There are many reasons for visiting Panama, the crossroads of America and an international port linking Europe with Asia. The Panama Canal provides a direct shipping route between the Pacific and the Atlantic via the Caribbean. Enjoy duty-free shopping, modern cities, rainforest, indigenous populations, warm seas, fishing and every kind of water sport.
Panama City is a modern metropolis with commerce, museums, arts, fashion, top-quality hotels and eateries, and a bustling nightlife. The city is a mix of old and new, local and foreign influences. The Spanish architecture has been preserved in the historic district of Casco Viejo, also called Casco Antiguo. Settled in 1673, today it's red bricked streets are lined with clubs, bars, restaurants, and cafes.
The ruins of Panama Viejo have been preserved as a national park. The first Spanish trading town in the Americas was founded in 1519, burning to the ground in the late 1700's. Explore the crumbling remains of the fort, water installation, homes, cathedral, and churches.
Visit the Interoceanic Canal Museum to learn about the planning and construction of the Panama Canal. Operating since 1914, it remains an international shipping route. Tourists can take a boat tour that travels through 2 sets of locks. Walk, ride, or bike the 4 mile long Amadour Causeway with spectacular views of the Canal, the city, and the Bridge of the Americas. Stop for shopping and eating at the many establishments along the way.
The second largest city is at the Caribbean end of the Canal. The Colon Free Zone is a huge shopping complex where retailers, wholesalers, everyday shoppers and tourists find duty-free bargains. A scenic way to get there is the Panama Canal Railroad with its carpeted rail cars. The picturesque ride offers views of the Canal and passes through lush rainforest.
A one day tribal tour introduces visitors to the Embera Indians. The tour begins with a traditional canoe ride. At the village, tourists enjoy traditional music and dancing, and a traditional meal of fried plantains with fried fish or chicken. Native handicrafts for sale include woven baskets, carved Cocobolo wood, plates and masks from palm leaf fibers.
The San Blas Islands are a popular spot for sailing, boat tours, and underwater activities. The surfing and fishing are best at Pedasi on the Pacific Coast. It's a quiet area not inundated with tourists. You can still find quiet and uncrowded beaches.
Explore botanical and butterfly gardens at Bocas Del Tora. Visit Isla Bastimentos to meet the indigenous Ngobe communities, Bastimentos is also the site of the popular zip line canopy tour at Red Frog beach. There's lots of underwater activities to enjoy in this area.
Chiriqui Province attracts eco-tourists and the adventuresome. Choose from jungle tours, bird watching, coffee estate tours, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, boating, fishing, white water rafting, kayaking, hiking, and rock climbing. Ride on horseback along the beaches at Bocas Del Toro and the mountains around Boquete. Best times for whale watching are July-October and January-March.
Visiting Panama offers activities of interest to everyone, young and old, male or female. There's modern cities and nightlife, fishing and water sports. Eco-tours explore the jungle and the incredible biodiversity. There's an international feel to the cities. The tribal life of indigenous populations continues to this day. There's warm weather and warm seas year round.
Panama City is a modern metropolis with commerce, museums, arts, fashion, top-quality hotels and eateries, and a bustling nightlife. The city is a mix of old and new, local and foreign influences. The Spanish architecture has been preserved in the historic district of Casco Viejo, also called Casco Antiguo. Settled in 1673, today it's red bricked streets are lined with clubs, bars, restaurants, and cafes.
The ruins of Panama Viejo have been preserved as a national park. The first Spanish trading town in the Americas was founded in 1519, burning to the ground in the late 1700's. Explore the crumbling remains of the fort, water installation, homes, cathedral, and churches.
Visit the Interoceanic Canal Museum to learn about the planning and construction of the Panama Canal. Operating since 1914, it remains an international shipping route. Tourists can take a boat tour that travels through 2 sets of locks. Walk, ride, or bike the 4 mile long Amadour Causeway with spectacular views of the Canal, the city, and the Bridge of the Americas. Stop for shopping and eating at the many establishments along the way.
The second largest city is at the Caribbean end of the Canal. The Colon Free Zone is a huge shopping complex where retailers, wholesalers, everyday shoppers and tourists find duty-free bargains. A scenic way to get there is the Panama Canal Railroad with its carpeted rail cars. The picturesque ride offers views of the Canal and passes through lush rainforest.
A one day tribal tour introduces visitors to the Embera Indians. The tour begins with a traditional canoe ride. At the village, tourists enjoy traditional music and dancing, and a traditional meal of fried plantains with fried fish or chicken. Native handicrafts for sale include woven baskets, carved Cocobolo wood, plates and masks from palm leaf fibers.
The San Blas Islands are a popular spot for sailing, boat tours, and underwater activities. The surfing and fishing are best at Pedasi on the Pacific Coast. It's a quiet area not inundated with tourists. You can still find quiet and uncrowded beaches.
Explore botanical and butterfly gardens at Bocas Del Tora. Visit Isla Bastimentos to meet the indigenous Ngobe communities, Bastimentos is also the site of the popular zip line canopy tour at Red Frog beach. There's lots of underwater activities to enjoy in this area.
Chiriqui Province attracts eco-tourists and the adventuresome. Choose from jungle tours, bird watching, coffee estate tours, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, boating, fishing, white water rafting, kayaking, hiking, and rock climbing. Ride on horseback along the beaches at Bocas Del Toro and the mountains around Boquete. Best times for whale watching are July-October and January-March.
Visiting Panama offers activities of interest to everyone, young and old, male or female. There's modern cities and nightlife, fishing and water sports. Eco-tours explore the jungle and the incredible biodiversity. There's an international feel to the cities. The tribal life of indigenous populations continues to this day. There's warm weather and warm seas year round.
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