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Popularly known as the “Crossroads of the Americas,” Panama is a destination where North America meets South America, and where the Panama Canal joins the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Panama means “Abundance of Fish,” and country offers generous opportunities for fishing along with other water sports. Panama boasts of combined Caribbean and Pacific coastline of almost 1,800 miles, and around 5 million acres of national parks, well that's reason enough to visit it!
Panama CityNicknamed ' Miami of the South,' Panama City is a dynamic metropolis offering an amazing combination of colonial buildings, high rise structures and lovely beaches. While in the city, take tour to the Panama Viejo and Casco Viejo districts, halt at Metropolitan Park, enjoy some gaming at the casinos, and visit Ancon Hill to enjoy sweeping views of the city.
Panama CanalPanama Canal is a magnificent feat of engineering that forever transformed global trade. Currently canal serves more than 150 countries with ships that reach thousands of ports worldwide. Stop at Miraflores Locks Visitor Centre that showcases history of the canal. The permanent exhibits at Miraflores focus on water conservation, biodiversity, canal technology, canal’s importance to international trade and canal's construction.
Darien National ParkA trek through Darien National Park, nestled along the Panamanian-Colombian border, is most recommended thing for nature enthusiasts. Revel in the wildlife and flora of this one of the last untouched wilderness regions in the Americas. The park also has expansive swamps and large areas of tropical forests. Darien is rated as a world-class bird-watching site for its flocks of colorful macaws. Some endangered and rare species in the park include Guatemalan Black Howler, Night Monkey, Black Headed Spider Monkey, American Crocodile and more.
BoqueteNestled in the highlands of western Panama, close to the border to Costa Rica, Boquete is famously known as the 'Valley of Flowers.' It is a great destination for indulging in adrenaline pumping activities and offer lush hiking trails, world-class rafting, award winning coffee tours, rejuvenating hot springs, horseback riding, rock climbing and more.
Bocas del ToroThe spectacular destination of Bocas del Toro is nestled on the northern Caribbean coast of Panama and is one of the most popular vacation destination. Adventure lovers will find plenty to keep them occupied here. The top adventure activities to be tried out include scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, surfing and hiking.