Panama means “abundance of fish” and gives a hint of what you will experience, if you choose to travel to Panama. Deemed the ‘crossroads of America’, Panama is an isthmus that connects the South and North American continents. With over nine hundred bird species, fourteen national parks and thirty percent of the country covered in jungle, its diverse ecosystem provides an adventure for everyone.

Panama is becoming a top pick in adventure travel. You can find travel routes that are not well beaten as well as family vacations. Indigenous tribes still thrive in Panama in their own land reserves. The three tribes native to Panama are: Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands, Guaynmies of the Chiriqui high lands and the Chocoe-Embera of the Darien jungles. Panamas strategic position between the continents and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans made it a focus for settlement for Spanish Conquistadors in their attempts to take over the New World.

Panama is one of the richest countries of the region due to the immigration of Arabs, Colombians, Indians, Italians, Jews, North Americans, Orientals, Spaniards and other Europeans.

As a connecting point between the Americas, Panama has diverse fauna due to the migration of species between the continents. Fortresses and other past treasures can be found in your travels to Panama. Travel Routes that developed to move commerce between the two oceans was over land before the development of the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal was conceived and begun by the French and completed by the United States of America. Eco Tours are available on the Panama Canal that takes approximately six hours.

For the size of the country, Panama is unrivaled in the quality and quantity of attractions it offers. Accessible rainforests, highlands, beautiful mountains, and rich historical sites can be visited. You can participate in any type of water adventure or sport on either coast on one of the fifteen hundred islands that flank both sides of the country. From diving, bird watching, sports fishing, rafting, and nature treks are among the world-class adventures you can find in Panama. Nightlife that may rival New York City can be found in the cosmopolitan capital Panama City, Panama.

All the hues and colors in nature can be found in one place – Panama. Turquoise blue seas and pristine sandy beaches are of unparalleled beauty. Panama offers so many options to the adventure lover. From the thousand islands that are a result of volcanic activity of millions of years ago, to the tropical rainforests, to the highlands and mountain or the nightlife in the capital city, Panama has the adventure you are looking for. Experience it all if you want! Panamas size makes all its adventures accessible. Take in as much or as little as you choose. Be dazzled by the unforgettable experience of an adventure trip to Panama. You will be amazed by the diversity that is available to you in Panama whether you are an experienced, high intensity adventure traveler or looking for a weekend adventure – you wont be disappointed in Panama.

The culture of Panama came from the Europeans particularly music, art and traditions that brought by the Spanish to Panama year 1501. Panama is a central American country, the music of Panama was influenced first by the indigenous population of kunas, Teribes, Nobe Bugle, there were also black population who were brought over, first as slave from Africa and also Colombia between the 1500’s and 1800’s year ago.
Taborito is known as a very popular dance in Panama , a folk dance performed by men and women in costume. The tamborito is led by a cantalante, a female lead singer who is backed by a clapping chorus.
Tipico is a contemporary popular Panama folkloric music that was introduce since 1940’s, the Tipico or pindin has include instruments such as the guiro, conga and the accordion. Other music’s that panama love’s and been a part of their culture are Salsa and Jazz.
Religion in Panama identifies itself to be 75-85 percent as Roman Catholic and 15-25 percent as Evangelical Christian. Bahai faith community of Panamais estimated at 2 percent of the national population. The Bahais maintain one of worship in Panama . Smaller religious groups include seventh day adventis, Jehovas witness, Episcopalians, Jewish and Muslim.

Panama has its own unique cuisine; they are blessed with usual variety of tropical fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are used in nature cooking, its cousin is a unique mix of African, Spanish, Native American and Caribbean . Neighbors loved mildly flavored foods; cilantro is a common seasoning commonly used in sancocho. Common ingredients are maize, rice, wheat flour, and plantains yucca or cassava, beef, chicken and sea foods such as corvine and lobster.
Panamians love appetizers like empanada; a fried bread that is made from corn flour or wheat flour, stuffed with meats, cheeses, or even sweet deserts, Tasajo-dried usually a smoked meat from pork , almohabana, pasacones or tostones, carimaniola, torrejtas de maiz( a fresh corn fritter). Their common main dishes are Tamal de olla; a sanchoco beef stew made in many Latin cultures with beef and chicken, vegetable, peppers and chunks of beef. Ropa viejar, refers to a shredded seafood dishe. Tmales is a packet of corn dough with a savory or sweet filling and typically wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves.

Panama is a world famous tourist destination. The cocktail of nature and modernity this American country stages attract tourists from across the globe. And the number keeps rising with every passing year. People get so much attached to the country that a very many of them invest in real estates in this country and get their own property.

Not many countries are gifted with such an abundance of greenery and natural beauty. Name any aspect of nature and the country has it. You do not have to debate over mountains or sea? Shopping or relaxing? Each of your family members with different choices is bound to agree upon this single destination, that is Panama.

When you are in Panama there are places you just afford to miss. When in the Panama City, the first in the must visit list comes the Panama Canal. Yes, it’s the same you had learnt in your geography class and marked while practicing map pointings. This place is in fact referred to as the 9th wonder of the world. You wouldn’t want to miss it, would you? This canal stretches across the mighty Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. You can cruise your way down through this canal while knowing about its history and wonder at this feat of human engineering. You should also visit the Miraflores Visitor Center and see the Centennial Bridge that is built across the Panama Canal.

Other places that you should see when the beautiful capital city includes the church of San Jose. The Golden Altar kept at this church has its own historical significance. The Teatro Nacional Theatre in itself is an experience unsurpassed. Treat yourself with an entertaining evening at this theatre. The Museo del Canal Interoceanico is an Inter-Oceanic Canal Museum which you must visit to know more about the Modern History of Panama. Other places you must add to your list are the Santo Domingo’s church and convent, the presidential palace Palancio de las Garzas, the Summit Botanical Gardens, Park Naturo Metropolitano, and the Afro-Antillian Museum. The list of places you can see in Panama City is never ending. It’s a world on its own.

Another major city Boquete has its own reason to have you as its visitor. It’s known as the small mountain town in Panama. The Coffee Plantation in this town is a thing to see and experience. You will also find many beautiful gardens and experience nature at a close proximity at the tropical rain forests. If you are one of those adventurous sorts, the idea of hiking atop an extinct volcano might excite you. The Vulcan Baru brings you such an opportunity.

Apart from these you must go to Bocas del Toro. It’s a place staging the most amazing example of diversified wildlife. The flora and fauna you can experience in the rain forests of Bocas del Tero will live you awed with surprise.

Panama will never stop surprising you. If you are planning a holiday, nothing could be as good as the Panama.