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While the country of Panama is known for locations such as the famous Panama Canal and the San Blas Islands, these are three Panama cities are popular Panama destinations that fall under the must see category.

• Be amazed at the colonial majesty of Panama City.
• Snorkel, surf, or watch dolphins in Bocas del Toro.
• Enjoy some of the best coffee in the world and trek through rainforests at Boquete.

Panama City

Panama City is the capital of Panama and is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. A contemporary, flourishing center for international banking and trade, it is the political, administrative and cultural center of the country.

Panama City is a Panamanian destination that boasts a diverse population, a wide variety of restaurants, and some of the best nightlife in Central America. Sophisticated Panama City offers Spanish colonial ruins, exceptional museums, delightful parks and a breathtaking skyline.

Panama City is also the primary Panamanian location for starting tours going anywhere else in the country. International flights land at the Tocumen Airport.

Places of interest in Panama City include:

• Panama Viejo
• Parque Natural Metropolitano
• Mi Pueblitos
• Baha'I & Hindu temples
• Casco Antiguo (previously called Casco Viejo).

Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro province is situated in northwest Panama. It is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Chiriquí Province to the south, Veraguas Province to the east, and Costa Rica to the west.

The major attractions of Bocas del Toro province are the islands of the Archipelago de Bocas del Toro. The archipelago is made up of six large islands and several smaller ones. The Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos also takes up a large section of Bocas del Toro.

In Bocas del Toro you will stumble upon thriving tropical forests, a large quantity of flora and fauna, sun-drenched islands and beaches, and coral reefs in crystal clear water.

Places of interest in Bocas del Toro include:

• Isla Colon
• Boca del Drago
• Isla Batimentos
• Isla Carenero.

Boquete

Boquete lies in the Chiriquí Highlands which sit halfway between the Pacific and the Caribbean, and shares a border with Costa Rica. It is also home to Panama's only volcano and highest point, Volcan Baru. The dazzling Rio Caldera runs down the craggy eastern slope of the volcano and through the alluring Panamanian city of Boquete.

The mist-covered peaks, unspoiled forests and revitalizing streams make Boquete a popular destination for Panamanians as well as guests from out of the country. Boquete is the natural habitat of the Ngobe-Bugle people (also called the Guayami).

Boquete's fertile soil is said to produce some of the world's sweetest oranges and the coffee is considered the finest in all of Panama. The sunny yet cool mountain climate is the most captivating in the world and is believed by some to be a secret to longevity.

Boquete is a great Panama destination for walking, marveling at exquisite vistas, bird-watching, white-water rafting, horseback riding, and trout fishing or just enjoying the healthy weather.

Other Panama locations of interest around Boquete include the Panamanian cities of:

• Parque Internacional La Amistade
• Volcan
• Cerro Punta
• Guadalupe

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