The Republic of Panama is an unusually beautiful and hospitable country located between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The best time to visit this country is from January to May when Panama has a dry season.
Panama's main attraction is its unique nature. The picturesque beaches of Bocas del Toro, San Carlos, Nueva Gorgona, Bastimento with their white sand are perfect for leisurely family swimming, as well as for surfing or underwater fishing.
Hikers should definitely visit Boquete, Cerro Punta, Soberania National Park and climb the Baru volcano. Another popular tourist destination in Panama is visiting local Indian tribes who have managed to maintain their authentic culture and familiar way of life.
In memory of their visit to this amazing country, tourists bring home molas - handmade woven products of bright colors, which are produced by women of the Kuna tribe, local coffee of excellent quality and hats.
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What to see in Panama?
The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a short description.
Panama Canal
One of the most popular places in Panama is its canal. An amazing creation of human hands was officially opened in 1920, although the first ideas for such a construction appeared in the 16th century. There are many tourist excursions on the Panama Canal, the best place for observing ships is at the walls of the Miraflores locks.
Baru volcano
The highest point of Panama is the dormant volcano Baru located in the west of the country. Its height is 3474 meters above sea level. Weather permitting, you can see the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean from the top of Baru. Baru Volcano is a popular tourist attraction, and you can get to its summit via the Quetzales route.
Panama City
The capital of the state, founded in 1519, is the famous Panama City. Here the ancient ruins of Panama Viejo and modern quarters are organically combined. Swimming is prohibited in the coastal waters of Panama City, but the sandy beaches of Coronado, Gorgona, San Carlos and Rio Mar await tourists less than an hour's drive from the capital.
Bocas del Toro town
On the territory of the capital of the province of the same name, the city of Bocas del Toro, there are many hotels, restaurants and entertainment centers. But it is popular due to the fact that from here it is easy to get to the famous Panamanian archipelago. On the islands of the archipelago, tourists go for diving and surfing, as well as deep-sea diving.
Panama Viejo
The ancient city, erected in 1517, is now part of Panama City. Panama Viejo constantly had to defend against Indians and pirates, until in 1671 one of these attacks ended with the almost complete destruction of the city. Today, the ancient quarters of Panama Viejo are open to all comers.
Coiba National Park
One of the largest islands in Panama gave its name to this country's unique national park. About 760 species of fish live in the water area of the park, and from April to September, many turtles swim to Coibu to lay eggs. For its excellent diving conditions, Coibu is called the "new Galapagos".
Bridge of the Americas
Built in 1962, the Road Bridge of the Americas was the first fixed bridge between the Americas. After a significant expansion in 2004, the capacity of this facility reached 35,000 vehicles per day. The bridge looks especially impressive in the night illumination.
Islands of the San Blas archipelago
The extraordinarily beautiful San Blas archipelago is just a half hour boat ride from Panama City. The Kuna Indians live here, who managed to preserve the economy and culture independent of Panama. People come to San Blas to dive, fish, see the daily life of the Indians, or just relax on the pristine local beaches.
Boquete town
The small town of Boquete is located in the valley of the Caldera River. Tourists from all over the world come here for a wide variety of vacations. In Boquete, you can go fishing, horseback riding in the jungle, visit coffee plantations, and also canoe or raft down the river.
Komarka Kuna Yala Beach
One of the most popular beaches in Panama is Komarca Kuna Yala, located on an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. It is home to the Kuna Indians who rent out houses and prepare food for tourists who want to plunge into a real "wild" vacation. The cleanest sand and clear waters of the coast make Komarka Kuna Yala ideal for families.
Sendero de los Quetzales trail
One of the most beautiful hiking trails in Panama is the Sendero de los Quetzales trail. The trail owes its name to the unusually beautiful and rare bird quetzal, which can be found in the local forests. Sendero de los Quetzales starts near Baia Boquete and through Cerro Punta leads to a viewpoint that rises above sea level at an altitude of 2500 meters.
Taboga Island
The famous Taboga Island is located in the Gulf of Panama near Cape Brujah. Here you can relax on the beach, visit a miniature church of the 17th century, as well as admire an impressive array of rainforest or watch a colony of brown pelicans. For lovers of outdoor activities Taboga offers underwater or ocean fishing, overnight stays in tents on the neighboring islands or kayaking.
Bastimentos National Marine Park
On the island of Bastimentos, which is part of the Bocas del Toro archipelago, the national park of the same name is located. More than 85% of the park's territory consists of the waters of the Caribbean Sea. The Bastimentos National Marine Park is home to crocodiles, several species of turtles, monkeys, sloths and over 60 species of birds.
Santa catalina
Until the 70s of the XX century, Santa Catalina was an ordinary fishing village, whose life changed dramatically after surfers discovered this attractive place. Today, the village's infrastructure offers surfers comfortable hotels, cafes and equipment rentals. In addition to surfing, you can do underwater fishing or diving here.
Amador Causeway
The road from mainland Panama City, connecting the archipelago to the four islands, is called Amador Causeway. This road was built in 1913 and was originally used to deploy a US military base. Today, Amador Causeway is a popular leisure and walking destination for tourists and locals alike.
Pearl Islands
The group of islands in the northeast of the Gulf of Panama is called Pearl. Back in the 16th century they were famous for their extraction of this organic mineral, but the "red tide" of 1938 destroyed the "pearl" mollusks of the local water area. Today, the main tourist attraction of the Pearl Islands is Contadora Island. Its sandy beaches and clear waters are ideal for a relaxing break.
La Amistad International Park
In September 1988, La Amistad International Park was formed on the border of Panama and Costa Rica, which is mostly rainforest. Tourists visit this amazing place for river rafting and hiking, as well as to get acquainted with the culture of local Indian tribes.
Playa Las Lajas
The extraordinarily beautiful 14-kilometer-long Las Lajas Beach is located just off the Pan American Highway.Clean sand, gentle waves and gentle slopes to warm water, as well as many equipped bungalows and hotels, make Las Lajas a popular holiday destination for visitors to Panama.
Fortifications of Portobello and San Lorenzo
The magnificent examples of colonial military buildings of the 17th-18th centuries are the Panamanian forts of Portobello and San Lorenzo. Located at a distance of about 50 kilometers from each other, these structures have been rebuilt more than once in their history after destruction. The main visitors to Portobello and San Lorenzo are military architecture lovers.
Darien National Park
Panama's largest National Park is Darien Park. Located on the border with Colombia, Darien National Park has been part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 1983. Two Indian tribes live here permanently, which managed to preserve their traditional way of life. Tourists can visit two sections of the Darien Park.
Century Bridge
To reduce the load on the Bridge of the Americas, the Century Bridge was opened in Panama in 2004. At the moment, this structure is the main bridge over the Panama Canal. The original engineering structure of the bridge makes it a popular tourist attraction, and the structure looks especially attractive in the night lights.
Biomuseum in Panama
The famous contemporary architect Frank Gehry placed his Biomuseum at the very beginning of the Panama Canal. This original building, with a total area of about 4000 m², was built to draw the attention of tourists to the unique nature and culture of the Panamanian state.
El Valle de Anton
Not far from Panama City, in the crater of an extinct volcano, lies the tiny but very popular town of El Valle de Anton. Mostly fans of outdoor activities come here. But the types of entertainment are not limited to this. Here you can also go for a dip in hot springs, ride horses in the mountains or visit the local Sunday fair.
Chagres National Park
The park was formed to protect the unique ecosystem of the Chagres River, which provides the capital of the country with drinking water. All conditions for tourists' recreation are created here: water skiing and scooters, fishing, spending the night in the rainforest and unique goods produced by the local Indian tribe.
