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Panama HIghlights

SAN BLAS/GUNA YALA

With 365 Caribbean islands of which only 50 are inhabited, Guna Yala offers visitors a paradise of palm trees, white sands and blue water in all nuances. The Guna Indians who live there like to show how they have lived on the islands for centuries.I

BOCAS DEL TORO

One of the most popular travel destinations due to the Caribbean flair, the picturesque surroundings and the easy accessibility to and from Costa Rica. The islands offer numerous accommodations, especially in the provincial capital, Bocas del Toro. Surfing, snorkelling, diving and boat trips are among the main activities in this biodiverse region.

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CITY

PORTOBELO

The town has an important port protected by powerful forts during the Spanish colonial era. The forts are on the list of World Cultural and Natural Heritage by the UNESCO. Nowadays, the impressive ruins are evidence of long-forgotten convulsions with pirates who tried again and again to take the city.

With 105 species of mammals, 525 species of birds, 79 of reptiles, 55 of amphibians and 36 species of freshwater fish, the park becomes an important wildlife refuge. The National Park has six nature trails where visitors can interact with the biological diversity of the tropical rainforest and enjoy the natural landscape of this protected area.

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THE CANAL

Undeniably one of the great works of world engineering of the 20th century. Since its inauguration in 1914, the Panama Canal marks an artificial 82 km long waterway that connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean. For those traveling in Panama, visiting the locks or even crossing the canal is definitely a must do.

VOLCANO VALLE DE ANTÓN

El Valle de Antón is the crater of a volcano. Due to its height of around 600 meters above sea level, the climate is less warm than in the coastal areas. Waterfalls and thermal baths in the primary forest invite you to visit this unique part of Panama.

BOQUETE

The main mountain city of Panama and an active tourism zone par excellence: hiking, climbing, canopy, rafting, horseback riding, bird watching or cycling make this place a paradise for lovers of nature.

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