ISLA TABOGA, PANAMA: The PERFECT BEACH Getaway from Panama City!
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- čas přidán 13. 05. 2023
- If you are looking for the best day trip from Panama City or a beach escape from Panama City, Taboga Island is the perfect spot! Isla Taboga is located just 20 km from the city. It takes 30 minutes via the Taboga Express Fast Ferry to reach Isla Taboga. Once on the island most people just head straight to the beaches but before we did that we had to explore the island. There aren’t many things to do on Taboga Island other than enjoy the tranquility and the beach but we did find out there are a couple hikes. We ended up hiking to the Cross on the Hill, Cerro del Cruz, and it was intense which you will see in the video. Afterwards we booked it to the nearest Pina Colada and then cooled off on Playa Restinga the main swimming beach in town. We hope you enjoy this Panama Vlog and that this Isla Taboga Travel Guide helps you plan your trip there! #panama #panamacity
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A lot of West Indies people lost their lives trying to build the Panamá Canal. West Indies, French, English…gotta show love to everyone that help build that wonder!
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Didn't know that. A lot of people lost their lives throughout the Americas...won't forget the history, but love it nonetheless!
as a kid i grew up in panama, thanks for th memoried
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My husband and I live part-time on Isla Taboga and really enjoyed your video. Loved seeing some of our favorite places on the island. Your enthusiasm and positiveness was appreciated. Since your visit, Isla Taboga now has improved signage and information on the island thus hiking to Cerro de la Cruz and the Old Bunker of Cerro El Vigia is easy to find. Recommend returning from that Bunker into the pueblo via the Tres Cruces (Three Crosses) trail. Looking forward to viewing your other videos!
Thank you Sue!
What a stunning country . It's come a long way from the Noriega days ...
Hi Don! Thanks for joining us.
I absolutely loved this video showcasing Taboga Island as a fantastic day trip from Panama City! The scenic beauty, combined with the tranquil beaches and hiking opportunities, makes it a perfect escape. Can't wait to visit and explore this hidden gem!
Wow thanks!!
I can almost feel the heat through the screen!
So hot!!
That ferry ride was awesome I can't believe how many ships are out there!
Love all of your videos! Can't wait to go!
Thank you 🙏
Best video of Taboga Island!, Thank you for bringing a little piece of my country to the world 🌍❤️
Our pleasure!
Fish looks great and what a deal with the Pina colada wish my local watering hole did that!
😂 They are very generous!
Yes I found it. Thanks
I’m so glad! Have amazing adventures!
Loved your video! I graduated high school there at Balboa High School and we made so many trips to Taboga Island. Brings back so many wonderful memories!
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Taboga is awesome! I used to go every other weekend. For anyone going to Panama There is also a catamaran called red cat, is all inclusive with lunch, and they take you to the back of the island for a swim and then they let you get out in the town and you can get your pina colada and explore and then head back to the city.
That’s wonderful!
WOW! Beautiful Isla Taboga!
This must be a fun and enjoyable visit.
Amazing sceneries and delicious food.
Thank you for this amazing tour video!
It’s our pleasure! Thank you 🙏
Great video guys! We are planning to visit Taboga in April!
Have fun!
Absolutely amazing and enjoyed watching your vlog, so cool and wonderful Panama, I'm just impressed how you made it ever more exciting for those watching and wanting to visit ❤😅
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for taking that moment by the water that was very calming.
It’s our pleasure!
That Pina Colada must have tasted so good after that hike! A zip line is a great idea Adam.
Omg it was incredible!
Love it! Taboga is such a nice day trip. If you really want to escape the city and enjoy amazing islands, hit up the Pearl Islands! A little longer on the ferry but totally worth it and you feel like you are truly on an island! And no crazy road trip like San Blas….
Oh we were thinking about that too! Will have to go next time! Thanks!!
I love the sound of Adams descriptions of beauty and cuisine! 🎉
😊 Thank you!!
The town is stunning… and very colourful
It has such a nice vibe too!
What a cute and relaxing island … love it so far ❤️❤️
It really is!!
What a beautiful spot with the cross … a zip line is a fantastic idea lol
Right into the water!
I love all the flowers they are gorgeous.
Same!!
Keep up the great content guys 😊
Thanks Ed!
You guys do such a great job of bringing these places to our screens thank you!
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I was just there in February. I was lucky to see newly hatched turtles in Playa Restinga. I also enjoyed the Panamanian pineapples that don't hurt your tongue.
Oh wow no way! That’s so special!
They are nice and sweet!
What a fun video … thank you so much for showing off this amazing little island
It’s our pleasure! Thanks for being here!
Ohhh beach day … how fun
Yes a nice little escape!
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Another great one you two! Lots of laughs in this one thanks for brightening my morning! See you next week.
Thanks for being here!
The beach looks amazing … just gorgeous
Cooling off in that water was everything!!
@@TheCountryCollectors I bet
You guys are troopers for sticking it out in that heat ..
Thanks Tammy! I don’t know how we did it!
