Beach

The Beach


Since we've been in Panama many have heard us talk about the "beach." There are a couple of destinations we've come to enjoy.

Playa Blanca is a beach community some 1 1/2 hrs southwest of Panama City and about 5 hrs. south of Boquete along the Interamerican Highway. Bruce and Giselle have multiple residences in Panama including the "beach," the city and Boquete. They are very generous and we've been guests a few times as well as they volunteered to allow us the use of the house when Laura, Nick and Nicholas visited last year. Its right on the beach at Playa Blanca with pool, palapas, ATV's and staff. Staff is very cool. Golf is nearby at Decameron, another resort 10 km away. Its a nice course A few restaurants are nearby. But fun is vegging in the pool/spa with a cool one.

Also nearby is another development--- Buenaventura which includes their Bristol Resort. This is truly a five star hotel/resort. We tried it out in June. Four days and three nights and Becky's "inner princess" was satisfied. The food and ambiance was way over the top anywhere but here in Panama its truly unique. Food, wine. room, and service was five star. Its on the ocean and includes a two large pool/ cabana areas leading to the beach. Several swim up bars. Covered lounge/chairs protect againt the sun and the sporadic rain shower.

This development is eventually supposed to include a Nicholas designed golf course but we believe that's a good two years away now. Some very beautiful homes are being built with some "old" Panama money. And some condos are also on the property. The hotel also includes a few 3-4 bedroom villas/houses for the "big" spenders. But we plan to make this a regular spot.