Home to an abundance of green mountains topped by misty, craggy peaks, pristine white sand beaches, tropical rainforests, active volcanoes, and more plant and wildlife than you can imagine, Panama is a tropical paradise right next to you – just waiting to be discovered.
Does your dream vacation include an adventurous zip line trip through rainforest canopy, whitewater rafting a river surrounded by mountains, midnight tours of tropical jungles or a relaxing day spent laying on the beach as the waves crash against the shore? No matter what you desire, it is waiting for you in Panama.
80 miles of land spans this country from coast to coast. So, if scuba diving in the morning, having lunch and exploring the rainforest in the afternoon and dinner and dancing on the town sounds ideal, in Panama it becomes reality.
Not only is everything within Panama close, depending on your location, it isn’t too far from home either. Panama is only a 2.5-hour plane trip from Miami, Florida and operates on the same US East Coast Standard time. Many direct flights connect to Panama from the United States, Canada, Europe and various parts of the world.
Getting around in Panama is rather simple, and the fact that they operate using the US Dollar as currency makes travel extremely enjoyable. From the food, culture and history to the adventures, beaches and rainforests – Panama offers everything to fill the ultimate vacation.
Plan to visit:
Panama City - The capital of Panama, Panama City, is enriched with enchanting restaurants, fantastic nightclubs and magnificent shopping. In the event you prefer something a little more historic, the old side of the city is close by for an exploring adventure.
Panama Canal - Often referred to as the ninth wonder of the world, the Panama Canal extends across Panama from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Visit and find out why some say it’s the greatest engineering achievement of mankind.
San Blas Islands - Featuring a coastline of 200 miles, these islands offer crystal clear waters and beautiful secluded islets. Visit the indigenous tribe, the Kuna Indians, who call these islands home and live the same today as they did hundreds of years ago.
Chiriqui - Habitats of quetzals, parrots and numerous other bird species make this province a birdwatcher’s paradise! Cloud and rain forests, mountains and beaches are among the other visual delights you’ll enjoy while visiting.
A few other suggestions:
Road trip along the Pacific Coastline and visit the many beautiful beaches alongside. Unlike many Central and South America destinations, Panama is known for its well-kept roads, as well as friendly citizens. If you get lost, don’t hesitate to ask for directions – Panamanians are always happy to help point the way.
Looking for a little adventure? For some water adventure, try whitewater rafting, kayaking, sailing, surfing or windsurfing in one of Panama’s many beautiful bodies of water. For adventure in the mountains try mountain biking, rappelling, horseback riding overnight between mountain destinations or ocean-to-ocean or mountain trekking. Plan for an adventure in the jungle, where you can trek across the same path the Spanish and Americans crossed to conquer the land, or the Darien Jungle, home to tropical plants, wildlife and 1.5 million acres of pure rainforest.
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