20 Things to Know About Panama Before You Go
20 things to know about Panama before you visit – interesting and fun facts to help you get the most from your trip to Central America.
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Panama, the “crossroads of the Americas,” has been attracting visitors since the Spanish carried their plundered South American gold across its Camino Real. Even today, it remains a magnet for the shipping industry, as mega-ships travel between the Pacific and the Atlantic through the Panama Canal.
The country’s capital, Panama City, is Latin America’s booming financial center. Here, modern skyscrapers and high-end shopping malls contrast with the ruins of Panama Viejo, the first Panama City, and the colonial buildings in Casco Antiguo.
Beach lovers can kick back with the indigenous Kuna community of the San Blas islands, or party hearty and snorkel in Bocas del Toro. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, try shark diving at Coiba National Park, or go off the grid and hike through the Darien, one of the most remote lands on earth. Finally, return home with a bag of the country’s coffee, fresh from the lush, green plantations of Boquete, high in the Chiriqui highlands.
20 things to know about Panama before you visit – interesting and fun facts to help you get the most from your trip to Central America.
Expert guide to visiting the Panama Canal, by a local. Where to see the ships, what to expect, cost and what else you can do there.
What to do in Panama: Visit historic Panama Viejo, first capital, oldest European settlement on the Pacific, and a World Heritage Site.
Explore Panama thru day trips from Panama City. See the Canal, jungle, tribal villages, shopping, mountain towns, and more.Includes travel tips and resources.
Panamanian sancocho (aka sancocho de gallina) is Panama’s national dish. This is a must-try, authentic recipe for the Panama City version.
Want to drive from Alaska to Argentina? You need to navigate the impenetrable jungle between Panama and Colombia. Here’s how, with resources, photos, and links.
A weekend escape from the Panama’s capital city for two days in Bocas Del Toro. It’s only a short flight from Panama City’s Albrook airport.
Today we decided to spend one day at Summit Botanical Gardens and Zoo. Summit is located only 20 minutes away from Panama City.
El Valle de Anton, Panama is a favorite local Panama City getaway. This mountain town has so many things to do – from hot springs and hiking to shopping and a few surprises.
Find the best things to do in Panama City, Panama. Get travel tips and don’t miss attractions like the Casco Viejo, Panama Canal. and more.
Discover one of the best things to do in Panama City. Mercado de Mariscos is more than just Panama’s biggest fish market.
Mourning the end of the holidays, longing for another excuse to party? Never fear, Panama’s Carnival season is just around the corner. Here are all the