The tropical destination of Taboga is a good choice if you’ve been thinking about a trip with your kids. The whale watching, island setting, and adventure tours are just some of the things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Fly into Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.), which is the closest airport, or Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), which is located 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from the city center.