Panama Leisure and Entertainment

Are there many tennis and golf clubs, and how much do they cost?
What other kinds of entertainment and sporting activities are available in Panama?

Are there many tennis and golf clubs, and how much do they cost?
Yes, there are about five or six operating golf resorts in the area. A round of golf will cost about $50 at a top club and maybe $20 at a run-of-the-mill course. Prices at tennis clubs are significantly cheaper than the prices at U.S. clubs. Adults can take private lessons for $20/hour or less and children for $5/hour.

What other kinds of entertainment and sporting activities are available in Panama?
You can find just about everything here. In the city, there is fantastic shopping, casinos, horse racing, bridge clubs, concerts, art openings, English-language theatre and cinemas, and all kids of great restaurants and nightlife.

In addition to golf and tennis, there are bowling alleys and an ice-skating rink in Panama City. In various parts of the country, you can go snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing…and Panama offers some world-class surfing breaks. You can hike and go biking in the mountains. There are many unique communities in Panama to visit, including those inhabited by indigenous people. There are also many volunteer opportunities here.