Excursions from Río Hato, Playa Blanca & Pacific Beach Resorts

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Panama's Pacific coast west of the Canal breaks into two distinct resort zones with very different tour logistics:

• Río Hato, Playa Blanca & Coronado (Coclé Province, ~2 hours west of Panama City): Guests staying at Riu Playa Blanca or nearby Pacific beach resorts can book {tl('anton-valley-tour-from-riu-playa-blanca-rio-hato')} (448187P2, 6h private day trip into the volcanic crater town of El Valle de Antón).
• Playa Bonita (Veracruz, ~25 minutes west of downtown Panama City across the Bridge of the Americas): Guests at Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita can join Panama City excursions (41127P1 with USD 20 group surcharge, 71405P2 with USD 30 group surcharge, 75405P1 with USD 10 per person surcharge) or reach Flamenco Marina on the Amador Causeway for the Taboga catamaran (31064P3) and Pearl Islands cruise (5509764P2). For private airport transfers between Tocumen (PTY) and Playa Bonita or Gamboa (108459P6), see #standalone-tickets below.

Guided Excursions Departing from or Serving This Area

Antón Valley Tours from Riu Playa Blanca, Rio hato

Dedicated Pacific Beach Area departure: private day excursion from Río Hato / Playa Blanca resorts up into El Valle de Antón for waterfalls, hot springs, and crater trails.

• Departure area: Pacific Beach Areas · Category: Rainforest & Wildlife
• Local overnight stay required: Yes — Departs Río Hato / Playa Blanca Pacific beach resorts
• Duration: 7–8 hours · Private or shared: Private (Private tour (your group only, up to 12 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Departs from Riu Playa Blanca and Río Hato Pacific beach resorts (local stay in the Río Hato / Playa Blanca beach corridor required).
• Included: Private transportation
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Private round-trip resort transport included; trail/attraction entrance fees and lunch paid on site.
• Run by: National Tours Panamá · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Day Trip to El Valle Anton from Panama City

Full-day excursion from Panama City into the cool volcanic crater town of El Valle de Antón: Chorro El Macho waterfall trail, square trees, petroglyphs, and artisan market.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Rainforest & Wildlife
• Duration: 10 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Panama City hotel pickup and drop-off included (USD 20 total group surcharge for Westin or Dreams Playa Bonita).
• Included: Professional local guide; Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Minibus; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Beverages (soda, water or local beer); Professional driver
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Hotel pickup, guide & drinks included; optional trail/museum fees (USD 3–USD 5 USD cash) and lunch paid on site.
• Run by: Almiza tour by My friend Mario · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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All Inclusive Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panama City

All-inclusive Taboga Island catamaran day cruise from Amador Causeway with open bar, lunch, backside bay swim stop, and beach/village visit on the Island of Flowers.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Island & Beach Day Trips
• Duration: 6 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 10 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Meets at Fuerte Amador Resort and Marina (Flamenco Marina) at the end of the Amador Causeway, next to the duty-exempt marina shop shop (hotel pickup not included).
• Included: complimentary Wi-Fi and Island Taxes; Swimming in the back side of the Island - Visit to the beach and Town; Lunch: Chicken -Rice-Pasta-Potato Salad-Green Salad; Music and Animation by our crew; Open Bar (Vodka-Rum-Seco Herrerano- Local Beer) Soft Drinks- Mixers-Cocktails
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Island taxes, lunch, snacks & open bar included; bring your own beach towel (hotel pickup not included).
• Run by: Panama Sailing Tours · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Full day in the Pearl Archipelago

Full-day Pearl Islands archipelago excursion from Panama City with white-sand island stops, snorkeling gear, and paddleboards included.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Island & Beach Day Trips
• Duration: 8 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Meets at the Amador Causeway marina near the PANAMA sign in Panama City.
• Included: Bottled water; Use of Snorkelling equipment; Paddle-Board Equipment; Restroom on board; Lunch would be traditional: - Grilled chicken with BBq - Rice with coconut and ripe slice
• Fresh salad (lettuce and tomato) with pineapple dressing
• Seasonal fruit as snacks (pineapple or Sandia)
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Snorkeling gear, paddleboard & bottled water included.
• Run by: Leo Le Bris · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Supporting Standalone Admission Tickets & Transfers

The listings below are standalone show admission e-tickets or point-to-point airport and regional transfers, separated from the guided excursions above:

Transfers from PTY Airport to Playa Bonita or Gamboa and Back (Viator 108459P6)

Standalone private transfer between Tocumen Airport (PTY) and Playa Bonita resorts (Westin / Dreams) or Gamboa Rainforest Resort with 90-minute airport wait time.

• Type: Private transfer (up to 15 passengers) (not a guided tour) · Departure area: Pacific Beach Areas
• Duration: 45–60 minutes
• Meeting / pickup: Private driver meets you at Tocumen International Airport (PTY Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, up to 90 minutes wait time) for transfer to Playa Bonita or Gamboa resorts.
• Included: Meet & Greet at airport, 90mins waiting time; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Drinking bottled water; Transport by air-conditioned car; Professional driver · Not included: Gratuities
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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