Take a ride across the Bridge of the Americas and travel along the Pan American highway less than an hour and as you wind down out of the Campana Highlands, all of a sudden…it hits you…the first panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Chame Bay. The Punta Chame hills dramatically appear to rise out of the Pacific Ocean. The view is spectacular! As you get closer watch carefully for the sign that says Bienvenidos a Punta Chame. You will want to take a left turn here. 
This beautiful new road is close to completion and you can be assured that the millions of dollars spent on this 25 minute stretch of road was not spent to service the 500 residents living down there. The beautiful lush tropical meadows and forests extend for miles and the delightful virgin white sand beaches continue for 22 miles along the peninsula of Punta Chame. Don’t let this lack of development fool you… it is soon coming. Most of the surrounding area has been aquired by large corporations and is rumoured to become the next “Cancun” of Panama. As the entrance to this tropical paradise is only 40 minutes from the city of Panama and the pristine beaches are so vast and glorious, it is no wonder that this area is destined to become the most popular district for the next playground of sultry Panama. You can actually see the the highrises of the city of Panama from the Punta Chame Point on a clear day. 
Tens of those who kite-board and wind-surf from around the world are familiar with this well-kept secret rendezvous for the likes of whom come here every year for the sports. The wide beaches and the crosswinds are the perfect setting for these popular activities. Even if you are not a participator in these hobbies the spectacle of either of these sports is amazing to watch. Another popular activity in the village of Punta Chame is the fishing. Many tourists and locals come from miles around to purchase fresh fish and shrimp from the local fisherman. For a few dollars and an early morning you can even catch a boat ride out with them and check out the local fishing for yourself. If you are looking to get involved in something even more touristic try catching a short boat ride out to the local island, Taborcillo, or more widely known as John Wayne Island, where the legendary actor spent many years fishing and taking it easy from his hectic lifestyle. This island used as John Wayne’s retreat has a Sherriff’s Office which doubles as a Post Office and carries a theme of the American Cowboywww.connectiontopanama.com
