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James Armitage
James loves this skinny isthmus of a country, drawn to its incredible diversity of wildlife, mix of cultures and Pacific and Caribbean coasts ripe for exploring. Talk with our experts
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Our Team Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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Our Tour Experts We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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Heroes and Heroines The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
Boquete
The town of Boquete can be found in the province of Chiriqui that borders Costa Rica. This lush landscape is home to majestic volcanic mountain ranges, trout-filled rivers and beautiful agricultural scenery.
In the 19th Century, Boquete meaning ‘gap’ or ‘opening’ was the corridor for gold seekers making their way to the Pacific Ocean. Boquete is a cool and fertile valley 1,600 metres above sea level.
With an average temperature of 20ºC throughout the year, this spring-like climate produces the sweetest oranges and the richest coffee. For those that love the outdoors and fresh mountain air, Boquete is a must.
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Panama
Private Sailing in the Guna Yala
Travel around Panama‘s little-visited territories, utilising trains and private charter boats to reach the swashbuckling historic city of Portobelo and the paradisaical Guna Yala Archipelago. With the opportunity to see the Panama Canal and sail its…
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
John Faithfull
One of John’s favourite spots is the viewing platform at the Miraflores Locks, where he has spent many happy (read “geeky”) hours being mesmerised by the machinations of the canal’s lock gate process. Talk with our experts
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Darien National Park
This eastern region of Panama is the least populated and wildest part of the country.
Colon
The province of Colon is home to Panama’s Afro-Caribbean culture and a rugged coastline once the object of many a pirate assault.
Bocas del Toro
A wonderful Caribbean vibe and for those with an interest beneath the water, the snorkelling and diving.
San Blas Archipelago
While the Kuna Yala territory also includes a strip of Panama’s coastline, the majority of Kuna people inhabit just 45 of the…
Panama City
Soaring skyscrapers and a thriving banking district demonstrate the new era as they sparkle next to the remainders of Panama Viejo.
El Valle De Anton
A magical place for a weekend away from Panama's lowland heat or for those keen on the outdoors, ornithology and photography.
Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise sets us apart. So too our curiosity. A curiosity of the world and of you, and your passions. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
Are you ready to discover extraordinary?
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