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Yeah I've been to Panama City, which was cool for us pre-kids and at that point in our travels but not what we're after.
It was prompted by looking at Caye Caulker, then wondering how expensive Costa Rica is now (too expensive) and thinking Panama could be a middle ground. Although travel to Bocas del Toro x4 seems to change the pricing quite a bit.
I can't really think of anywhere else that offers the same things. Plus the volume of flights/routes to Panama City helps.
hugo7-
Been to bocas del toro twice, had a lot of fun there but that was nearly 20 years ago when I was also fun. Some nice quiet beaches and I remember some jazzy looking frogs but no other wildlife.. Other than that just a few messy nights in bars. Don’t remember the main bit having a huge amount to entertain a family but that could have changed, or could be available on a different budget to what I had then.
Went to a couple of other places in Panama but nothing I’d recommend.
Costa Rica did have more wildlife and nicer beaches on the pacific side and would be a better bet if you’re really set on Central America. But yeah more expensive.
greeno
I've been to Panama for work a few times and it wouldn't be my first thought for a family holiday. Panama City was nice enough, Colon was a hole.
Think there's lots of eco lodges and the like in the rainforest though which is probably what you want to be looking at.