Panama City is certainly one of, if not the most, developed cities in Central and South America. Nowadays business brings many North Americans, Europeans, and businessmen from other countries to this little isthmus, to one of the 
biggest business driven cities in Latin America.
So, if you are stuck in Panama City for a week or so on business, why not add a little bit of Latin splash into the mix. For a weekend getaway, or even a day trip, visit Isla Taboga.
Isla Taboga is just an hour’s boat ride from Panama City. There is a variety of things to do – you couldn’t ask for more in a weekend getaway. There are beaches, a myriad of watersports and a variety of hiking paths. The paths are a great place to birdwatch and enjoy the flowers.
This is a true break from the city though – no cars are allowed on Isla Taboga. However, the island is small enough that you can walk anywhere you want to go. The two main beaches are Playa Honda, on the south, and Playa Restinga to the north. Playa Restinga is the place to swim, Playa Honda is unattractice, rocky and dirty, not somewhere you will want to swim.
To get to Isla Taboga from Panama City head down to the Causeway. The bost leaves from the pier behind the Mi Ranchito Restaurant on the Amador Causeway. The first boat departs at 8:00 am and it costs $10 for a round trip ticket. On holidays boats fill up fast, so get there early.
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