Hotel Riu Playa Blanca in Panama

All rooms at the recently opened 573-room Hotel Riu Playa Blanca in Panama have niceties such as a minibar, a liquor dispenser, a balcony or a terrace and more. // © 2015 Terra Judge

Pacha, the on-site nightclub, is an option for evening entertainment. // © 2015 Terra Judge

A view of the pool also promises a view of the ocean. // © 2015 Terra Judge

Artisans in a local village near the resort weave traditional Panamanian crafts. // © 2015 Terra Judge

Visitors can buy a Panama hat to support local artisans and keep their faces shielded from the bright tropical sun. // © 2015 Terra Judge