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Places to See in PanamaYou all know about the Panama Canal but what about visiting the Baru Volcano and the coffee plantations or seeing the old fort at Portobelo and watery resting place of Sir Francis Drake or seeing the fabulous coral gardens off the old 'devil's island', the Island of Coiba? For more go to Places to Visit Islands and Beaches in PanamaPanama has literally thousands of islands and hundreds of fabulous white sand, palm fringed beaches. To find out where the best ones are go to Islands and BeachesTry Panama for a VacationPanama has so much to offer for a holiday: a vibrant capital city, fascinating history, wonderful beaches and water sports and warm weather all year round! For more go to Panama VacationLooking for Somewhere to Stay in Panama?Panama has all kinds of hotels from large all inclusive resorts to luxury city hotels, cheap local B&Bs or boutique hotels on its own private island. For a list of hotels go to Hotels in PanamaVisas for PanamaFor information on visas for visiting and living in Panama including retirement visas go to VisasFor more on airlines, airports, buses, trains, car hire, taxis and traying safe on your travels in Panama read on.......If you want to find out how to get ridiculously low airfares from the airlines then Click Here! 
While Panama is known mostly for its famous canal and the Panama hat, incredibly the best things it has to offer are largely unknown. This beautiful country has cool mountains, palm-fringed beaches, desert islands and modern cities and offers some of the finest birding, fishing, snorkeling and hiking in the Americas. It also has warm weather, great food, friendly people and cheap pina coladas! So pack that travel bag and let's go!Panama has astounding wildlife - boasting an incredible diversity of tropical birds (929 to be exact!) and unusual animals (sloths, anteaters, white-throated capuchins, mantled howlers, night monkeys and endangered species such as rufous-naped tamarins, and black-handed spider monkeys – as well as proud, vibrant, indigenous peoples, such as the Kuna, Embera and Wounan making up 5% of the population. With its low cost of living and with so much to offer it is the place to travel to and discover this year! Once you have been to Panama you’ll probably never want to go back home! In how many countries in the world can you see the sun rise and set on the same beach or swimin two tropical oceans in one day, stay on your own Private Island or wake up to local coffee and songbirds on a highland plantation? In Panama you can go white water rafting today and sea kayaking tomorrow, you can hike through the cloud forest with quetzals or witness a giant leatherback lay her eggs. You can SCUBA dive pirate ships and train wrecks and snorkel some of the oldest reefs in the Caribbean. Or try going fishing in Panama and catch world-record sized sailfish and tarpon or catch bass on a fly or go out on the town and experience some of hottest club acts in the Caribbean. You can plan your perfect vacation with Your one stop shop for information on where to find discount hotels, tours and cheap flights worldwide For information on Visa requirements for travelling to Panama click here AirlinesAirlines - InternationalThere are many companies that fly to Panama. However if you want good deals from the US try Spirit Air from Fort Lauderdale. For those visiting west Panama i.e. Bocas Del Toro or Chiriqui province, you can fly to Costa Rica and then fly to David, Panama. Because of high volume, airfares are much cheaper to Costa Rica and with some research you can find flights to San Jose for as little as $200.00. From San Jose you can take bus (around $30) to David. Try using Expedia.com or Vayama.com to find a cheap fare. And remember it will be cheaper if you fly Monday-Thursday. Airlines - Domestic Panama has a number of airlines and they fly all over the place at reasonable prices. Air panama and Aeroperlas are $185 to Bocas Del Toro and round trip flights to the San Blas Islands for $97 for example.For internal flights go to: http://www.aeroperlas.com/http://www.flyairpanama.com/http://www.tacaregional.com/ For an International Directory with flights go to this link Check out vacationdirectsite.com too. It is affiliated with the top travel agents in the world. You can find the perfect vacation, cruise, hotel, flight, carrentals and much more, all in one place to compareand save. Booking Flights to PanamaFlightFlight.com is a travel & tourism portal offering the best deals for cheap flights,discount travel, hotels, car rentals, vacations,cruises, & rich destination information. Searchhundreds of travel sites for the best prices & book direct. Shop at their travel store & enjoy great travel content. Go to Flight FlightPanama City Airport Location: The airport lies 17 miles (27km) from Panama City. Time: GMT -5. Contacts: Tel: +507 238 2700. Transfer to the city: The only public transport into Panama City is provided by minivans dubbed 'Taxi de Turismo', which can be booked from the Information Booth in the arrivals hall. The fare is US$15, and transfer time is about half an hour. Regular taxis also operate day and night at fixed prices depending on the number of passengers, but are not metered. The taxi rank is outside the arrivals area. Car rental: Car hire companies represented in the arrivals hall are Alamo, Avis, Barriga, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Facilities: There is a bank and ATM on the departure level. A restaurant and coffee bar are situated on the mezzanine overlooking departures, and snack bars in arrivals. Last-minute gifts can be bought at several stores on the first and second floors, including duty free. Baggage storage is available, and information booths are located in arrivals. Parking: Open-air parking is available in front of the terminal. Departure Tax: US$20. Website: www.tocumenpanama.aero Buses
