8 days in Rio Hato Itinerary

Close to many popular natural attractions, Rio Hato provides a good place to base yourself during a wider exploration of the area.

You'll get in some beach time at Playa Santa Clara and Palmer Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Rio Hato side-trips: El Valle de Anton (Butterfly Haven, El Nispero Zoo and Botanical Garden, & more), Hot Spring (Pozos Termales) (in Hato Viejo) and Playa Punta Chame (in Punta Chame). There's much more to do: stroll through El Palmar Beach, tee off at Vista Mar Golf Beach & Marina, head outdoors with Leading Adventures, and identify plant and animal life at Farallon Butterflies.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Rio Hato travel itinerary planner .

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are Scarlett Martinez International Airport, Panama Pacific International Airport and Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel back home.