About Panama

The conception of Panama as a paradise for nature lovers, adventure and ecotourists is reflected in the abundance of fish, birds, rainforest and wildlife. Panama is a cultural melting pot, with various influences that converge and make Panama what it is today. This can be seen in the artistic expressions of its people, its amazing architecture that represents culture and it's heritage as well as contemporary colonial structures that make up the cities and villages in this country. Panama City's large buildings and skyscrapers welcome visitors, while maintaining within it's borders the heritage of the multinational people who inhabit it.

The geographic position of Panama led people for centuries to consider the idea of allowing the a passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific to open up the world trade and transportation lines. Digging through the narrowest point between the two oceans, marine traffic through the Panama Canal was opened on August 15, 1914. The realization of the canal came as a surprise to some ofthe brightest engineers in the world.

In addition to a trans-continental canal, Panama offers unparalleled nature and some of the best waters for scuba diving and fishing. Panama is home to more than 880 birds, spread out and living in different parts country. The Harpy Eagle is largest bird of prey in the world and the national bird of Panama.

Panama City has always been a shopping paradise which can access and choose the price of the product you want, in addition, imagine the most sophisticated and exclusive article farthest country and you'll find there.

We recommend visiting Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean side. A visit here transports you to one of the most fascinating natural landscapes in the world,with lush fauna where you can snorkel, dive and surf and enjoy its exquisite Caribbean cuisine.

Interesting information about Panama.

As the coastline of the city is in a North-East direction, the sunrise is observed over the sea, unlike other cities in the Pacific Coast.

By visiting the tropical forests that surround the city, you will get the strange sensation of being in a remote place completely isolated from civilization. You can observe wild animals and plants and be intouch with nature, less than 10 minutes from the bustling city.

The residential quarters of the Canal Zone and its buildings which were given to Panama by the U.S.in the fulfillment of the Torrijos - Carter agreement, have a typical American architectural style, and a visit to this area gives the impression of visiting the suburbs of any city in the U.S.