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Strategically
located on the isthmus that forms a bridge between North and South
America, Panama is often thought of in connection to the Panama
Canal, a tourist attraction in its own right and engineering
marvel that links the Pacific to the Caribbean Sea.
Besides man-made
wonders, Panama is a breathtakingly beautiful place to explore
offering adventure travelers, surfers, and beachcombers alike
miles of tropical fun in the sun.
The capital
and sprawling metropolis of Panama
City is usually a good starting point for exploring the entire
country.
The city offers
its own urban charms, including duty-free shopping (a bit overrated,
although bargains can be had). but definitely don't miss a close
look at the local flora and fauna at Parque
Natural Metropolitano, a true urban oasis and tropical forest
inhabited by monkeys, iguanas and birds. Also get to know the
local history and culture with a trip to nearby Panama
Viejo, a virtual open-air museum featuring the ruins of the
first Panama City built in 1519.
Farther afield
is the country's main appeal for sun worshipers, Panama's Pacific
or Caribbean coastal beaches, (as well as world-class golfing
at Coronado Beach), or find your own private piece of heaven with
a boat excursion to one of the sunny tropical islands just off
the coast - offering snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing with
many such enticements easily accessible from Panama City.
More about
Panama tourism around the Web:
Welcome
to Panama - The official site of Panama Tourist Bureau
with in-depth information on major attractions, islands and beaches
with practical travel tips and background on the country's history
and culture.
The
Panama Report - The latest travel news and blog reports
with what to see and do around the country, special reports on
shopping, hotels & restaurants, guides to retirement and real
estate investments, photo galleries and overviews of Panama history
and culture.
Panama
travel guide - Wikitravel - Excellent overview of the
country, its history and people with insider tips on top attractions,
getting around by car and bus, suggested hotels and nightlife
hotspots, local customs, dialects, and even a guide to the Panamanian
sense of humor.
Panama
Tourism and Travel Guide - IgoUgo - Comprehensive "been
there, done that" advice from the online travel community
including what to do, where to go, suggested walking tours, hotel
& restaurant recommendations, photos.
panamainfo.com
- Extensive directory of all things Panama travel, including hotel
& restaurants guides, feature articles on top destinations,
photos.
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