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 urban and modern. There's upscale hotels, shopping, art galleries, local vendors, bars, clubs, cafes, eateries, and a busy nightlife. The city is a fascinating mix of old and new. The original look has been preserved in the historic neighborhood of Casco Antiguo, also called Casco Viejo, the old city first settled in 1673.
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.
The Canal opened in 1914 and remains a major shipping route. The Interoceanic Canal Museum chronicles the history of the canal from planning to construction to present day operations. From Panama City visit the Miraflores locks. Boat tours take visitors on a partial transit trip including breakfast, lunch and a transfer through 2 sets of locks. Walk the Amadour causeway, a 4 mile link to 3 islands with views of the canal and the city. Enjoy restaurants and shops 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.
Experience tribal life with a day tour to an Embera Indian Village. The last few miles of the trip are by canoe. Tourists are treated to traditional dance and music and served a traditional meal of fried fish or chicken with fried plantains. Traditional crafts are for sale including baskets, plates, and masks woven with palm leaf fibers, and carvings from Cocobolo wood.
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 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.
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 urban and modern. There's upscale hotels, shopping, art galleries, local vendors, bars, clubs, cafes, eateries, and a busy nightlife. The city is a fascinating mix of old and new. The original look has been preserved in the historic neighborhood of Casco Antiguo, also called Casco Viejo, the old city first settled in 1673.
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.
The Canal opened in 1914 and remains a major shipping route. The Interoceanic Canal Museum chronicles the history of the canal from planning to construction to present day operations. From Panama City visit the Miraflores locks. Boat tours take visitors on a partial transit trip including breakfast, lunch and a transfer through 2 sets of locks. Walk the Amadour causeway, a 4 mile link to 3 islands with views of the canal and the city. Enjoy restaurants and shops 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.
Experience tribal life with a day tour to an Embera Indian Village. The last few miles of the trip are by canoe. Tourists are treated to traditional dance and music and served a traditional meal of fried fish or chicken with fried plantains. Traditional crafts are for sale including baskets, plates, and masks woven with palm leaf fibers, and carvings from Cocobolo wood.
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 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.
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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