@@TheCountryCollectors you guys are an inspiration
DIY saves tons of money! Buen trabajo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Welcome to Taboga!! Another great day!! Thank u for all of the local information!! Too much heat climbing that mountain!! Such a sacrifice!! Looks like a desert!! So glad you made it!!! Love u both!!
So are we! We survived!! Love you!
That looks like an awesome day trip from the city!!❤
It was thanks!
Nice little island. Thanks for showing us this spot you two.
It’s our pleasure!
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Luis!! Buenos días mi amigo!
great video!! sweet tough hike!!!
Thanks Glenn!
I felt that hike! 😂
That was no joke!
Can tell you are a natural athlete just from those little hoop moves you showed!
Haha 😂 oh the glory days!!
Thanks for hiking that mountain for us! It was a beautiful view! Those piña coladas are calling to me!
They were so tasty!! Thanks for joining us!
Congratulations on achieving your goal of reaching the cross despite the hike and heat! Thanks for bringing us along. ❤
Thanks! It was crazy hot 🥵 definitely not something we would do again!
Omg the flowers are gorgeous
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You are great doing these videos, you are awesome 😊👍💙
Thank you so much 😁
I love your attitude.. you both make me smile.
Aww thanks 🙏 for sharing!
Thanks for the great video. This is giving me ideas on what to do whenever I get to visit. Thanks for the hike to the cross as I am not sure I would hang in there. The view is incredible.
Thanks Brenda! We hope you have fun!
The views up there we worth the pain good job guys!
It was tough but we did it!
We were in Panama City and want to go somewhere that was easy to visit. I remembered your video and we easily got on the ferry and enjoyed Taboga Island. Now we miss Panama after getting home 2 weeks ago. So I watch your video again and appreciate the effort that went into making it. Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
What the cost by taxi to get from Panama city to the ferry dock?
@alanareason6101 I took an Uber from Playa Bonita, which is about 15-20 minutes outside of the city. I cost around $10.00 with Uber.
That hike was over the top
Crazy!! So beautiful though!
Great area 🏝🏝🏖🏖💕💕😎😎🙏🙏✝️
Thanks!!
Thank you so much for the time and excellence put into this video. As a fellow content creator, I know what it takes to not only film but to edit content. Not everyone can do this on the level that you both have done it. I feel like I am in Panama with the both of you. You have sold me and my friends on planning a birthday trip to this beautiful city! Thank you. You have earned a subscriber.
Great job!
Thank you 🙏
I need to catch up on your previous Panama videos because it looks nice!
It is!!
Good morning country collectors 😊 happy Mother’s Day
That’s cool to know the history of the island and that those who were sick working on the canal were quarantined there. Malaria and yellow fever are terrible glad there is medication for that now. And phew I’m hot for you guys but I’m glad you made it and did it before cooling off at the beach.
Thanks for joining us!
Great video of such a beautiful island! I could feel the heat coming off that pathway all the way up here in Canada! Glad you guys survived! See you next Sunday! Cheers! Lisa from Winnipeg
Hi Lisa! Oh man that was a tuffy - as my grandpa would say!! Thanks for joining us!
What a fun ferry ride🎉
The ships in the background!!
@@TheCountryCollectors they were amazing…
Those empanadas do look perfect. Did she have a salsa for them?
They were so good! I’m not sure if she did but they didn’t even need it!
Good Morning Heidi and Adam! I am ready for an escape this morning to a nice tropical island.
Yay!
Wow that hot hike is way out of my league, but what a view. I’d still be sweating. You’re troupers! So glad you ended with a swim. What’s better?
Yeah we wouldn’t do it again haha 😂 Thanks for being here Alex!
You guys are troopers I would have turned back too! 😆
Lol 😆 never again!
Ohhh wow the heat is crazy … thank you for the sacrifice.. you are amazing
It was insane … so hard 🥵
It's a beautiful Island. That was a good hike. Hope you didn't get sun burns.
Thanks 🙏 no we didn’t!
I have not been in a few years. Time to get out of the city and do Taboga again
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The hike to the bunker is not as difficult. My family is from Taboga🥰🏖️
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Nice job making that hike. 🥵
Thanks 🙏
Thanks!
Thank you so much. Sorry for the late reply. I appreciate you ❤️🙏😊
I guess a light beer before 10am would be OK... 😉 The empanada looked delecious.
So many flowers! Very colorful for sure!
What a place to spend the day! 😁👍
Thanks for being here!
Ohhhh yummmm pineapple pina colada soooo refreshing
Oh gosh it was heaven!
@@TheCountryCollectors I bet especially after that hike … your bodies needed the sugar and fluids
I love how you always push local spots and make sure you give them recognition.
The locals are what make a place so special!
Thanks for doing that hike because I would be on that beach lol
Totally get it!
