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Panama, A Digital Nomad Utopia
Stretching across two continents, Panama is home to a diverse landscape that includes tropical rainforests, stunning beaches and marine parks. Panama promises endless opportunities for adventure, making it a dream destination for digital nomads looking to balance work and play!
While exploring this beautiful country, don’t miss Panama City, one of the most modern cities in Central America with the fastest internet speed on the continent, making it an ideal area for both digital nomads and expats. The use of US Dollars and Eastern Standard Time makes it a smooth transition for US citizens.
Bocas Del Toro
When visiting Panama with Noma, you'll live in the stunning archipelago of Bocas Del Toro, the preferred destination for open-minded explorers. Located close to Costa Rica, this Caribbean utopia has a laid-back, relaxing vibe and promises a unique trip. The archipelago features stunning forests, unoccupied islets, indigenous tribes and Panama's oldest marine park, the Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos.
During your stay with Noma, you'll live in breathtaking eco-friendly domes that are a testament to sustainable living. Each dome has views of the extraordinary tropical jungle and a private workspace; you’ll also have access to co-working spaces, a communal kitchen and a spectacular pool. A fully curated digital nomad experience with everything you need to work and play in paradise!
What To Do
The main island, Isla Colón, is the most popular in Bocas Del Toro. You can hop from island to island via water taxi to visit Isla Carenero, Isla Bastimentos, Isla Solarte, and Cayos Zapatilla. This place offers an immaculate mix of nature, culture, and fun. Perfect if you’re a traveller who loves to go with the flow. You can explore the underwater world by paddleboarding, surfing, scuba diving and anfibia boarding. Visit breathtaking beaches like Starfish Beach, Red Frog Beach, and Bluff Beach. Don't touch the wildlife though! They're living their best lives, and we should leave them to it.
The Zapatilla islands are untouched and part of a marine park. They're home to amazing wildlife like lobsters, seahorses, stingrays, and endangered leatherback turtles. It's a dream come true for animal lovers! Panama is committed to protecting the environment and recently gave leatherback turtles the right to exist, which means anyone can defend them. Now, governments, organisations, and individuals can be legally responsible for harming sea turtles – we think it’s amazing to see a government taking steps to help endangered creatures.
Aside from its natural beauty, Bocas Del Toro is known for its live music, floating bar and lively nightlife, which rivals Ibiza. If you’re looking for a wild night out head over to Aqua Lounge and, just a word of warning, you’ll get major FOMO if you miss the island-hopping day party of Filthy Friday.
Where To Eat
Vegans and vegetarians make sure you get yourself to Leaf Eaters Café for some amazing veggie-friendly food, treat yourself to brunch at Buena Vista, or visit the delicious restaurant Café Del Mar. If you prefer the sweeter things in life make a trip to the family-owned chocolate farm Up in the Hill for their incredible tour.
Immerse yourself in Panama's culture and experience the cuisine and cultural traditions, make lasting connections with the wonderful people of Panama. Visit the Bocas Farmer's Market to support the amazing artisans and traders. You can also get information from the Bocas Sustainable Tourist Alliance on how to support the community. Why not engage in community-based tourism initiatives, something that will have a lasting impact on you and the local culture?
Panama's name means 'abundance of fish' in one of its oldest indigenous languages, so it's no surprise that they have a great seafood scene. Ceviche is a loved choice amongst locals and tourists. Don’t miss trying the national dish of Sancocho de Gallina! Their cuisine matches the country's diverse population, drawing inspiration from Spanish, African, Venezuelan and Colombian cultures.
How To Travel Sustainably
Visiting Panama and living like a native on this trip means understanding the importance of their environment and Indigenous communities, everywhere we go, we believe in helping to ensure the well-being of the local people and culture. Panama is one of three countries that is carbon negative, and more than a third of their land is protected. That’s pretty incredible and we love their commitment to protecting the environment!
Panama's Transformation Towards the Future of Tourism makes sure that tourism remains sustainable in Panama. Tourist leaders are working closely with the nation's seven indigenous tribes. The largest indigenous region is the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in Bocas Del Toro. To understand the Ngäbe way of life, visit a waterfall with a Ngäbe guide to discover how waterfalls link them to their ancestors. In Soloy, you can join in traditional dances and craft lessons. Collaborating with these communities means you can experience Panamá like never before and partake in a cultural and knowledge exchange!
Join us in Bocas Del Toro, where you'll discover the perfect balance between work and paradise. Explore, learn, and thrive in this digital nomad utopia.
What Not To Miss:
Panama City: Experience Panama Canal, one of the modern world's wonders or UNESCO World Heritage Site, Casco Viejo.
Isla Colón: The most popular island in Bocas Del Toro.
Activities: Try paddleboarding, surfing, scuba diving, and anfibia boarding. Breathtaking Beaches: Starfish Beach, Red Frog Beach, and Bluff Beach.
Zapatilla Islands: Discover untouched islands with incredible wildlife.
Vibrant Nightlife: Aqua Lounge and Filthy Friday.
Cuisine: Leaf Eaters Café, Buena Vista and Café Del Mar.
Up in the Hill: Take a tour of the family-owned chocolate farm.
Bocas Farmer's Market: Support local artisans and traders.
Collaboration with Indigenous Tribes: Discover the Ngäbe way of life and participate in cultural exchanges.
