Panama is a land of contrasts. Exotic, rich in culture and history, and as of yet still largely undiscovered by the tourism hoards.
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There are so many amazing things you can do on a gap year to Panama, including exploring the stunning Caribbean islands of Bocas del Toro. These beautiful islands are located just off the mainland of Panama.
Learning Spanish and scuba diving in this Caribbean island paradise is highly recommended! Bocas is known for some of the best (and cheapest!) diving in the whole of the Caribbean! There is diving for everyone from beginners to advanced. The dive sites are normally pristine, uncrowded, and with good visibility.
The islands offer you a huge range of attractions. There is luxurious rain forests with an abundance of fauna and flora, sunny islands, beaches that compete with the Caribbean best, guaymi indian villages, coral reefs in crystal clear water, mangrove islets in a lake-like scenery and a national marine park that protects examples of the ecosystems and natural resources coexisting within the Archipelago boundaries, as attribute to our future generations.
Not only is the scuba diving here amazing – but there is also so much else to do including volunteering programs and internships. You will really enjoy the whole atmosphere. It’s the perfect mix of friendly people, local cuisine, Caribbean architecture , local festivities, that has made these islands an irresistible place. Now is the time to visit before the world finds out about Bocas! Plan a gap year in Panama and experience a real paradise!