You can visit what is considered to be one of the wonders of the world, the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal is an engineering feat as well as a tribute to the power of the human imagination. The forty-eight mile long canal creates a passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Prior to the canal being built ships would have to sail by using the Drake Passage, which was dangerous and long. The canal cut the travel time in half. But building the canal was an expensive and dangerous and took a long time to complete. Over twenty seven thousand workers died during construction and it cause around 375 million dollars to complete. There is a new project along the canal to allow it to accommodate more traffic and to update two more flights of docks. The cost of this project is estimated to be 5.25 billion dollars and will be completed sometime in the year 2015. The Panama Canal has attracted industry and business to the country, but tourists travel to Panama for its beauty. When visiting Panama you should not miss taking a trip on the canal.

After visiting the canal you might be interested in visiting a rainforest. Panama is one of the best places to visit a rainforest – it may be only ten minutes away from your hotel! The Parque Natural Metropolitano is in the city limits of Panama City. There is a road that will take you to observation area where you can see hundreds of plant and animal species. Stop at Los Trinos to bird watch, Cedar Hill is the highest point at 492 feet above sea level and there are several trails that you can hike. The Mono Titi Trail and La Cienaguita trails are moderate and will take you about one hour to complete. Other trails include Los Caobos, Los Momotides and El Roble all can be completed in an hour or less. If you wish to avoid crowds take the Caobos Trail and the easiest trail is Momotides. At the top of the hill you can see the Pacific Ocean, the entrance of the Panama Canal and the islands – Flamenco, Naos, Perico, Taboga and Taboguilla. The best time to see birds is either early or late in the day.

Other things to do in Panama include river rafting at the Rio Chargres/Chiriqui Grande. Hike the Parque Natural Metropolitano. Have a picnic in the Summit Botanic Gardens. Take a night tour of the Avenida Balboa. Go to the Causeway and visit the Smithsonian facilities. Camp in the Parque Nacional Campana. Go to Lake Gatun and fish or visit the Barro Colorado Island. Back pack to Bocas del Toro and San blas o playa Venao. Travel to Taboga and visit the Wild Life Refuge. Capture pictures of the Aguila Harpia the most dangerous prey bird in the world. Visit one of the many different Regional Fairs that may be in progress.

Panama has so much to do in such a small area. If you are interested in a trip that will provide you with an opportunity to do something unusual for a reasonable price – choose Panama.

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.

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.