5 reasons why everyone should visit Santa Catalina

A small beach town located in the Central American country of Panama, Santa Catalina has everything going for it and as a result is receiving an increasing number of visitors every year. To give you a better idea, here are the five top reasons why everyone should take a tip to Santa Catalina. 

 

1. Word-class marine life at Coiba National Park

Most visitors to Santa Catalina will take advantage of the opportunity to cross over to Coiba Island and the national park that it inhabits. Thanks to rigorous protection of the land and oceans, the whole area is pristine and simply a haven for the most vibrant and colourful of underwater life.

2. Experience a different culture and lifestyle

It’s always good to leave your world behind for a while and experience someone else’s. Delve into the lifestyle of Panamanian people and you may never want to go home.

3. Relax and do nothing

Santa Catalina and accommodation such as the Hotel Sol y Mar offers the perfect setting to relax in a hammock with a book.

4. Sample the food

Sea-food is plentiful here and local cuisine is delicious so make sure you sample lots of different dishes.

5. Take advantage of great value for money

Compared to home in the West, most people will find spending time in Santa Catalina very affordable and excellent value for money.