Panama is marked by exceeding beauty and diversity. Flanked by both the Caribbean and Pacific oceans, Panama boasts pristine beaches and exotic islands - not to mention lush rainforest, raging rivers, sweeping mountain ranges, and majestic volcanoes. In addition to one of the world’s engineering marvels, the Panama Canal, Panama offers its visitors adventure tours, diving, rafting, and world-class birding. The historic yet modern capital city and the indigenous Indian and Afro-Panamian cultures add to the mystique of the amazing country.
Places of Interest
Panama City
Panama City is a city of easy cosmopolitan living - a delightful combination of the historic and the modern. This dynamic city, set on the beautiful Panama Bay, has a prosperous business district, vibrant nightlife, fine dining, great shopping and even a rainforest within city limits. The colonial charm of “Old Panama” and the beautiful residential neighborhoods make this a unique and wonderful city.
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Colon
The province of Colon is the located on the Caribbean side, where the Panama Canal begins and ends. Visit the historical Fortresses San Lorenzo and Portobello, the state-of-the-art cruise port or go shopping in the largest Free Trade Zone outside Hong Kong. This area is also a perfect place for nature activities like snorkeling, diving, hiking within world-class birding areas or simply soaking up on the sun on white sandy beaches.
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Boquete (Chiriquí Highlands)
Tucked away on the eastern slopes of the Volcan Barú is the small and charming mountain village of Boquete. It is known to produce some
of the sweetest oranges and richest coffees in all of Panama and has an everlasting spring-like climate. Spend your days touring the local coffee plantations, exploring the lush cloud forest or whitewater rafting on the nearby Chiriquí Grande River.
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San Blas Islands
The San Blas are a group of over 365 small tropical islands located in the Caribbean off the coast of Panama. Only a little over 40 of the islands are inhabited. These inhabitants, the Kunas, have successfully maintained their way of life despite the arrival of settlers over 500 years ago. San Blas offers two unbeatable attractions - stunning beauty and the rare opportunity to interact with the Kuna Indians.
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Bocas del Toro
The exotic Bocas del Toro archipelago is located off Panama’s western coast. This pristine group of islands offers great diving, snorkeling and swimming, and
long sandy deserted beaches.
The main town is Bocas Town, is located on the south-eastern tip of Isla Colón. It has a rich history, lively nightlife and warm, friendly people.
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Pearl Islands
Situated off Panama’s Pacific Coast, are the idyllic string of islands called Las Perlas. This stunning archipelago boasts gorgeous beaches set against a backdrop of lush jungle with world-class snorkeling, diving and fishing.
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Darien
The unspoiled Darien Province is a wild and nature-dense region that is heaven for adventurers, birders and nature lovers! It is an area covered by rivers, tropical jungle, mountain peaks and picturesque beaches. Darien enjoys an eclectic culture heritage. The population of the region consists mainly of descendants of black fugitive slaves brought to the Isthmus during colonial times. The province is also inhabited by native people of the Wounaan and Embera tribes
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