Explore The Contrasts Of Beautiful Panama This Year
Located on the isthmus between Central America and South America, Panama is a worthy destination for adventure lovers, history buffs and beach lovers alike. In fact, Panama definitely inspires that old cliché, “something for everyone.” This beautiful country offers stunning beaches on the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans and many deserted islands to explore.
Meanwhile, it also has some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling on the Latin American continent. However, Panama’s cities offer modernity and excitement, combined with historic districts full of Spanish colonial architecture.
Entry requirements for Panama
Under Panama’s visa waiver program, visitors from a number of countries do not need to apply for a visa. These include Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and most European nations. Anyone traveling from elsewhere in the world should check with their local Panamanian consulate or embassy for details. Meanwhile, below we explore the attractions of Panama in more detail.
Beach life and watersports
Panama lies on the isthmus linking Central and South America and through its center runs the famous Panama Canal. On the Caribbean side of the country, the coastal areas of Panama offer beautiful, unspoiled beaches, lapped by turquoise waters. Meanwhile, the ruins of Spanish forts along the coast are just waiting to be explored.
On the Pacific Ocean side, exciting swells welcome surfers to world-class breaks. The Pacific also offers some of the best scuba diving to visit the whale sharks, along with snorkeling the rainbow reefs of Bocas del Toro. An exciting sailing adventure can be enjoyed in the indigenous region of Guna Yala, with its uninhabited and unspoiled islands to explore. Alternatively, take a dugout canoe and feel like Robinson Crusoe, but with benefits!
Discovering nature in Panama
Visit nature in Panama and discover the country’s fascinating wildlife, including the colorful resplendent quetzal, toucan and many other beautiful and colorful birds. Experience the howler monkeys while sleeping in a cabin in the middle of nowhere.
The wealth of adventure sports includes ziplining through the rainforest canopies or trekking to the cloud forests of Chiriquí. Alternatively, visitors can watch breaching whales on the coast or go swimming with the sea turtles. This one small country has so much to offer in the way of a large natural playground.
While a little off the beaten path, Darien is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Alternatively, highland Santa Fe exhibits towering waterfalls, surrounded by lush forests and vegetation.
Visit exciting Panama City
Panama City lines a dazzling blue coastline, lined with towering modern skyscrapers. The modern side of Panama City is sophisticated and offers a great shopping and dining experience.
Meanwhile, the historic Casco Viejo District is a wonderful place to explore. Here the Spanish colonial buildings have been beautifully restored for a true feel of Panama in colonial times. The coastal green spaces of the city are perfect for a bike ride in the fresh air or a relaxing picnic.
Meanwhile, the city’s nightlife hums with theaters, casinos, restaurants, cocktail bars, nightclubs and more. Yes, the traffic can get incredibly hectic and out of control at times, but just sit back and relax. You are on vacation after all.
Take time out to explore Panama on your next vacation. Enjoy the beaches, the underwater world, its rainforests and nature, and great cities.
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