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Panama, known as ‘the Bridge of the World’, is a country where man-made wonders perfectly compliment natural wonders. With its biodiversity and its captivating natural beauty, rich culture, ample recreational facilities, well-organized infrastructure and modern amenities, traveling in Panama promises you a complete luxury leisure package – packed with adventure, fun and frolic.

The Panama Canal is undoubtedly Panama’s ‘claim to fame’. The Panama Canal stretches 80 kilometers from Panama City on the Pacific coast to Colón on the Atlantic side. Providing passage for nearly 14,000 ocean-going vessels per year, it certainly is Panama’s pride. Apart from this modern marvel, remnants from Panama’s cultured colonial past and its natural world too must feature in your Panama travel itinerary.

Panama is truly a tropical paradise with its pristine beaches, rain and cloud forests. Nature lovers retire in Panama tropical land because it is the home to many exotic plants and animals – some 1500 species of trees and over 7000 vascular plants, nearly 940 species of birds and some exotic butterflies. Panama’s topography has other attractions for you. The highlands with the craggy mountains, meandering rivers and quiet valleys too provide mesmerizing views.

The friendly Panama tourism helps to stretch yourself at the beautiful beaches of the Pacific coasts and you will have the best time of your life watching whales and birds and butterflies. The sunset scenes are magical.

If you are interested in sightseeing, visit the colonial ruins of Panamá Viejo, and Casco Antiguo. You must visit islands like Isla Grande if you are there in the festive season. A visit to Miraflores Locks will give you the best view of the locks at work. Do not forget the museum. Roam about the dairy farms, coffee and flower plantations in the bread-basket province of Chiriqui.

As for active engagement, Panama tourism promises loads of activities – right from climbing, diving, fishing, hiking, rafting, and snorkeling. Undertake trips to the interiors for the mountains of El Valle or Chiriqui. Climb Panama’s highest point, the extinct volcano of Volcan Baru. There is plenty of deep-sea fishing to do. The reefs at both the coasts add to the excitement factor.

Reaching Panama will not be problematic once you obtain a Panama visa. COPA is the national Airline. Panama has connecting flights to all Central American countries and to both North and South America. Other International Airlines serving Panama include Airlines from US, Spain, Russia, Taiwan and Israel. See our airline travel page for more detailed information.

You can also reach Panama by crossing any one of the three land borders between Panama and Costa Rica, namely, Paso Canoas (on the Interamerican Hwy), Guabito-Sixaola (near the Caribbean coast) and the Río Sereno. People usually cross the Paso Canoas to reach Panama.

Panama has a good domestic flight network. The two chief domestic Airlines matching international aviation standards are Aeroperlas are Mapiex and they are operated from the domestic terminal, Aero Puerto Marcos A. Gelabert (commonly known as Albrook Airport).

You will also have access to car rental services for traveling in Panama. Major agencies like Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty; operate from their offices located at most airports and main cities helping the tourist rush in Panama. You will need to carry a valid driver’s license and be above 25 years of age (23 if you pay by American Express card) for renting a car.

Taxis and buses too are available for in-land trips. Buses are the cheapest option as far as Panama tourism is concerned.

Next time you pack your bags for a pleasure trip, let your destination be Panama. Travel in the cooler mountainous regions; retire in Panama for a tropical vacation or go whale watching – Panama tourism will fascinate you, rejuvenating your nerves for a fresh start. Remember, the best time for traveling in Panama happens to be the drier summer months between December and April.

Panama tourism indeed has all the charms for holidaying crowds, but the affordable cost of living and the warm, welcoming nature of the inhabitants make Panama retirement every inch a lucrative proposition.

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