has its share of coastal enchantments. The Cambutal and Venado Beaches are for the enjoyment of surfers but there are many other beaches with very calm waters, perfect for submerging and taking sun baths as well as for the enjoyment of the marine breezes. For the nature lovers, the Cañas and Iguana Islands are protected territory for the refuge of wild life. In Cañas Island arrive thousands of turtles to lay their eggs and in Iguana Island visitors can enjoy magnificent coral reefs surrounded by calm warm waters perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling. The beaches located at the East Coast of Azuero are great sand extensions that invite visitors to take long leisure walks and engage in exploring activities. 

In the middle of the ample Gulf of Panama, there are approximately 200 islands and cays that form the Las Perlas Archipelago, deriving its name from the great amount of pearls that were extracted from its waters during the colonial epoch. The whole group of islands is an exquisite scenario surrounded by a magnificent turquoise sea. Beautiful mansions and hotels compliment this paradise in the Pacific, also frequented by whales. In Las Perlas visitors may enjoy deep sea diving, snorkeling, small cruisers, and tours in canoes and sailboats. Its white sand beaches are splendorous and in the near waters visitors may enjoy the traditional sailfish and marlin fishing. 

  The coasts of the great resorts. In the Pacific Coast at less than two hours from the capital city, exists a group of beautiful beaches known as “Arco Seco” to which thousands of local and foreign visitors arrive each weekend in search of entertainment. In these white sand sunny beaches have been installed a number of international chains of resorts offering the “all included” modality and which attract tourists arriving mainly from Europe and North America. The Arco Seco beaches are also the favorite resorts for the local tourists and in many of them have been developed weekend residences. 

It was through Darien that the Spanish conquerors discovered the Pacific Ocean, entering and going through the wild tropical jungle that still exists in that province. It is a remote and unknown land that for many decades was the land of the “cimarrones”, slaves who escaped and ran to the jungle and settled there. The access to this land was possible only by sea.  Through this land the conquerors discovered the treasures of the Darien coasts, covered by jungle mangroves rich in biodiversity, and form the immense and exuberant flora and fauna of the Darien jungle.  The scenery of this land is very awesome and becomes and unimaginable enjoyment to those who tour in small cruisers, some of them very luxurious, who navigate the waters of the great rivers surrounding this wild land. Since the middle of the last century, the seas of Darien are frequented by famous tourists who love swordfish and marlin fishing.