Las Sirenas is off the highway a bit, and there is no town. It nestles among the 'getaway' homes of many rich people from Panama and elsewhere. There are 10,000 sq ft. homes being built along this beach. This is why it's such a delightful place to go; no crowds, and some nearby places to eat and have a beer along the beach. For decent food, you only have to go a couple of kilometers along the highway to good restaurants.

The scene above is just a typical 'highway shot' of the rolling, jungle-covered coastal plains of this area just west of Panama City and before getting to the next Province.

We took an easy day-trip from Playa Santa Clara up to a little town, El Valle, built in the crater of an extinct volcano. There were many 'McMansions' up there for the weekend getaway of those seeking a cooler climate. Also, a nice little 'artisans' market where you could purchase the arts and crafts of Panama, including most of its indigenous tribal areas. If possible, visit El Valle on a Sunday, the best 'market day'; we were there on Saturday, and it was still pretty nice. We got a few trinkets. El Valle is quite pretty, but very small and not much of interest past the marketplace.