A vibrant country where modern skylines meet tropical rainforests, and oceans unite.
Panama is a captivating crossroads of cultures, continents, and oceans. Famous for the world-renowned Panama Canal, this slender Central American country connects North and South America and borders both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Its capital, Panama City, boasts a striking skyline, historic old quarters, and vibrant nightlife. Beyond the city, Panama offers lush jungles, exotic wildlife, remote indigenous communities, and hundreds of paradise islands like those in the San Blas Archipelago and Bocas del Toro. It’s a destination where ancient cultures, biodiversity, and global commerce intersect.
Interesting Facts About Panama
🚢 Home to the Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering feats in history, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
🌎 Connects two continents – Panama is the natural land bridge between North and South America.
🏙️ Panama City has the only capital city in the world with a rainforest within city limits – the Metropolitan Natural Park.
🛳️ Over 13,000 ships pass through the Panama Canal each year.
🐒 Biodiversity hotspot – Panama hosts over 10,000 plant species and 976 bird species, including toucans and harpy eagles.
🏝️ Home to 365 San Blas Islands, most of which are uninhabited and managed by the indigenous Guna people.
🗣️ Official language is Spanish, but English is widely spoken in business and tourism.
💰 Panama uses the U.S. dollar alongside its own currency, the Balboa.
📜 Casco Viejo (Old Town) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial charm and modern flair.
🌉 Bridge of the Americas connects the canal over the Pacific and is a symbolic link between continents.
🧬 Rich cultural mix of Latino, Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, and European heritage.
Best and Historical Places to Visit in Panama
Panama Canal – Visit the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center to see ships transit and learn the canal’s history.
Casco Viejo – A beautifully preserved historic district filled with colonial architecture, cafes, and churches.
San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) – Stunning, crystal-clear Caribbean islands with white sands and turquoise waters.
Bocas del Toro – A Caribbean paradise of coral reefs, surfing spots, and vibrant marine life.
Boquete – A cool mountain town known for world-class coffee, hiking trails, and the Baru Volcano.
Coiba National Park – A UNESCO marine site offering diving with sharks, dolphins, and whales.
Gamboa Rainforest – Just outside the city, explore the jungle by boat or aerial tram.
Amador Causeway – A scenic walkway connecting islands, with great views of Panama City’s skyline.
El Valle de Antón – A quiet mountain village in the crater of an extinct volcano, full of hot springs and waterfalls.
Portobelo – Historic coastal town with Spanish forts and Afro-Caribbean culture.
Pearl Islands (Islas de las Perlas) – Once home to reality TV shows, these islands are perfect for whale watching and relaxing.
