Coronado walking tour & city guide
Panama's beach town near the capital.
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Coronado, about an hour from Panama City, is the most developed beach town on the Pacific 'Riviera', popular with weekenders and retirees.
The beach
Coronado's beach has a mix of black and white sand. Gated communities, golf courses and shopping centers line the Pan-American Highway.
The coast
Nearby beaches like Playa Gorgona, San Carlos and Playa Blanca each have their own character, from surf spots to resorts.
Why it is popular
Coronado was one of the first beach resorts on Panama's Pacific coast, developed in the 1940s, and it is now a large community with gated neighborhoods, golf courses, supermarkets and restaurants serving a big expatriate population. The beach has dark volcanic sand mixed with light sand and is good for long walks at low tide. Nearby beaches like Gorgona, San Carlos and Santa Clara have their own character, and El Valle de Antón is just 30 minutes inland in the mountains.
Top sights in Coronado
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Playa Coronado
The main beach.
- 2
Playa Gorgona
A nearby beach.
- 3
San Carlos
A fishing town.
- 4
Coronado Golf
A golf resort.
- 5
Playa Blanca
Resort beaches.
Food markets & where to eat in Coronado
Coronado shopping area
Restaurants and supermarkets.
Beachfront
Seafood cafés.
Roadside fondas
Local food along the highway.
Food to try in Coronado
Patacones
Fried green plantains.
Corvina
Grilled or in ceviche.
Chicheme
A sweet corn drink.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Coronado
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