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If you have not yet been to Panama it is an absolute must. We only spent ten days in Panama and were pleasantly surprised to find gay owned hotels (like this luxury boutique in Bocas Del Toro) and a great queer scene in the Panama City itself.

We met up with Roberto Broce in Panama City to spot our more about ‘gay Panama’ and find out if Panama is queer friendly.

Who is Roberto? ‘Hi! My name’s Roberto Broce, I’m 26 years vintage and I work as a marketing analyst for the Innovation Centre of a foundation here in Panama called Ciudad del Saber. I’ve been travelling for 10 years living in almost every continent around the world, partaking in several social causes in places like China and Australia. I enjoy kitesurfing, astronomy, and adventure travelling. !”

Based on our discussion, we have position together the below mini gay travel guide to Panama

Is Panama Gay Friendly?

It depends a lot on where you go and whether the people you are around were raised in an urban or a rural environment, their age, whether they were raised in a religious home

A Queer Guide To Panama City

This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)

This gay travel guide is your passport to exploring Panama City through a queer lens, discovering its LGBTQ+ friendly spaces, events, and experiences that will make your visit truly unforgettable. 

Panama City has develop more tolerant of Queer life over the last 10 years, and is now a place that same-sex couples will appreciate visiting. It’s not necessarily a place where you will see couples holding hands in public nor is same-sex marriage legal, but this hasn’t stopped a strong queer collective of locals and foreigners to be out and proud! There is now a huge yearly lgbtq+ fest parade that takes place in Casco Viejo, lots of gay-friendly establishments, and overall so many unusual experiences to have in Panama. 


Does Panama City have a homosexual neighborhood? 

Via Argentina is the unofficial “gayborhood” in Panama City. It’s not super gay, but is the most funky neighborhood in Panama City so you find a little bit of everything here. The main avenue of Via Argentina has several cafés, bakeri

Referred to as Small Miami by some and the Dubai of Latin America by others, Panama City is complicated to pin down, with its commanding ever-developing skyline, proximity to lush rainforest-covered islands and over years of history as capital metropolis to the nation of Panama. Much more than a cluster of sleek skyscrapers and pulsating nightlife, Panama Capital is a vibrant meeting point between East and West, currently experiencing rapid economic growth and burgeoning tourism thanks to its tropical beach retreats, canal cruises, and amazing wildlife. Panama City’s restaurants tend to be casual affairs, from diner to beachfront café to roadside fonda, and here you’ll grab fragrant blends of traditional Panamanian, Afro-Caribbean, indigenous and Spanish influences, incorporating the region’s tropical yield and heritage as a melting pot of cultures. While Catholic orthodoxy means that the city’s gay scene is kept largely underground and sexual orientation is not often flaunted, an integrated LGBT community can be found, particularly in expat hubs such as Bocas del Toro and Boquete. Wo

Amarla is more than a hotel. It’s a creative space that blends art, photography, gastronomy, and design by talented Latin American artisans. Our courtyard connects all rooms and the Kaandela restaurant and bar, creating a serene, intimate atmosphere.

Arrival Experience

We welcome you with Amarla Queen cocktails served in hand-painted coconuts by Jorge Saval from Bocas del Toro. Cool down with jasmine-scented towels, and settle into one of our eight elegant rooms

Dining at Kaandela

Before your arrival, you’ll acquire a pre-check-in email with useful details, including a 15% discount at Kaandela Restaurant. Seating is limited, so reserve early. Relax romantic dining with local ingredients and global flair. Room service and breakfast are included.

Kaandela’s cocktail bar is curated by a professional mixologist and sommelier. Adore drinks during dinner or unwind in our rooftop jacuzzi with sunset city views.


Wellness & Relaxation

Connect deeper with in-room massages, optional cocktails or chocolate-covered strawberries. Participate a breathwork session or a rooftop yoga cla