In Chiriquí you can find almost everything in David, eg. many shopping possibilities, in the third largest city of the country.
Malls and international restaurants as well as private hospitals can be reached quickly. The Interamericana runs so conveniently throughout Panama that you can’t get lost.
There are many beautiful beaches around David within an hour of driving you have plenty of choices eg Playa Las Lajas, Boca Chica and Playa la Barqueta.
The 14 kilometer Playa Las Lajas is a long sandy beach and one of the longest continuous beaches in Central America which offers good camping and swimming. It is not unusual to have the feeling that you are the only vacationer here, because at times the beach is deserted and belongs only you.
In Playa la Barqueta you can enjoy the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, something you can only witness on only a few beaches in the world. Pelicans, parrots, iguanas and even turtles are often seen here and so a chilly day at the beach sometimes turns into a real nature experience. Take a long walk on this beach, ride the waves on a bodyboard or just relax in the sun.
Boca Chica is a real paradise surrounded by hidden coves, islands with white sand beaches, mangroves and sea inlets, which can be reached by campervan. One of the sunniest areas of Panama, Boca Chica has a strong tourist industry.
Guided fishing tours, exciting canoe rides that give travellers a true island experience, and tours to see humpback whales giving birth in the shallow harbour (season runs from late August to November) are sure to capture the hearts of travellers. Small group snorkelling and scuba diving excursions are also scheduled to take in the amazing, pristine underwater world.
