Tourists visiting Panama will find cosmopolitan cities, tribal villages, rainforest, warm seas, fishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The Panama Canal links 2 oceans bringing international trade and influences. It's the largest duty-free trade zone in the Americas.
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.
Completed in 1914, the Panama Canal is still an international shipping route. The Interoceanic Canal Museum documents the planning, construction, and modern day operations. Boat tours take tourists through two sets of locks. Walk the 4 mile Amadour Causeway linking the mainland with 3 islands with a view of the city, the Canal, and the Bridge of the Americas. The causeway offers upscale shopping centers, local vendors, and a bustling nightlife.
The 2nd largest city is situated on the Caribbean end of the Canal. Tourists join locals, retailers, and wholesalers for duty-free shopping at the Colon Free Zone, a huge and very popular shopping complex. A scenic way to travel to Colon is via the restored Panama Canal Railroad with its luxury, vintage cars. The route offers scenic views of unspoiled 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 idyllic for sailing, boating, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The waters off Pedasi on the Pacific are excellent for fishing and surfing, swimming and snorkeling. It's a little off the beaten track, offering uncrowded beaches for those who want to relax and enjoy nature.
Explore butterfly and botanical gardens on the main island at Bocas Del Tora. Red Frog beach on Isla Bastimentos offers a zip line canopy tour for thrill seekers. This island is also the home of the indigenous Ngobe community. The warm seas off the islands are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Chiriqui Province is a popular destination for adventure and ecotourism. There's jungle tours, bird watching, coffee estate tours, hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, boating, white water rafting, kayaking, and rock climbing. For horseback riding visit the beaches of Bocas Del Toro or the mountains on Boquete. Best whale watching is at Parque Nacional Marini Golfo de Chiriqui.
There are many reasons for visiting Panama. There's exceptional biodiversity, warm weather and warm seas for water sports and fishing. There's urban cities, lots of history, a multi-cultural heritage, and a relaxed Caribbean feel.
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.
Completed in 1914, the Panama Canal is still an international shipping route. The Interoceanic Canal Museum documents the planning, construction, and modern day operations. Boat tours take tourists through two sets of locks. Walk the 4 mile Amadour Causeway linking the mainland with 3 islands with a view of the city, the Canal, and the Bridge of the Americas. The causeway offers upscale shopping centers, local vendors, and a bustling nightlife.
The 2nd largest city is situated on the Caribbean end of the Canal. Tourists join locals, retailers, and wholesalers for duty-free shopping at the Colon Free Zone, a huge and very popular shopping complex. A scenic way to travel to Colon is via the restored Panama Canal Railroad with its luxury, vintage cars. The route offers scenic views of unspoiled 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 idyllic for sailing, boating, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The waters off Pedasi on the Pacific are excellent for fishing and surfing, swimming and snorkeling. It's a little off the beaten track, offering uncrowded beaches for those who want to relax and enjoy nature.
Explore butterfly and botanical gardens on the main island at Bocas Del Tora. Red Frog beach on Isla Bastimentos offers a zip line canopy tour for thrill seekers. This island is also the home of the indigenous Ngobe community. The warm seas off the islands are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Chiriqui Province is a popular destination for adventure and ecotourism. There's jungle tours, bird watching, coffee estate tours, hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, boating, white water rafting, kayaking, and rock climbing. For horseback riding visit the beaches of Bocas Del Toro or the mountains on Boquete. Best whale watching is at Parque Nacional Marini Golfo de Chiriqui.
There are many reasons for visiting Panama. There's exceptional biodiversity, warm weather and warm seas for water sports and fishing. There's urban cities, lots of history, a multi-cultural heritage, and a relaxed Caribbean feel.
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