Traveling by bus in Panama is efficient and affordable, with virtually every part of the country accessible. All buses in Panama City depart from the Albrook Bus Terminal, which is located just outside downtown city - a short 5 minute taxi ride. The standard taxi fare from Panama City to this airport is between $1.25 - $1.75, depending on where you depart.International Buses Two bus companies offer international bus service between Panama and Costa Rica - Panaline and Tica Bus. The trip between Panama City and San Jose, Costa Rica takes approx. 16 hours, with one-way tickets costing $25.00.Buses to David & Colon from Panama CityLarge, comfortable, air-conditioned buses service the cities of David and Colon. Buses to David depart 24 hrs/day. Daytime trips normally take approx. 6-7 hours, however, the express buses that depart during the evening hours can complete the trip in as little as 5 hours. Express and local buses to Colon depart regularly everyday. Express buses depart Panama every 30 minutes between 4:40 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. and cost $2.50 each way - the trip takes approximately 1.5 hours. Local buses depart between the hours of 3:50 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. and cost $1.80 one way - the trip takes about 2 - 2.5 hours. Buses to the Interior The medium sized, mini-buses that service the country’s interior, i.e. Santiago, Chitré, Las Tablas, etc., are comfortable, normally air conditioned, and depart regularly throughout the day at set times. Overnight bus service from Panama City to Bocas del Toro is also available. Buses depart Panama at 8:00 p.m., arriving Almirante at 6:00 a.m. (adults $23.00 one-way) and Changuinola at 7:00 a.m. (adults $24.00 one-way). Local Buses in Panama City In and around Panama City most of the buses is service are the old, school bus style that lack air conditioning, however, some of the more heavily traveled routes do use more comfortable, air conditioned buses. Public buses, including those that go to Tocumen International Airport, cost $0.25 - the air conditioned express buses to the airport cost $0.75. Railway
The Panama Canal Railway, a 47.6-mile transcontinental railroad operating parallel to the Panama Canal, offers passenger service between Panama City and Colon Monday - Friday. The train departs Panama City from Corozal at 7:15 a.m. and returns from Colon at 5:15 p.m., with the trip lasting approximately one hour. Tickets cost $22.00 one-way and $38.00 round-trip. You can’t reserve seats in the tourist car, which has a glass ceiling, however, if you arrive early you should be able to obtain tickets without too much difficulty - so arrive early. The standard taxi fare from Panama City to Corozal is approx. $5.00 one way.While in Panama City travel the historic Panama Canal Railway, the original and world's first trans-continental railway. Inaugurated in 1855, it was built for the California 49ers for their quest for fortune during the Gold Rush. The trip takes you in special luxury observation cars across the scenic Isthmus from Panama City on the Pacific, to Colon on the Atlantic Ocean in about 90 minutes. Along the way, enjoy views of the Panama Canal and lush rainforest surroundings. (Tel: +507-317-6070) Car RentalBritish Airways Holidays - Car HireAvis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty etc. are all here offering car rental services. Cars can be picked up from the airport or delivered to your hotel. For some great advice and tips on getting the best price on your next car rental, to check out information on car rental policies, one-way car rentals, car rental insurance and more..... Click Here Taxis in PanamaTaxi’s throughout Panama are plentiful, and can be easily recognized by their numbered markings; however, they come in all size, shapes and colors. All fares are based on zones or areas, and not determined by meters - cab drivers are required to carry a copy of the zone chart with them at all times. Most fares within the metropolitan area average between B/.1.00-B/.1.50, and for each addition person there is a B/.0.25 surcharge. Trips from Panama City to Tocumen International Airport cost approx. B/.15.00 per person, with each additional person paying B/.5.00. The standard hourly rate for taxi rental is B/.8.00, however, that can vary depending on the type of service you are requesting, so establish a price before departing. Travel Tips and InformationFor a great site with up to date allerts and travel information on where to go and why, check out Overseas Travel TipsStaying Safe on your Journey
The US government warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Darien Province. Embassy personnel are only allowed to travel to Darien Province on official business with prior approval of the Embassy’s Regional Security Officer. Important travel security and and safety tips for international travelers and expats. Interested in Spain?For a great site highlighting the best sights in Andalucia, Spain - what to see and what not to miss! Flights, hotels, shopping, transport, dining, attractions, entertainment and much, much more... Andalucia Guide Women who Love to TravelFor a great information site for women who love to travel on their own. Women on the Road - click hereWebsites for Panama Tourswww.journeylatinamerica.co.uk www.limosaholidays.co.uk www.kontiki.org www.panamaprivatetours.com www.panamastar.com www.extremepanama.com www.tourspanama.com www.infohub.com/TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/panama.html www.panamasurftours.com www.ecocircuitos.com www.exitotravel.com/tours/panama/index.htm www.panamacanal.com www.panamayachtours.com www.adventure-life.com/panama www.panoramicpanama.com www.pmatours.net www.iexplore.com/dmap/Panama www.panamacitytours.com www.birdingpanama.com www.explorationpanama.net www.enjoypanama.com www.advantagepanama.com www.volcantourism.com On-line Travel Agent OpportunitiesLearn why people are looking at Online travel agent opportunities as the perfect home-based business for those who are passionate about travel. See how you can travel cheaper, get paid and claim it on your taxes. Click Here!You Love Holidays with a Bit of Adventure?For tips and information for travelers planning to visit non-traditional destinations for new experiences,activities, cultures, and natural wonders, with some mild physicalactivity check out Soft Adventure TourismWant to Visit France?For a complete guide to France's most famous landmarks, monuments, museums, attractions, and more. Come along and explore everything to see and do in France! Click hereOr Russia?Russia Ukraine Travel - Russia travel information and services in over 60 cities throughout Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet Union. Or Even Beautiful Namibia?Discover a rough diamond hidden in the Namib Desert!
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