Gorgona is the next town up the beach, northeast of Coronado. I was curious to see what it was like, so when we learned of an open house and festivities for the opening of a new condo tower there, we decided to check it out.

Gorgona may be visible from Coronado on the beach, but our hotel had to summon a taxi that would travel outside Coronado. It took us back out to the highway, up the road a bit, and then back down through Gorgona to the waterfront where we found the condo buildings.

Gorgona was much more Panamanian feeling than Coronado. I wish I had been able to take photos but we were zipping along in a van with darkly tinted windows so I don’t think they would have come out well. The homes were nice but smaller and Panamanian style, and the area felt friendly and comfortable, more like what I am used to.

That changed though when we arrived at the gate to the condo buildings. There was a building already established, and the opening was for a second tower next door so this area was not entirely new.

Of course the first thing I notice is these really interesting trees.

Then I notice the beautiful view from the terrace.

This is the terrace where most of the party was going on with live music, snacks, and drinks.

The new building.

This is the terrace between the older building and the swimming pools. These appeared to be residents relaxing and visiting the snack bar there.

There was a volley ball game in progress on the beach below.

We decided to walk back along the beach, and this was the view looking back at the condo towers.

The beach with more interesting layers of beige and black in the sand.

There were a lot of locals having fun at the public beach.

pretty beach scene

That’s Coronado ahead.

Just a pretty scene I liked.

another pretty scene with the mountains in the distance.

We made it back to Coronado, and noticed the name on this house.

Even in the neighborhood of big beach houses, you will find chickens!

We saw quite a few golf carts, and many of them were being driven by kids.

That’s not exactly the full story on Gorgona, but at least we got to see a little of it.

We left the next day and I was planning to take some photos of the shopping options on the Pan-American highway near Coronado and Gorgona. But, the taxi dropped us off at the bus stop and it wasn’t two minutes before a bus came along so I only had a moment to snap a couple photos.

There is a big Super 99 and an El Rey here (both good supermarkets), along with the golden arches and a number of other businesses.

This large building is full of stores and businesses.

This is only a small glimpse of what is available in this area. I think if you live here you would be able to find everything you need close at hand.

This about covers our visit to this area, and now we are in Panama City. We’re staying at a great little hotel on Ancon Hill, which is a really interesting area. Tomorrow we’re taking a boat trip on the canal, something I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. There will definitely be more photos and stories to come.