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Peaceful Panama City
With the demise of strongman President Noriega, Panama, home to the famous Panama Canal,has become far more stable and its capital, Panama City, has developed into a bustling (and safe) metropolis. The turquoise waters of Comarca Kuna Yala beach, the Gamboa rainforest and the tropical mountain paradise of Amistad International Park are all things that can be enjoyed in Panama City without the pressure of having to buy cheap and nasty souvenirs, and even in the colonial town of Casco Viejo local hawkers peddle their wares in a notably relaxed manner. ... Read more »
From 16th and 17th century pirates to 20th century military dictators, Panama’s turbulent past now seems to be behind it. It still pays to keep an eye on your valuables in Panama City, but that’s true anywhere. So relax and take in the culture of one the world’s newest tourist destinations.
PANAMA’S TOP 10
10. Amador Causeway The family that bikes together, stays together – although you don’t have to choose one of the daunting four-person cycles for your own tour. |
5. Museo del Canal Interoceanico de Panama Arguably the best museum in Panama, it traces the canal-building projects from pre-Colombian, Spanish, French and American exhibits. |
9. Historic Casco Viejo Walking Tour Starts at Plaza Independencia and finishes at Iglesia de San Jose. It takes a gentle one to two hours. |
4. Darien Province Once home to guerrillas and drug traffickers, this massive national park features a spectacular rainforest at its heart. |
8. Punta Culebra Marine Exhibition Center Provides a kid-friendly exhibition, plus fabulous views of ships entering the canal that over-12s can also enjoy. |
3. Parque Nacional Marino Rest with the sea turtles on the palm-fringed beaches of Isla Bastimentos, a 40-minute boat ride from Bacas del Toro. |
7. Museo Antropologico Reina Torres of Arauz Features 15,000 pre-Colombian pieces, plus some equally impressive 2,500-year-old artefacts from the Barrilos tribe. |
2. Volcan Barn Nacional Park The hot springs are bubbling, but relax – the volcano is definitely dormant. |
6. Museo Afroantillano The Afro-Antillian museum pays respect to the 30,000 West Indians who built the canal in appalling conditions. |
1. Archipelago de Las Perlas Pearl Islands – and simply precious. |
PANAMA EVENTS
Classical music gets a modern makeover at the Alfredo de Saint Malo Music Festival in May and June.
September’s Panama Jazz Festival is a series of concerts featuring local and international artists. You probably won’t even realise its focus is education.
Brush up on your Spanish for the Annual Icaro Central American Film and Video Festival, screening free films by talented locals in November.
December’s Annual Panama City Marathon has been running (boom-tish!) since the 1970s, taking avid joggers on a tour around the Gulf of Panama Coastline.
The costumes and music of Las Tinajas are too good to only celebrate once a year – so this ceremony takes place in Bella Vista every day except Sunday.
GETTING AROUND
- Tocumen International Airport is 32km (20 miles) east of Panama City. Taxis run into the city on fixed rates.
- Even in the city, taxis are the preferred mode of transport for most visitors. It’s best to ask your hotel to book one for you.
- Panama’s interweaving streets are not easy to navigate, but travelling on foot is really the only way to see the Casco Viejo.
WHEN TO GO
- Mid-December to mid-April is the peak tourist season, where prices inflate along with visitors.
- The best months for rafting are May to December as the rivers are at their highest.
- December through April is the best time to visit if diving ranks high on your itinerary.
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