Playa Blanca - Exploring Panama"s Pacific Coast Playground
Where in the tropical paradise of Panama do you find wealthy Panamanians and savvy tourists going to enjoy some of the finest beaches and scenery in all of Central America? Playa Blanca of course! It's the insider's destination of choice because of its location on Panama's Dry Arc aka Arco Seco.
The Playa Blanca area hugs the Pacific coast along this large arc which contains its own unique ecosystem.
While only 20 minutes away from lush rainforests, this coastal region is blessed with mild temperatures and much less rainfall than anywhere else in Panama.
Nestled in this diverse biological zone is the wildlife preserve, Refugio De Vida Silvestre Penon De La Honda, which is a prime nesting spot for seabirds and other colonial waterbirds.
The beaches are some of the area's major attractions, with mixtures of white, brown and even volcanic black sand.
These Panama Beaches tend to be large stretching for miles.
Some of them are even open to motorized vehicles, so caution is advisable when selecting a place to relax and get some sun.
Although the area is relatively cooler than the rest of Panama, temperatures are still very warm and tropical.
The Pacific ocean is also quite warm for swimming along the coast, although there are high tides that can produce strong currents.
There are also occasional jellyfish problems and swimmers during the period between December and February in particular need to watch out for stingrays.
But water activities in the ocean with its colorful marine life is very popular.
Die hard swimmers will still have plenty of pools to choose from to augment or substitute a swim in the Pacific Ocean.
Club Playa Blanca is constructing a 17-acre pool which will become the second largest swimming pool in the world.
The club also features tennis, yoga, aerobics and a wealth of activities.
For the visitor that really enjoys all of the benefits of the area, developments such as the Playa Blanca Resort have added ownership opportunities with its Playa Blanca Villas.
These high-rise villas offer the opportunity to visit or live year round and enjoy the resort amenities and sunshine, with the option to have your unit rented out and managed by the resort.
Playa Blanca adventures await those willing to venture away from Panama City and travel along the beautiful Pan-Am highway.
Playa Blanca is just a short one hour drive from Panama City, it is close enough to enjoy the city life when you get the urge and yet far enough away to unwind from your cares on pristine beaches.
The Playa Blanca area hugs the Pacific coast along this large arc which contains its own unique ecosystem.
While only 20 minutes away from lush rainforests, this coastal region is blessed with mild temperatures and much less rainfall than anywhere else in Panama.
Nestled in this diverse biological zone is the wildlife preserve, Refugio De Vida Silvestre Penon De La Honda, which is a prime nesting spot for seabirds and other colonial waterbirds.
The beaches are some of the area's major attractions, with mixtures of white, brown and even volcanic black sand.
These Panama Beaches tend to be large stretching for miles.
Some of them are even open to motorized vehicles, so caution is advisable when selecting a place to relax and get some sun.
Although the area is relatively cooler than the rest of Panama, temperatures are still very warm and tropical.
The Pacific ocean is also quite warm for swimming along the coast, although there are high tides that can produce strong currents.
There are also occasional jellyfish problems and swimmers during the period between December and February in particular need to watch out for stingrays.
But water activities in the ocean with its colorful marine life is very popular.
Die hard swimmers will still have plenty of pools to choose from to augment or substitute a swim in the Pacific Ocean.
Club Playa Blanca is constructing a 17-acre pool which will become the second largest swimming pool in the world.
The club also features tennis, yoga, aerobics and a wealth of activities.
For the visitor that really enjoys all of the benefits of the area, developments such as the Playa Blanca Resort have added ownership opportunities with its Playa Blanca Villas.
These high-rise villas offer the opportunity to visit or live year round and enjoy the resort amenities and sunshine, with the option to have your unit rented out and managed by the resort.
Playa Blanca adventures await those willing to venture away from Panama City and travel along the beautiful Pan-Am highway.
Playa Blanca is just a short one hour drive from Panama City, it is close enough to enjoy the city life when you get the urge and yet far enough away to unwind from your cares on pristine beaches.