Nice video you two! Nice tan Adam!😂
Thanks haha 😂
Golf cart garage that’s awesome 😎
We have never seen that before! 😃
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Hey guys as always great video. I have a confession Heidli? while you and Adam were sludging up that hill in that hot sun all French Foreign Legion style, I was sitting back shamelessly enjoying an antarctic ice-cold beer thinking of how Adam would have enjoyed a bevy? but I was there for you in spirit buddy, lol. Seriously guys plezzzze be careful of the heat down there it can really mess you up. Be safe okay, your friends Patricia and Thomas from Toronto, Canada
Haha 😂 you’re too funny! Oh man that sounds so good!!
The island looks amazing. The beaches, the hills and colors of the town are phenomenal. I like how chill the place is. It doesn't seem overly touristy. That was my only issue with places like Isla Mujeres. Way too many people. Is it always that hot in Panama? Year round? Well done making it the top. What a trek and what a view. I want to do a jump off the Pirate ship. Now that's a pina colada!!! Oh that fish looks Delicious. It's like Sand Bar Island off Bar Harbor.
Hey!! Oh man I hope it’s not always this hot I don’t know how people survive!!
Haha it is not always this hot. This year “El niño” natural phenomenon has delayed the rains, but the humidity is there which makes it feel hotter than normal.
Ahh I see!
Flowers are nature's own fireworks, but in slow motion. Keep on collecting countries, Country Collectors. I'm watching.
That’s beautiful! Thank you 🙏
nice trip, we are there too.... un saludo
Cool 👍
It’s April but feels like august lol
Great video as always ❤ do you all plan to travel El Savador, Nicaragua, or Belize?
Love from Tampa!
Hey! We have been there years ago - wonderful spots but you can’t bring a drone to Belize or Nica so we had to skip through those spots!
@The Country Collectors thanks! Good tip
How long did the hike to the cross take?? Beautiful scenery.
About an hour
Buenos dias and Happy Mother's Day everyone!
Buenos días ☀️
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Thank you 🙏
It’s like the equivalent of Catalina island off the coast of Los Angeles.
Oh nice!
@@TheCountryCollectors have you guys been ?
I have been there on a tour, It was beautiful
Oh that’s awesome!
Looks like alot of fun! (except for the trek up the hill). Next time, just send your drone up there 😉
Good idea haha 😂
Happy Monday! April and it's that hot. Wow. Was it equally humid too? Adam -- I saw a t-shirt: "Bad puns are how eye roll" I thought of you immediately
Haha 😂 that’s hilarious! Yes it’s insane and super humid! Not comfortable at all!
Great job guys!! That was a hard hike but you both did it! My wife liked the piña colada! How much was it? 🍍
Thanks! $7 with a refill!
Awesome Video and Congrats for showing the Beauty of one of our easiest to reach Islands. Was actually in Taboga myself yesterday and could totally relate to that hot steamy climb to Cerro La Cruz :)
Quick Historical Facts that your viewers might appreciate and the answer to your question about the fate of the French workers who were were sick on the island in the French Canal days late XIX century (some of them are actually buried on the Panama side close to the Pedro Miguel Locks in a place called the French Cemetery).
Other fun facts was the Francisco Pizarro expedition that conquered Peru in the early 1500s departed from Taboga and there is a street in the island aptly named.. Francisco Pizarro. Also there was a Steamship service from Taboga to Chile managed by the Pacific Steamship Company in the Pre Canal Days. Some of the Scottish workers who managed the steamers are actually buried in an overgrown cemetery in Moro Island.
Great Video and Lovely Shots. Keep it up.
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I'll see you guys on the next time @The Country Collectors... PD. You should get a full body tan!...😅😂🤣🥰💝💖
lol 😂 we will try!!
You guys are a great team! The island looks so nice as does the water where you swam. Thanks for hiking to the cross for that fantastic view! Can you put ice in the bladder that Adam carries or wouldn't it matter? Thank you so much for the tour!
It’s our pleasure! Yes we put ice in it and it stays cold for awhile but in this heat I think you could literally fry an egg on Adam’s head lol so it heats up quick!
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Whoa! What a hike up that hill?? How did you convince Adam to do this in the heat? Good job! Hope you guys are not sun burned too badly. The swim to cool off must be heavenly.. 😁
Hi Mark! Lol 😂 I seduced him with Piña coladas!
Umbrellas help on a hike like that!
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Heidi: b7 Adam: You sank my battleship!
I like you guys
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I miss yall in Mexico😢
We hear that a lot! 😊
@@TheCountryCollectors lol, it's because the culture is just something special i think. But however, let the journeys rock on🤘🏽
Yes that’s so true!
Pups on a mission lol … cutie
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Panama was never on my radar but you are making it look like a nice place to visit!
That’s awesome!
@@TheCountryCollectors You should charge the tourism office a commission 🙂
Good morning you guys 🌞, is this the hottest island you have visited? It looks so relaxing!
Hi Ron. 😊 Panama City is just very hot this time of the year!
The ocean is always a happy place, good vibes. Maybe it was too hard the walk but the view was spectacular, I am so glad you have the drone. Gracias!
Thanks Amy!